VACHERON & CONSTANTIN, STEEL AND PINK GOLD PULSATION DIAL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, REF. 4178Important information about this lot
Price Realised USD 32,500
Estimate
USD 15,000 - USD 20,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
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Lot Essay
This Vacheron & Constantin chronograph Ref. 4178 is an impressive example of the company’s landmark chronograph models; it was in production from 1938 until the early 1970s. It existed with oval-shaped chronograph buttons or with the better known rectangular variant like the present watch. Ref. 4178 is an all-time classic with a decent size for modern taste due to its stepped case and the claw lugs – especially in combination with the really rare steel and pink gold case. The watch has been modified during an earlier service – therefore no extract from Vacheron & Constantin can be ordered.
Consigned by an European Private Collector.
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The watch is in very good overall condition with age-related traces of wear including some superficial scratches. The dial has been slightly cleaned. The watch has been modified during an earlier service – therefore no extract from Vacheron & Constantin can be ordered.
The movement is in working order at the time of cataloguing, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.