Vacheron Constantin Phidias 49001

Vacheron Constantin Phidias Chronograph 18K - Enamel Dial

Basic Info Listing code : PZCQN0 Brand : Vacheron Constantin Model : Phidias Reference number : 49001 Movement : Automatic Case material : Yellow gold Bracelet material : Yellow gold Year of production : 1992 (Approximation) Condition : Used (Good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : United States of America, Maryland Price : 29,500 [Negotiable Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Caliber/movement : VC 1136 Base caliber : JLC 889/2 Power reserve : 40 h Number of jewels : 36 Frequency : 28800 A/h Case Case material : Yellow gold Case diameter : 35 mm Thickness : 9.5 mm Water resistance : 3 ATM Bezel material : Yellow gold Crystal : Sapphire crystal Dial : White Dial numerals : Lines Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Yellow gold Bracelet color : Gold Clasp : Fold clasp, hidden Clasp material : Yellow gold Functions Chronograph, Date Other Small seconds, Quick Set, Only Original Parts, Vintage Vacheron Constantin Phidias Chronograph – 18K Yellow Gold (Ref. 49002 / Cal. 1136) Offered for sale is a Vacheron Constantin Phidias Chronograph in solid 18K yellow gold, an elegant integrated-bracelet sports chronograph produced during the late 1980s and 1990s. This reference combines refined Geneva finishing with a slim, architectural case design that sits comfortably on the wrist while offering substantial presence thanks to its full-gold construction. Specifications • Case: 18K yellow gold, approx. 36 mm diameter • Bracelet: Integrated 18K VC Phidias bracelet with hidden double-deployant clasp • Total weight: approx. 130 g of 18k gold • Crystal: Sapphire • Dial: Champagne/gold dial with recessed chronograph registers and applied indices • Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, 30-min counter, 12-hour counter, central chronograph seconds Movement Powered by the Vacheron Constantin Caliber 1136, based on the Jaeger-LeCoultre 889/2 with a Dubois-Dé­praz chronograph module—an automatic, high-grade, 36-jewel, 28,800 vph movement used in early Overseas Chronographs. • Automatic winding • Column-wheel chronograph • ~40-hour power reserve • Decorated to VC standards, adjusted in multiple positions for accuracy Condition • Excellent overall condition with sharp case lines and clean dial • Bracelet remains tight with strong articulation • Chronograph runs, stops, and resets correctly • Normal light wear for age; no evidence of over-polishing • All hallmarks present and well-defined Notes The Phidias is an increasingly sought-after transitional Vacheron Constantin design—combining the integrated look of the 222 with the technical movement heritage that later powered the Overseas. This example presents beautifully and offers exceptional value for a full-gold VC chronograph.