Vacheron Constantin
Reference 4178/000J | Retailed by Türler: A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with Gay Frères bracelet, Made in 1952
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Estimate
25,000 - 50,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: champagne
Caliber: cal. V 492 mechanical, 19 jewels
Movement number: 466'746
Case: 18k yellow gold, engraved snap on case back
Case number: 329'017
Closure: 18k yellow gold Gay Frères bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement signed by maker, dial signed by retailer
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Türler presentation box, A. Türler & Co. Guarantee paper dated May 8th, 1954, and Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives confirming the year of manufacture as 1952
The Reference 4178 is one of Vacheron Constantin’s most celebrated chronographs, beloved for its refined proportions and distinctive teardrop lugs. Produced between the 1930s and 1950s, the model captures the elegant aesthetic of the era, commonly considered the most elegant era for classical watch design.
The present example, dating to 1952, was retailed by Türler, the distinguished Zurich jeweler, whose signature is featured beneath the hands at 6 o'clock. Housed in an 18k yellow gold case and powered by the hand-finished Calibre 434, the watch is fitted with a period Gay Frères bracelet, lending it a particularly striking presence.
Well preserved and complete with retailer signature, this Ref. 4178 represents one of the most desirable configurations of Vacheron Constantin’s mid-century chronographs — a timeless combination of mechanical precision and discreet sophistication.