Six Stunning Timepieces from Vacheron Constantin’s Exclusive Archive

Six Stunning Timepieces from Vacheron Constantin’s Exclusive Archive

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  Vacheron Constantin, 18k Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, Ref 4072
  Estimate £20,000–30,000

  Model 4072 is one of the top 2 most successful chronograph models by Vacheron Constantin (the other one being model 4178). Its production started in the late 1930’s and finished in the early 1970’s. During its production, the reference 4072 housed three different chronograph calibres: 295; V492 and V434. Less than 260 pieces were made in pink gold, and this specific piece was sold by the famous retailer Meisier & Co, based in Rio de Janeiro in 1945.

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  Vacheron Constantin, Yellow Gold Gentleman’s Wristwatch, Ref 4591
  Estimate £7,000–10,000

  In the post-World War II era, luxury goods were designed with voluptuous curves. These new shapes were applied to a wide variety of fields such as furniture, jewellery and watches. At the time it created a rupture between the geometrical ornamentations and straight lines from the Art Deco style, but also created a positive image of modernity, success and material abundance. During the 1950’s Vacheron Constantin continued to distinguish itself by its creative case design. Most of the time the influence came from the design of American automobiles and other industrial objects as well as decorative arts. Model 4591 exemplifies this trend perfectly.

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  Vacheron Constantin, 18k Yellow Gold Automatic Gentleman’s Wristwatch, Ref 6440
  Estimate £15,000–25,000

  Model 6440 is affectionately known as Cioccolatone by the Italian collectors due to its resemblance to a square piece of chocolate. It’s one of the most sought-after vintage wristwatches from the 1950’s and 1960’s. Its production started in 1957, with less than 140 timepieces in yellow gold being produced.

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  Vacheron Constantin, Stainless-Steel Complete Calendar Gentleman’s Wristwatch, Ref 4240
  Estimate £8,000–£12,000

  Wristwatches with a complete calendar are emblematic models from Vacheron Constantin’s history. The dial display is strongly influenced by the double face calendar pocket watches from the beginning of the 20th century. The references 4240 and 4240 L were launched during the early 1940’s, and differentiate themselves from other complete calendars references by their claw lugs, three gadroons middle and larger diameter (35mm instead of 33mm). This reference was produced with yellow and red 18K gold cases, two-tone cases (steel- 14K gold) and stainless-steel cases.

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  Vacheron Constantin, Platinum Chronograph Automatic Gentleman’s Wristwatch, Ref 49005/000P
  Estimate £25,000–35,000

  Reference 49005 was launched in 1992 and remained in the Les Complications collection for ten years. Les Complications was a collection devoted to highly complicated timepieces. Through this collection - comprised of timepieces with minute-repeaters, tourbillon, perpetual-calendars and skeletonised - Vacheron Constantin wanted to demonstrate its competence and know-how in manufacturing these types of complicated wristwatches.

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  Vacheron Constantin, 18k Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, Ref 4178
  Estimate £20,000–30,000

  Model 4178 is one of the 2 most successful chronograph models by Vacheron Constantin (the other one being model 4072). Its production started in the late 1930’s and finished in the early 1970’s. During its production, the reference 4178 housed two different chronograph calibres: V492 and V434. Less than 110 pieces were made in pink gold and less than 390 pieces were produced in total during this period. This piece was sold in Berlin, Germany.

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