Vacheron Constantin Historique Chronograph 4178

VACHERON CONSTANTIN, A 18K YELLOW GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WITH FANCY LUGS, REF. 4178

CIRCA: 1950 CASE MATERIAL: 18k yellow gold CASE DIAMETER: 35.5 mm. DIAL: Silvered MOVEMENT: Manual FUNCTIONS: Chronograph CALIBER: Cal V492 BOX: No PAPERS: No ACCESSORIES: Associated 18k buckle, Vacheron Constantin Extract from the archives , From the Family of the Original OwnerReference 4178, one of Vacheron Constantin's landmark chronograph models, was in production from 1938 until the early 1970s. It existed with oval-shaped chronograph buttons or with the better known rectangular variant, the bezel was either beveled or flat. This watch is a particularly fine example of the celebrated reference 4178, impressing with the highly attractive silvered dial, beautifully harmonizing with the gold case and elegant teardrop lugs. For other Vacheron Constantin chronograph models from the 1940s, designed to measure short periods of time, such as pulsations, or for events captured by tachymeter and telemeter scales, see Secrets of Vacheron Constantin by Franco Cologni, p. 238. Post Lot Text Φ Please note the endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. Upon sale, this watch will be supplied to the buyer with a non CITES strap (not shown). The endangered species strap may be available for collection from the Christie’s New York saleroom – please contact Christie’s Client Service Center at watchesonline@christies.com. For further information please refer to the Conditions of Sale.