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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 4200H/222A-B934
Historiques 222
A very attractive and sought-after stainless steel wristwatch with integrated bracelet, date, warranty and presentation box
Full-Cataloguing
- Highly desirable contemporary reissue of the iconic 222
- With warranty and presentation box
- Offered for the first time at Phillips
- A design icon reborn. When Vacheron Constantin resurrected the 222 in 2022 after 45 years, the response was nothing short of rapturous, and justifiably so. For the 222 occupies a hallowed place in horological history: one of the pioneer luxury sports watches, alongside the Royal Oak and Nautilus, that first married ultra-thin movements with integrated bracelets. Yet unlike its Genta-penned counterparts, the 222 emerged from the pencil of Jörg Hysek, a German-born watchmaking professional who joined Vacheron Constantin in 1977 to create this enduring masterpiece.
- This contemporary reissue honours the original in every essential respect. The monobloc tonneau case is a study in sculptural purity, its slim silhouette complemented by a fluted bezel and an integrated bracelet that confers a robust yet refined character. The Maltese cross at 5 o'clock remains a subtle signature, while the sapphire caseback reveals the self-winding movement and its well-crafted oscillating weight.
- At 37mm diameter, the case achieves an ideal balance of wrist presence and understated elegance. Offered in excellent overall condition with warranty and presentation box, this circa 2025 Historiques 222 represents a singular opportunity for the collector seeking a modern classic with profound historical resonance. An emblem of Vacheron Constantin's enduring commitment to artistry and innovation.
- The Historiques 222 is offered for the first time at Phillips.
Vacheron Constantin
Swiss | 1755The world's oldest watch brand in continuous operation since its founding in 1755, Vacheron Constantin was the first watch company to manufacture movements with interchangeable parts beginning in 1839. Vacheron's watches are admired for their Latin-influenced case designs, well-balanced proportions and exquisitely finished movements of the highest quality. The Geneva-based manufacturer is known for their highly complicated masterpieces, including the King Farouk Grand Complication made in 1935, the Tour de l'Ile that was the most complicated serially produced wristwatch when introduced in 2005 and the 57260 — the world’s most complicated watch — made in 2015.
Key vintage models include minute repeating wristwatches such as the references 4261, chronographs such as the references 4178 and 6087 and the oversized Cioccolotone models such as ref. 4737. Collectors also appreciate Vacheron's Chronometer Royal pocket and wristwatches, as well as the '222,' the brand's first luxury sports watch produced from 1977 through 1984.