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Condition: Excellent
Year of Production: 1942
Case Size: 36mm
Case Material: Yellow gold
Dial Color: Silver
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Movement Type: Manual
Box: No
Papers: Yes
Location: Switzerland
Estimates 16,548 - 27,580 USD
Sale Price
Description
Geneva, May 11, 2024
VACHERON CONSTANTIN, SWITZERLAND, REF. 4178, TWO-TONE SILVER DIAL, EXTRACT FROM THE ARCHIVES, 18K YELLOW GOLD
A fine, rare, 18k yellow gold, manual wind chronograph wristwatch with silver dial
Excellent
Good
Slightly scratched
Very good
Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Very good
HANDS Original
Brand Vacheron Constantin, switzerland
Reference 4178
Year 1942
Movement No. 431267
Case No. 270673
Bracelet leather with an 18k yellow gold AW buckle
Diameter 36
Caliber 13''', 434, 17 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories extract from the archives
The flared lugs of this reference are one of the unique characteristics of Vacheron Constantin chronographs. Instantly recognizable, perfectly proportioned, this is one of the most beautiful and sought-after sports chronograph watches of the 1940’s.