Lot 14
Vacheron Constantin

222

Ref. 44018
Sold forCHF 90'000
Total bids6
EstimateCHF 70'000 – 100'000
LocationRemote warehouse
  • No buyer’s premium

Reasons to bid

The ‘222’ watch comes from a special collection by Vacheron Constantin in honor of the company’s 222nd anniversary. The collection was launched in 1977 and is the most serious competitor to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus, both of which were introduced in the 1970s. These two designs are considered pioneers of the genre of sporty, elegant luxury watches in stainless steel, and Vacheron Constantin has created its own vision of this design with the ‘222’. Slim case, ultra-thin Vacheron Constantin automatic caliber 1121 based on the Jaeger LeCoultre 920 movement-blank, magnificent integral bracelet with hexagonal center links and, to add even more character, a gold Maltese cross pressed into the case at 5 o’clock – this is a true Vacheron Constantin masterpiece that is quite rare compared to its competitors. 

CaseStainless steel case, with a solid stainless steel caseback, corwn at 3 o'clock
BraceletStainless steel Vacheron Constantin bracelet & folding clasp
DialGrey dial with applied indices, date indication at 3 o'clock, signed. Vacheron Constantin
MovementRhodium-plated automatic movement, with hours, minutes, date complication
Cal.1121
Case No.522***
D=37mm
Case:Very good, only small signs of wear
Bracelet:Very good, only small signs of wear
Dial:Very good, signs of patina & coloration
Movement:Very good, all functions working properly
Amplitude (Dial on top/Lift angle 52):Approx 260°
Accuracy (Dial on top):Approx +4 sec/day