Vacheron Constantin
222, Reference 46003/411 | A mid-size yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 1982
Auction Closed
November 10, 01:01 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 30,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: champagne
Calibre: cal. 1124 automatic, 34 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down bezel
Case number: 554’052
Closure: yellow gold and stainless steel Vacheron Constantin bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 34 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Released in 1977, the Vacheron Constantin 222 celebrated Vacheron's 222nd anniversary in what was a radical move away from the traditional dress watches Vacheron had become renowned for as it marked Vacheron's decision to compete with their two largest rivals' new stainless steel sports models, the Royal Oak from AP and the Nautilus from Patek Philippe. Designed by Jorg Hysek, the 222 features aesthetic similarities to both of those two aforementioned models.
It features a one-piece construction tonneau-shaped case, a unique bezel and an integrated bracelet made of long hexagonal bars that connect H-shaped links. The model was discontinued in 1985, Vacheron produced very small quantities of the 222 making it an exceedingly rare watch.