Vacheron Constantin 4178

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Condition: Excellent
Year of Production: 1940
Case Size: 35mm
Case Material: Yellow gold
Dial Color: -
Bracelet/Strap: -
Movement Type: Manual
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: Italy
Description

Chronograph: gold men's wristwatch, 1940s

18k yellow gold case with original shaped lugs. Mechanical movement with manual winding, the 434 drives the two subdials at 3 and 9 o'clock, which include a 30-minute counter, a seconds counter, a "chemin de fer" minute counter with seconds increments, and a thermal scale. The dial appears restored and aged in color, as it was produced in limited numbers between 1941 and 1948. Ref. 4178, serial n. 267998. Case diameter 35 mm. Gross weight 44.5 g. Item condition grading: ***** excellent, currently running, small signs due to time.