Important Watches: Part I

Important Watches: Part I

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 60. 222, Ref. 46003 Yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet Circa 1982 | 江詩丹頓 | 46003型號「222」黃金鍊帶腕錶備日期顯示，年份約1982.

Vacheron Constantin

222, Ref. 46003 Yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet Circa 1982 | 江詩丹頓 | 46003型號「222」黃金鍊帶腕錶備日期顯示，年份約1982

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Auction Closed

May 10, 11:59 AM GMT

Estimate

40,000 - 60,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Vacheron Constantin


222, Ref. 46003

Yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet 

Circa 1982


江詩丹頓

46003型號「222」黃金鍊帶腕錶備日期顯示，年份約1982


Dial: gilt

Calibre: cal. 1124 automatic, 33 jewels

Movement number: 709'399

Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down bezel

Case number: 557'932

Closure: 18k yellow gold bracelet and folding clasp 

Dimensions: 34 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 185 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement 

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives

Vacheron Constantin's launched the 222 in 1977 in response to the quartz crisis. The case design by Jörg Hysek is reminiscent of Gérald Genta's world renowned Nautilus and Royal Oak.


Reference 46003 is considered an iconic model today among collectors, and is the mid-sized edition of the original 222. The instantly recognizable bracelet is sophisticated and comfortable, allowing versatility for all types of occasions.