Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin Year: Circa 1995 Reference No: 49002 Movement No: 807'166 Case No: 628'252 Model Name: Historique Chronograph Material: 18k yellow gold Calibre: Automatic, 1136, 37 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Brown crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle: 18k yellow gold Vacheron Constantin buckle Dimensions: 35 mm. diameter Signed:Case, dial and movement signed
Catalogue Essay
The Vacheron Constantin automatic chronograph reference 49002 was introduced in the early 1990s. According to literature, 700 pieces were made and the watch is highly charismatic with a very classic and elegant look. The watch has terrific value for a connoisseur's fine watch.
The 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.