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Vacheron & Constantin
Ref. 4072
A very rare and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with pink gold accents and tachometer and telemeter scales
Estimate
CHF80,000 - 140,000
Sold For
CHF100,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Vacheron & Constantin
Year
1950
Reference No
4072
Movement No
466'545
Case No
297'751
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, cal. 13''-434, 19 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel buckle
Dimensions
34mm. Diameter
Signed
Dial, case and movement signed
Accessories
Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives from Vacheron Constantin confirming date of production in 1950
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
In 1938, Vacheron Constantin introduced the celebrated chronograph reference 4072, unquestionably, its most classic and consequently timeless design.
Reference 4072 was predominantly cased in yellow gold and pink gold, but also in smaller numbers in stainless steel. The present example, from 1950, stands out by its incredibly crisp and unrestored condition. Another particularity of this watch is that it features pink gold hour markers, hour and minute hands, and winding crown, a symbol of a once again booming post war society.
The present example is fresh to the auction market, and thanks to its refined looks but also supreme condition, should be considered as one of the most attractive Vacheron Constantin chronographs to be offered in recent years at auction.
Reference 4072 was predominantly cased in yellow gold and pink gold, but also in smaller numbers in stainless steel. The present example, from 1950, stands out by its incredibly crisp and unrestored condition. Another particularity of this watch is that it features pink gold hour markers, hour and minute hands, and winding crown, a symbol of a once again booming post war society.
The present example is fresh to the auction market, and thanks to its refined looks but also supreme condition, should be considered as one of the most attractive Vacheron Constantin chronographs to be offered in recent years at auction.