Vacheron & Constantin à Genève, Movement No. 437414, Case No. 287419, Ref. 4178, Cal. 434, 36 mm, circa 1940

A gentleman's rare, vintage pink gold Geneva wristwatch with chronograph and tachy scale
Case: 18k pink gold, push back. Dial: silvered. Movm.: 2/3 plate movement, Glucydur screw balance.

This Vacheron Constantin chronograph, instantly recognizable and perfectly proportioned, is one of the most beautiful and sought-after sports chronograph watches of the 1940s.
This timekeeper stands out because of its smooth, precise lines and the graceful case; striking features such as the delicate teardrop lugs and the unusually elegant dial make it even more remarkable. The watch first launched in 1940 and was produced until around 1964, in yellow gold, pink gold, stainless steel and steel and gold.