Vacheron Constantin 222 46503

Vacheron Constantin Ref. 46503 A highly rare and impressive yellow gold and diamond-set wristwatch with center seconds, date and Gay Frères diamond-set bracelet

Manufacturer : Vacheron Constantin Year : 1985 Reference No : 46503 Movement No : 709’564 Case No : 571’101 Model Name : 222 Material : 18K yellow gold and diamonds Calibre : Automatic, cal. 1124, 33 jewels Bracelet/Strap : 18K yellow gold and diamonds Vacheron Constantin bracelet, max length 180mm Clasp/Buckle : 18K white gold Vacheron Constantin deployant clasp stamped Gay Frères Dimensions : 34mm diameter Signed : Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed Accessories : Delivered with the Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives confirming the date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 1985 Vacheron Constantin’s 222, released in 1977 to commemorate the brands 222nd anniversary, has become one of the most recognizable wristwatches in the market today. Vacheron Constantin turned to Jörg Hysek to design their first luxury sports wristwatch. The thin case had an instantly recognizable tonneau-shape with raised screw down scalloped bezel, all with an integrated link bracelet. The present example is highly rare and to our knowledge the only example that has surfaced in the public auction market so far, ref. 46503 is a gem from 1985. Its hefty yellow gold bracelet were made by the famed Gay-Frères. Stamped with the GF hallmarks on the clasp, the hallmarks further indicates that these clasp were made of white gold during the era. Not just with good looks, the movement housed inside this timepiece is the calibre 1124, a JLC calibre 889 based movement that guarantees performance. The present watch confirmed by the Vacheron Constantin Extract from the archives is extremely well preserved with strong case proportions and sharp edges. Showing hardly any signs of wear and with an extremely taut bracelet, the case back’s engraved “222” and serial numbers are crisp. A 39 years old watch in luxurious solid yellow gold and diamonds, this iconic 222 is highly rare and deserves your attention.