Vacheron & Constantin - The Watch Auction: One Geneva Saturday, May 9, 2015 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Vacheron & Constantin
    Year: 1970
    Reference No: 6782
    Movement No: 629'738
    Case No: 458'556
    Model Name: "Turnograph"
    Material: 18k yellow gold
    Calibre: Automatic, 1072/1
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: 18k yellow gold buckle
    Dimensions: 35mm. Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: Certificate of Origin dated 10th October 1971, product literature and fitted presentation box, Furthermore accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives

  • Catalogue Essay

    Vacheron Constantin’s reference 6782, also known as Turnograph amongst collectors, is one of the rarest models in the firm’s 1960-70s productions.Reference 6782 features calibre 1072 automatic movement and a date aperture at 3 o’clock along with the iconic rotating bezel. Most examples are cased in yellow gold and only two examples in white gold are known to date, bearing consecutive numbers (for one of the two examples in white gold, see the next lot).It is amazing to see the incredibly crisp condition of the beautifully milled rotatable bezel that even retains the original red lacquer triangle. The champagne dial with applied gold batons is in fantastic condition, as is the case with extremely sharp lines and definition. This watch has been treated with absolute care throughout its life, still retaining its original certificate, box and original strap.

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Ref. 6782
A fine and rare yellow gold wristwatch with date, champagne dial, rotatable bezel, original certificate and box

1970
35mm. Diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
CHF7,000 - 12,000 

Sold for CHF15,000

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The Watch Auction: One

Geneva Auction 10 May 2015 6:30pm