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Vacheron & Constantin
Ref. 4177
A very rare and highly charismatic pink gold chronograph wristwatch with three-tone pink dial and unusual elongated teardrop lugs
Estimate
CHF40,000 - 70,000
Sold For
CHF62,500
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Vacheron & Constantin
Year
1942
Reference No
4177
Movement No
431'220
Case No
269'931
Material
18k pink gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. 13''-434, 19 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather strap
Dimensions
34.5 mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial and movement signed
Accessories
Accompanied by an Extract from Vacheron Constantin confirming date of production in 1942
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Vacheron Constantin’s reference 4177 is the stunning, and elegant precursor to the brands most iconic reference 4178. Both introduced in 1940, their main, yet subtle difference is their lugs.
While reference 4178 was designed with a wider tear-shape lug with 280 pieces made, reference 4177 is defined by more elongated tear-drop lugs. With a mere 24 pieces encased in pink gold, this reference is highly desirable and utterly rare.
The present example’s unrestored case is proof that age is beauty. The three-toned pink dial, also unrestored, is itself a work of art, with gorgeous hues of copper, rose gold, and brass. This watch is sure to satisfy any avid collector’s desire to own one of the most rare Vacheron Constantin chronographs in existence.
While reference 4178 was designed with a wider tear-shape lug with 280 pieces made, reference 4177 is defined by more elongated tear-drop lugs. With a mere 24 pieces encased in pink gold, this reference is highly desirable and utterly rare.
The present example’s unrestored case is proof that age is beauty. The three-toned pink dial, also unrestored, is itself a work of art, with gorgeous hues of copper, rose gold, and brass. This watch is sure to satisfy any avid collector’s desire to own one of the most rare Vacheron Constantin chronographs in existence.