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  • Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin
    Year: 1943
    Reference No: 4072
    Movement No: 437’498
    Case No: 273’565
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 13’’’-434, 19 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold buckle Vacheron Constantin buckle
    Dimensions: 34mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Authenticity dated February 18th 2022, and leather Vacheron Constantin travel pouch.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Vacheron Constantin’s “Les Collectioneurs” boutique selection is a unique and excellent way to link the past and the present history of the brand. The collection offers select timepieces that have been fully vetted and restored by Vacheron Constantin and are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Pocket watches from 1910 to 1930, and wristwatches predating 1970 are chosen to undergo a full assessment to authenticate each watch. Next, watches are sent to the factory for a simple service up to a complete restoration bringing the timepiece to a condition as close as possible to original.

    The present chronograph reference 4072 was offered through the “Les Collectioneurs” program, and is a wonderful example of the golden age of mid-20th century horology. Highly sought after in stainless steel, a case metal that gained popularity for its casual recreational feel, and was more damage resist during outdoors adventures. The present model features a rare Pulsometer scale indicative of its intended use in the medical profession, making it easier to record the number of pulse beats per minute. The reference 4072 featured three different 13’’ ligne chronograph calibers, the V295 with 45 minute counter, and the V492 and V434 like the present watch with 30 minute register. Research indicates that approximately 250 stainless steel examples were made with the V434 caliber.

    The reference 4072 is one of the most popular chronograph watches manufactured by Vacheron Constantin. It was introduced in 1938 and remained in in production until the early 1970s. The present watch dates to 1943 and is accompanied by a Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Authenticity dated February 18th, 2022. The certificate confirms the two-tone dial with pulsometer scale, mentioning that it was replaced by the brand at the request of its client in the 1960s.

  • 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. 4072
A very rare and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with pulsometer scale, two-tone dial and Certificate of Authenticity

1943
34mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
$15,000 - 30,000 
CHF13,500-27,000
€13,900-27,700
HK$117,000-235,000
S$20,200-40,300

Sold for $35,560

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The New York Watch Auction: EIGHT

New York Auction 10 - 11 June 2023