202Σ︎
Vacheron & Constantin
Ref. 6440Q
"Cioccolatone"
A fine and rare yellow gold wristwatch with centre seconds, champagne dial, date and original certificate
Estimate
CHF20,000 - 30,000
Sold For
CHF25,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Vacheron & Constantin
Year
1973
Reference No
6440Q
Movement No
643'911
Case No
443'711
Model Name
"Cioccolatone"
Material
18k yellow gold
Calibre
Automatic, 1072/1
Bracelet/Strap
Crocodile
Clasp/Buckle
18k yellow gold buckle
Dimensions
44mm. Length; 35mm. Width
Signed
<em>Case, dial and movement signed </em>
Accessories
Undated <em>Vacheron Constantin</em> <em>Certificate of Origin, also accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives</em>
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present watch is a superb example of the celebrated "Cioccolatone" model by Vacheron Constantin. Originally introduced into the market in the 1950s, it was a very innovative design considering the time of its launch.There are several “ Cioccolatone” models, the majority of them cased in yellow gold, including a manual wind, an automatic, a version with date only, and of course the famous triple date calendar. The time only and triple date versions were reissued by Vacheron Constantin later under the name Toledo 1952, though only the triple date is still in production. The present watch, manufactured in 1970 and housing the 1072/1 automatic movement, is in excellent condition, still retaining its original certificate and strap. The untouched and original champagne coloured dial is enhancing the beauty and rarity of this wonderful vintage wristwatch.