| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-8-01 |
Good Oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Vacheron Constantin
Model Cioccolatone
Reference 4822
Year circa 1950
Movement No. 528646
Case No. 356744
Bracelet 18k yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle
Caliber 454, 17 jewels
Dimensions 36 x 43 mm
Signature Dial, case and movement
Accessories fitted box
Notes
Ref. 4822 is called “cioccolatone” by Italian collectors due to its shape. Several variations exist: manual winding, Ref. 4822; the self-winding
Ref. 4764 and Ref. 6440 with calendar and moon phases; Ref. 6440with center seconds; Ref. 6440Q, with date. These models are themost admired and sought-after wristwatches of the 1950s. Vacheron Constantin, always innovative, was clearly ahead of its time in offeringa model so unusual in size and shape. Particularly pleasing was the rounded outline of the case, with its superimposed levels. At the time,it was made in yellow gold, more rarely in pink gold, and only two examples known in white gold. It was reintroduced as of 2003 with a guilloche dial, and was launched under the name Toledo, with a platinum case.
Ref. 4764 and Ref. 6440 with calendar and moon phases; Ref. 6440with center seconds; Ref. 6440Q, with date. These models are themost admired and sought-after wristwatches of the 1950s. Vacheron Constantin, always innovative, was clearly ahead of its time in offeringa model so unusual in size and shape. Particularly pleasing was the rounded outline of the case, with its superimposed levels. At the time,it was made in yellow gold, more rarely in pink gold, and only two examples known in white gold. It was reintroduced as of 2003 with a guilloche dial, and was launched under the name Toledo, with a platinum case.