196Σ
Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 4737
'Cioccolatone'
A fine and rare yellow gold oversized wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and fitted presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$100,000 - 200,000
HK$150,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- Circa 1950
- Reference No
- 4737
- Movement No
- 536'923
- Case No
- 356'537
- Model Name
- 'Cioccolatone'
- Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, P1019/2, 21 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Black <em>Vacheron Constantin </em>crocodile leather strap
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k yellow gold buckle
- Dimensions
- 35 mm. width
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed </em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Vacheron Constantin </em>fitted presentation box.
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Catalogue Essay
The present watch, lovingly dubbed 'Cioccolatone', showcases Vacheron Constantin's innovation during the 1950s. At the time, hardly any other watchmaker was making such unusual and interesting watches, and the 'Cioccolatone' really stood out from the crowd with its oversized square face and multi-level case. The present watch, still carrying its original proportions, is offered in excellent condition and is accompanied with a fitted presentation box.
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.
Browse MakerKey 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.