Vacheron Constantin Cioccolatone 6440

Vacheron Constantin Cioccolatone 6440 Automatic Yellow Gold

Basic Info Listing code : OJ4R21 Brand : Vacheron Constantin Reference number : 6440 Movement : Automatic Case material : Yellow gold Bracelet material : Leather Year of production : 1950 (Approximation) Condition : Used (Very good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : Italy, Sassuolo Price : 22,000 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Automatic Caliber/movement : k1071 Case Case material : Yellow gold Case diameter : 37 mm Dial : White Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Leather Bracelet color : Black Clasp : Buckle Clasp material : Yellow gold Other Product safety : Show information What you need to know about this watch The Vacheron Constantin “Cioccolatone” is an iconic series of wristwatches from the 1950s, named for its distinctive, square-shaped case reminiscent of a chocolate praline. With its softly curved lines and bold proportions, it embodies a refined blend of mid-century design and technical sophistication. Produced in yellow and pink gold—and with a unique known example in platinum—the Cioccolatone was offered in both manual and automatic versions, like the present example. This particular watch is a beautifully preserved reference 6440 in yellow gold, featuring a silver dial with applied gold Maltese cross at 12 o’clock—arguably one of the most aesthetically pleasing versions of this model. It is powered by the K1017 caliber, a prestigious movement used by Vacheron Constantin in some of its finest watches. The piece comes from a private collector who treasured it for over 25 years, considering it one of the highlights of his collection. In my opinion, its overall condition is excellent: the case retains its original shape with a visible hallmark, and the dial, while showing some light signs of age, remains well-preserved and pleasing. The movement runs perfectly. A truly exceptional opportunity for anyone looking to add a great example of this timeless classic to their collection. Specifications MANUFACTURER: Vacheron Constantin MODEL: Cioccolatone REFERENCE: 6440 YEAR: 1950s CASE NUMBER: 378.XXX MOVEMENT NUMBER: 545.XXX DIAL COLOR: Silver LUMINOUS MATERIAL: None MOVEMENT TYPE: Self-winding CASE MATERIAL: Yellow Gold CASE DIMENSIONS: 37 mm LUG-TO-LUG WIDTH: 35 x 33 mm CRYSTAL: Hesalite BEZEL MATERIAL: Yellow Gold CROWN: Push-in STRAP TYPE: Strap STRAP MATERIAL: Leather CLASP TYPE: Buckle CLASP MATERIAL: Yellow Gold WARRANTY: No BOX: No ACCESSORIES: No EXTRACT: No