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Vacheron & Constantin
Ref. 4178
A very rare and fine yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with two-tone champagne dial and telemeter scale
Estimate
CHF40,000 - 70,000
Sold For
CHF81,250
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Vacheron & Constantin
Year
1949
Reference No
4178
Movement No
466'482
Case No
303'425
Material
18k yellow gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. 13''-434, 19 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Dimensions
36mm. Diameter
Signed
Case, dial and movement signed
Accessories
Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1949
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
In the early 1940’s Vacheron Constantin introduced reference 4178, which remained in production for roughly 20 years. Distinguished by its teardrop lugs, sharp lines and definition to the case, reference 4178 is arguably the company’s most recognizable chronograph design to date.
The present watch in yellow gold with the two-tone gold dial is one of the most beautiful examples to appear on the market. The dial is a work of art and is fitted with a telemeter scale and applied Arabic and baton hour markers.
All components remain in extremely sharp and excellent overall condition. The watch has a certain level of elegance due to the teardrop lugs, making this watch highly desirable.
The present watch in yellow gold with the two-tone gold dial is one of the most beautiful examples to appear on the market. The dial is a work of art and is fitted with a telemeter scale and applied Arabic and baton hour markers.
All components remain in extremely sharp and excellent overall condition. The watch has a certain level of elegance due to the teardrop lugs, making this watch highly desirable.