Vacheron Constantin Cioccolatone 6440Q

Ref. 6440 QA fine and rare yellow gold square-shaped wristwatch with center seconds, date, linen dial and presentation box

Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin Year: 1965 Reference No: 6440 Q Movement No: 571’234 Case No: 410’286 Model Name: “Cioccolatone” Material: 18K yellow gold Calibre: Automatic, cal. K1072, 29 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Vacheron Constantin pin buckle Dimensions: 34.5mm width x 43.5mm length Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed Accessories: Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin fitted presentation box. Delivered with the Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives confirming the date of manufacture of the present timepiece from 1965.Introduced in the 1950s, the Vacheron Constantin “Cioccolatone” features an oversized square-shaped curved case reminiscent of a block of chocolate, hence its nickname. Bearing essentially the same case shape and design as the coveted ref. 4737, the ref. 6440 Q features an additional date function that is powered by the firm’s self-winding cal. K1072. Rare timepieces that play its important role in the history of the oldest watch manufacturer, the Cioccolatone is adored by collectors due to its unique appeal and rarity. The present example Vacheron Constantin Cioccolatone ref. 6440 Q in yellow gold is paired beautifully with a matching champagne linen-textured dial with unusual rectangular-shaped art deco-style indexes.