Vacheron & Constantin. A fine and rare stainless steel and 18K pink gold chronograph wristwatch

SIGNED VACHERON & CONSTANTIN, GENEVE, NO. 470221, REF. 4072, CIRCA 1945

Details

Vacheron & Constantin. A fine and rare stainless steel and 18K pink gold chronograph wristwatch
Signed Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, No. 470221, Ref. 4072, circa 1945
13'', with nickel-finished lever movement, 19 jewels, the silvered matte dial with applied pink gold Roman and dot numerals, pink gold hands, outer tachometer scale, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30 minute register, the stainless steel case with pink gold bezel, pink gold crown, downturned lugs, stainless steel snap on back (No. 275665), two pink gold rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, together with a contemporary 18K pink gold Vacheron & Constantin buckle, accompanied by Vacheron & Constantin Certificat D'Origine, case, dial and movement signed
34 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

Vacheron & Constantin confirm production of this watch, reference 4072, in 1945.

According to our records, this is the only example of reference 4072 in stainless steel with pink gold bezel and buttons to have been offered at auction. It is believed to have been produced in very few examples.

More from Important Watches and Wristwatches

View All