Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
Vacheron Constantin
222, reference 46003/411 | A yellow gold wristwatch with Gay Frères bracelet | Circa 1982
Lot Closed
May 15, 10:47 AM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Vacheron Constantin
222, Reference 46003/411
A yellow gold wristwatch with Gay Frères bracelet
Circa 1982
Dial: gilt
Calibre: cal. 1124 automatic, 33 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down bezel
Case number: 554'006
Closure: 18k yellow gold Gay Frères bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 34 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 150 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Papers: no
Box: yes
Accessories: Vacheron Constantin five additional links and presentation case
To commemorate 222 years of continuous watch production, Vacheron Constantin launched the Reference 222 'Jumbo' in 1977 with a limited production. Designed by Jörg Hysek, this watch features a classic yet bold 1970s sport design that has become increasingly popular among collectors who appreciate its Seventies sports watch aesthetic.
The reference 46003 is a mid-size version of the original 222 'Jumbo' model measuring 34mm, is believed to have only been produced in around 1,000 pieces. It boasts a slim profile with a monocoque case and a flat caseback, and the integrated bracelet was manufactured by the renowned Gay Frères. The watch is powered by the self-winding calibre 1124, which is based on the Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 889.