Vacheron & Constantin. An 18K gold manual wind square wristwatch
Model: Cioccolatone
Reference: 473
Date: Circa 1950
Movement: 17-jewel Cal.P453/3B manual wind, adjusted to temperatures, No.499452
Dial: Silvered, applied gilt pyramid hour markers with dart quarters, inner gilt dot minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt pointed baton hands
Case: Brushed and polished stepped square form, snap on back, No.333165
Strap/Bracelet: Associated black leather
Buckle/Clasp: Gilt buckle
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 34mmVacheron & Constantin. An 18K gold manual wind square wristwatch
Model: Cioccolatone
Reference: 473
Date: Circa 1950
Movement: 17-jewel Cal.P453/3B manual wind, adjusted to temperatures, No.499452
Dial: Silvered, applied gilt pyramid hour markers with dart quarters, inner gilt dot minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt pointed baton hands
Case: Brushed and polished stepped square form, snap on back, No.333165
Strap/Bracelet: Associated black leather
Buckle/Clasp: Gilt buckle
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 34mm
Footnotes The reference 4737 has been affectionately nicknamed 'Cioccolatone' by Italian collectors due to the case being reminiscent of a square of chocolate. First introduced in the 1950's Vacheron Constantin produced several references of the 'Cioccolatone' all featuring the same style of large, curved case with rounded lugs and bezel. Vacheron & Constantin. An 18K gold manual wind square wristwatch Model: Cioccolatone
Reference: 473
Date: Circa 1950
Movement: 17-jewel Cal.P453/3B manual wind, adjusted to temperatures, No.499452
Dial: Silvered, applied gilt pyramid hour markers with dart quarters, inner gilt dot minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt pointed baton hands
Case: Brushed and polished stepped square form, snap on back, No.333165
Strap/Bracelet: Associated black leather
Buckle/Clasp: Gilt buckle
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 34mm Model: Cioccolatone
Reference: 473
Date: Circa 1950
Movement: 17-jewel Cal.P453/3B manual wind, adjusted to temperatures, No.499452
Dial: Silvered, applied gilt pyramid hour markers with dart quarters, inner gilt dot minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt pointed baton hands
Case: Brushed and polished stepped square form, snap on back, No.333165
Strap/Bracelet: Associated black leather
Buckle/Clasp: Gilt buckle
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 34mm Footnotes The reference 4737 has been affectionately nicknamed 'Cioccolatone' by Italian collectors due to the case being reminiscent of a square of chocolate. First introduced in the 1950's Vacheron Constantin produced several references of the 'Cioccolatone' all featuring the same style of large, curved case with rounded lugs and bezel. This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department . If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact customer services .
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