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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 4072
A very attractive and extremely well-preserved yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with two-tone dial, and tachymeter scale, with yellow gold Gay Frères bracelet
- Estimate
- $15,000 - 30,000
$53,340
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- 1944
- Reference No
- 4072
- Movement No
- 437’564
- Case No
- 285’553
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 434, 19 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K yellow gold link Gay Frères bracelet, max overall length 165mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold clasp
- Dimensions
- 34.4mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, and movement signed; clasp further signed "GF".
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin brown leather presentation box. Further accompanied by a Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1944.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Chronograph wristwatches are one of the most cherished complications found today, and while originally meant as a tool for timing purposes, modern collectors appreciate the function for its utilitarian purpose and classic design that is sporty and luxurious. Vacheron Constantin’s reference 4072 is a wonderful example of the golden age of mid-20th century horology.
The model was in production from 1938 until the late 1960s. It was a diverse chronograph series most often cased in yellow gold like the present watch but also in pink gold, stainless steel, or steel-and-gold combinations. Over the years, three different 13’’ ligne chronograph calibers were featured, the V295 with 45-minute counter, and the V492 and V434, like the present watch, with 30 minute register.
Fresh-to-the-market and consigned by the family of the original owner, the present watch dates to 1944 and with its elongated lugs, and impressive two-tone dial, the watch has an impressive presence on the wrist. The case is in a remarkable state of preservation, with all its factory edges and finishing intact. Its crisp hallmark is another clear indication of it most likely never being polished and hardly ever worn. The watch is enhanced by the beautiful Gay Frères bracelet from the period.
CONSIGNED BY THE FAMILY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
The model was in production from 1938 until the late 1960s. It was a diverse chronograph series most often cased in yellow gold like the present watch but also in pink gold, stainless steel, or steel-and-gold combinations. Over the years, three different 13’’ ligne chronograph calibers were featured, the V295 with 45-minute counter, and the V492 and V434, like the present watch, with 30 minute register.
Fresh-to-the-market and consigned by the family of the original owner, the present watch dates to 1944 and with its elongated lugs, and impressive two-tone dial, the watch has an impressive presence on the wrist. The case is in a remarkable state of preservation, with all its factory edges and finishing intact. Its crisp hallmark is another clear indication of it most likely never being polished and hardly ever worn. The watch is enhanced by the beautiful Gay Frères bracelet from the period.
CONSIGNED BY THE FAMILY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
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.