106th Auction
2022/5/21
Lot 121
Vacheron & ConstantinJumbo
An extremely rare, large vintage Geneva wristwatch in practically new condition, with indirect centre seconds and V&C extract of the archives
Sold
estimated
33.000—40.000 €
Price realized
41.300 €
specific features
Case
18 K gold, push back, Vacheron & Constantin 18 K gold buckle.
Dial
Silvered.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.312483
Ref.4539
Cal.P454/5C
Diam.38 mm
Circa1949
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.150 g
Vacheron & Constantin's Jumbo wristwatch reference 4539, manufactured in 1949, is undoubtedly one of Vacheron & Constantin's rarest models. As the name suggests, it is distinguished by its exceptionally large diameter of 38 mm for the time and still today. The wide flat bezel and the long lugs reinforce the impression and give the watch a beautiful presence on the wrist. Its dial design is very minimalist, with applied gold Arabic numerals and bar indexes, as well as a contrasting blue central seconds hand. All in all, the timepiece is in pristine, original condition. The case is sharp, the dial immaculate and has a charismatic, even champagne tone - a fantastic collector's item of timeless elegance.