Characterized by dramatic lugs, sensual curves, balanced proportions, and beautiful symmetry, they further stand out due to their large case sizes. Vacheron Constantin has produced chronographs with diferent calibers, and the majority cased in either yellow gold or rose gold. Some references are so utterly rare that until today some of the references have never appeared at auction, and were only known by archival images that survived in the books of Vacheron Constantin. We are particularly delighted that, in this auction, we have been entrusted by diferent collectors coming from numerous countries with an incredibly handsome and varied selection of wristwatch chronographs. In our view, shared by numerous scholars in the feld, this is the most varied and rich ofering of diferent Vacheron Constantin chronographs for at least a decade, if not longer. In total, seven diferent models are ofered here namely: • Three examples of reference 4072 cased in yellow gold, pink gold and stainless steel.
We are very proud that this ofering comes at a time when Vacheron Constantin celebrates their 260th Anniversary, showcasing the history of their chronograph watches until January 2016 at their historic Maison in the center of Geneva at 7 Quai de l’Ile. These watches follow our inaugural sales, where two of the most beautiful chronographs to appear on the market in years generated unprecedented excitement. The strong results achieved illustrate the growing popularity and appreciation of Vacheron’s timepieces around the world. For further reading on the history of Vacheron Constantin’s vintage chronographs please visit www.thehourlounge.com - Vacheron’s discussion forum, for an in-depth article on the history of their chronograph watches written by Alex Ghotbi. We wish to warmly thank Vacheron Constantin for kindly allowing us to republish wonderful advertisements and archival photographs from their historical archives.
• The rare reference 4177, and its successor, the famous 4178 – both with exquisite tear-drop lugs. • The ultra rare 6026 in pink gold, 6087, the exclusive 4083, and an historical highlight – a single button chronograph with enamel dial from 1929.
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