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  • Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin
    Year: 1987
    Reference No: 46003/411
    Movement No: 692'672
    Case No: 571'021
    Model Name: 222
    Material: Stainless steel and 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 1430, 33 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel and yellow gold Vacheron Constantin integrated bracelet, max length 180mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Vacheron Constantin deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 33 mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: Accompanied with Vacheron Constantin Extract of Archives

  • Catalogue Essay

    The reference 46003 was the mid-size edition of the original 222 model which was introduced in 1977. Not only is the stylish and iconic design of the original model retained, but it is now even more pleasant in a smaller case. The model is a highly-coveted icon amongst collectors, and the present watch is in excellent overall condition with well-preserved lug bevels. Our research shows that the present watch is fresh to the market and with Roman numerals dial enhancing the rarity. Making it an excellent timepiece to possess.

  • Artist Biography

    Vacheron Constantin

    Swiss • 1755

    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.

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Ref. 46003/411
A very fine and rare stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with sweep center seconds, date and integrated bracelet

1987
33 mm diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$40,000 - 65,000 
€4,400-7,200
$5,100-8,300

Sold for HK$81,250

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: SEVEN

Hong Kong Auction 27 November 2018