Lot 308
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Vacheron Constantin. A fine and rare oversized 18K gold self-winding square-shaped wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and champagne brushed dial
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Vacheron Constantin. A fine and rare oversized 18K gold self-winding square-shaped wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and champagne brushed dial

SIGNED VACHERON & CONSTANTIN, GENEVE, AUTOMATIC, REF. 6440 Q, MOVEMENT NO. 618'998, CASE NO. 443'686, CIRCA 1950

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Vacheron Constantin. A fine and rare oversized 18K gold self-winding square-shaped wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and champagne brushed dial
Signed Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, Automatic, ref. 6440 Q, movement no. 618'998, case no. 443'686, circa 1950
Cal. K1072/1 automatic movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 20 jewels, engine-turned 18K gold rimmed rotor, brushed champagne dial with applied faceted gold baton numerals, sweep center seconds, window for date, large cushion-shaped case with fluted sides and stepped lugs, snap on back, 18K gold buckle, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. wide and 43 mm. overall length
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Lot Essay

The present watch is a fine example of the celebrated "Cioccolatone" model by Vacheron Constantin. Originally introduced into the market in the 1950s, it was made in several versions, the majority in yellow gold with either mechanical or automatic movements and fitted with simple dials or calendar and phases of the moon.

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