CASE NUMBER: 547’567, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 692’493

Name: VACHERON CONSTANTIN, 222 REF. 46003/411, A TWO TONE AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH
Brand: CASE NUMBER: 547’567, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 692’493
Price: 14000.00 USD
Availability: SoldOut

Price Realised USD 17,640

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USD 15,000 - USD 25,000

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VACHERON CONSTANTIN, 222 REF. 46003/411, A TWO TONE AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH

CASE NUMBER: 547’567, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 692’493

Price Realised USD 17,640

CIRCA: 1981
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel and 18k yellow gold
DIAMETER: 34 mm.
BRACELET: Integrated stainless steel and 18k yellow gold bracelet
DIAL: Silvered with applied gold hour markers
MOVEMENT: Cal. 1124, automatic
FUNCTIONS: Time, date
CLASP: Stainless steel folding clasp
WITH: Extract from the Archives confirming 1981 as the year of production of this timepiece.

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Lot Essay

In 1977, Vacheron Constantin launched the Reference 222 ‘Jumbo’ to celebrate 222 years of continuous watch manufacturing. Designed by Jörg Hysek, the watch was produced in a limited edition of 500 examples in stainless steel, 120 in stainless steel and gold, and 100 in 18k gold. With such a classic yet bold 1970’s sport design, the reference 222 has become increasingly sought after by collectors who have come to admire its Seventies sports watch aesthetic.

The Ref. 46003 was the mid-size version (34 mm.) of the original 222 ‘Jumbo’ model. It is believed that Vacheron Constantin only produced about 1,000 pieces of the mid-size model. The Ref. 46003 featured a monocoque case with a flat caseback and slim profile. The integrated bracelet was manufactured by the renowned Gay Frères, who also made bracelets for Rolex, the Patek Philippe Nautilus and Heuer. This reference was powered by the self-winding Cal. 1124, a movement based on the Jaeger-LeCoultre Cal. 889.