Vacheron Constantin. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic bracelet watch offered on behalf of the original owner
Model: 222 'Jumbo'
Reference: 44016
Date: Circa 1980
Movement: 36-jewel Cal.1121/1 automatic, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism & 5 positions, No.719365
Dial: Brushed silvered, applied luminous filled baton hour markers, black outer minute divisions, date aperture at 3, polished baton hands with luminous inserts
Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down bezel, snap on back, applied Maltese cross near 5, No.522479
Strap/Bracelet: Brushed and polished link
Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped V6
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 37mm Vacheron Constantin. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic bracelet watch offered on behalf of the original owner
Model: 222 'Jumbo'
Reference: 44016
Date: Circa 1980
Movement: 36-jewel Cal.1121/1 automatic, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism & 5 positions, No.719365
Dial: Brushed silvered, applied luminous filled baton hour markers, black outer minute divisions, date aperture at 3, polished baton hands with luminous inserts
Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down bezel, snap on back, applied Maltese cross near 5, No.522479
Strap/Bracelet: Brushed and polished link
Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped V6
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 37mm
Footnotes The Vacheron Constantin 222 was launched in 1977 to mark the 222nd anniversary of the brand. Often mistakenly attributed to Gerald Genta, the model was designed by 24-year-old Jörg Hysek a former designer with Rolex, incorporating many similar ideas to the Nautilus and Royal Oak. The monobloc, tonneau shaped case features a distinctive bezel and a high-quality integrated bracelet.
The model was offered in three sizes, the 37mm 'jumbo' size as shown with the current model, 34mm and 24mm. According to research, it is believed that there were over 1,300 of 24mm models produced, approximately 1000 in 34mm and around 700 of the 'jumbo' size.
Long overlooked by collectors, the 222 is beginning to amass more and more interest thanks to its rarity and exceptional quality. Interest in the model has also been elevated thanks to the relaunch of the 222 in 18K gold earlier this year by Vacheron Constantin. This particular example is even more desirable being offered for sale by the original owner. As he hardly ever wore the watch it is in excellent condition. Vacheron Constantin. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic bracelet watch offered on behalf of the original owner Model: 222 'Jumbo'
Reference: 44016
Date: Circa 1980
Movement: 36-jewel Cal.1121/1 automatic, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism & 5 positions, No.719365
Dial: Brushed silvered, applied luminous filled baton hour markers, black outer minute divisions, date aperture at 3, polished baton hands with luminous inserts
Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down bezel, snap on back, applied Maltese cross near 5, No.522479
Strap/Bracelet: Brushed and polished link
Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped V6
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 37mm Model: 222 'Jumbo'
Reference: 44016
Date: Circa 1980
Movement: 36-jewel Cal.1121/1 automatic, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism & 5 positions, No.719365
Dial: Brushed silvered, applied luminous filled baton hour markers, black outer minute divisions, date aperture at 3, polished baton hands with luminous inserts
Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down bezel, snap on back, applied Maltese cross near 5, No.522479
Strap/Bracelet: Brushed and polished link
Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped V6
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 37mm Footnotes The Vacheron Constantin 222 was launched in 1977 to mark the 222nd anniversary of the brand. Often mistakenly attributed to Gerald Genta, the model was designed by 24-year-old Jörg Hysek a former designer with Rolex, incorporating many similar ideas to the Nautilus and Royal Oak. The monobloc, tonneau shaped case features a distinctive bezel and a high-quality integrated bracelet.
The model was offered in three sizes, the 37mm 'jumbo' size as shown with the current model, 34mm and 24mm. According to research, it is believed that there were over 1,300 of 24mm models produced, approximately 1000 in 34mm and around 700 of the 'jumbo' size.
Long overlooked by collectors, the 222 is beginning to amass more and more interest thanks to its rarity and exceptional quality. Interest in the model has also been elevated thanks to the relaunch of the 222 in 18K gold earlier this year by Vacheron Constantin. This particular example is even more desirable being offered for sale by the original owner. As he hardly ever wore the watch it is in excellent condition.
