98th Auction
2018/11/10
Lot 137
Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, Movement No. 470096, Case No. 381975, Ref. 4072, Cal. 492, 35 mm, circa 1950
An impressive vintage Geneva chronograph with original box
Case: 18k gold, push back, original leather bracelet with 18k gold buckle. Dial: silvered.
This timepiece is well and truly impressive. It has obviously never been worn and still has the original crocodile skin strap and the gold pin buckle it was delivered with. Over the years, the case has acquired a fine, even patina. Since the watch has presumably been kept in a dark and dry place, the dial retained its original hue without any discolouration.
Because of its outstanding quality, beauty and value, Vacheron & Constantin's reference 4072 is one of the most highly coveted chronograph models. It was produced from 1938 to the late 1960s and available in yellow and red gold, steel and steel /gold. The chronograph pushbuttons came in two variations; they were either oval or - more commonly - rectangular such as those fitted for this model. Three different chronograph calibres were used: Calibres 295, 434 and 492; however, only 214 watches in yellow gold were produced with the Vacheron chronograph calibre 492.
An impressive vintage Geneva chronograph with original box
Case: 18k gold, push back, original leather bracelet with 18k gold buckle. Dial: silvered.
This timepiece is well and truly impressive. It has obviously never been worn and still has the original crocodile skin strap and the gold pin buckle it was delivered with. Over the years, the case has acquired a fine, even patina. Since the watch has presumably been kept in a dark and dry place, the dial retained its original hue without any discolouration.
Because of its outstanding quality, beauty and value, Vacheron & Constantin's reference 4072 is one of the most highly coveted chronograph models. It was produced from 1938 to the late 1960s and available in yellow and red gold, steel and steel /gold. The chronograph pushbuttons came in two variations; they were either oval or - more commonly - rectangular such as those fitted for this model. Three different chronograph calibres were used: Calibres 295, 434 and 492; however, only 214 watches in yellow gold were produced with the Vacheron chronograph calibre 492.
Sold
estimated
35.000—50.000 €
Price realized
45.900 €