Lot 379

Vacheron & Constantin

A stunningly beautiful vintage wrist chronograph with 30 min. counter

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This watch possesses a particularly attractive dial with areas in two different silver hues and blued chronograph hands. The applied Arabic numerals and dot indexes in pink gold form a beautiful contrast. This timepiece is in altogether excellent condition and a must for any discerning collector of rare sports chronographs.

The reference 4178 models are regarded as the most beautiful wrist chronographs ever made. The perfect symmetrical proportions, the clear-cut design and the unusually shaped, exquisitely bevelled lugs give this timepiece its magnificent, distinctive appearance.
The model was first introduced in 1940 and available until about 1964, with examples in yellow gold, pink gold, steel and a steel/gold combination. Two chronograph calibres were used - V492 and V434.