Property of the family of the original owner
Vacheron Constantin
222, Reference 46004/411 | A yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch with date, bracelet and Saudi Arabic Coat of Arms | Circa 1978
Auction Closed
May 10, 02:36 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: grey 'Sigma dial' bearing the official coat of arms of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Calibre: cal. 1124/1 automatic, 36 jewels
Movement number: 692'619
Case: 18k yellow gold and stainless steel, case back secured by 4 screws
Case number: 549'527
Closure: 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Vacheron Constantin bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 34 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Vacheron Constantin presentation box with coat of arms of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Vacheron Constantin Service paper from 2025
The Vacheron Constantin Ref. 46004/411, part of the celebrated “222” series designed by Jorg Hysek, was produced in very limited numbers during an eight‑year run and remains one of the rarest executions within the 222 family. Made in steel and 18k yellow gold and distinguished by its uncommon square/rectangular case, it belongs to a small subset of “Square 222” watches, with only a few hundred examples believed to have been produced, and only about a dozen known publicly featuring national emblems.
Certain examples, including the present watch, feature a dial bearing the official coat of arms of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, composed of the palm tree and crossed swords, together with an inscription associated with King Fahd bin Abdulaziz, further elevating the significance.
Fresh to the market directly from the family of the original owner, the present example stands out for its notably well preserved condition, untouched dial, crisp hallmarks, sharp case, and serviced by Vacheron Constantin in 2025. Furthermore it is accompanied by its remarkable presentation box, decorated on the top with the Saudi coat of arms and featuring the palm motif inside, together with printed attribution from Haji Abdullah Alireza & Co. Ltd, underscoring its distinguished provenance.