Vacheron Constantin
222, Reference 46004/411 | A yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch with Saudi Arabic Coat of Arms dial, date and bracelet | Circa 1978
Auction Closed
November 10, 01:01 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: champagne
Calibre: cal. 1124/1 automatic, 36 jewels
Movement number: 710'497
Case: 18k yellow gold and stainless steel, case back secured by 4 screws
Case number: 549'518
Closure: 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Vacheron Constantin bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 34 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The present example has been retained in exceptional condition and still retains the original factory sticker to the case back. The watch is made of stainless steel and gold and the dial is champagne and is further enhanced with the Saudi Arabian Royal Coat of Arms.
The square '222' is incredibly rare in two-coloured steel and gold. Only a few hundred pieces were produced and only a dozen are known in the present configuration. The reference was powered by the Vacheron & Constantin ultra-flat calibre, which was based on the Jaeger-LeCoultre calibre 920.