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Vacheron Constantin. A rare stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with sigma dial 222, Ref: 46003/411, Circa 1985 image 1
Vacheron Constantin. A rare stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with sigma dial 222, Ref: 46003/411, Circa 1985 image 2
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Vacheron Constantin. A rare stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with sigma dial
222, Ref: 46003/411, Circa 1985

Fine Watches
21 June 2023, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £24,910.08 inc. premium

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Vacheron Constantin. A rare stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with sigma dial

Model: 222
Reference: 46003/411
Date: Circa 1985
Movement: 33-jewel Cal.1124 automatic, No.692702
Dial: Brushed silvered, applied white gold baton hour markers with luminous inserts, black outer minute divisions, date aperture at 3, white gold baton hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds
Case: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down bezel, applied Maltese cross near 7, No.572495
Strap/Bracelet: Brushed and polished link
Buckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 34mm
Accompaniments: Vacheron Constantin box, outer card, Certificate of Origin and Guarantee, service receipt dated 13th November 2007

Footnotes

The Vacheron Constantin 222 was launched in 1977 to mark the 222nd anniversary of the brand. Often mistakenly attributed to Gerald Genta, the model was designed by 24-year-old Jörg Hysek a former designer with Rolex, incorporating many similar ideas to the Nautilus and Royal Oak. The monobloc, tonneau shaped case features a distinctive bezel and a high-quality integrated bracelet.

The model was offered in three sizes, the 37mm 'jumbo' size, 34mm as shown with the current model, and 24mm. According to research, it is believed that there were over 1,300 of 24mm models produced, approximately 1000 in 34mm and around 700 of the 'jumbo' size.

Long overlooked by collectors, the 222 is beginning to amass more and more interest thanks to its rarity and exceptional quality. Interest in the model has also been elevated thanks to the relaunch of the 222 in 18K gold last year by Vacheron Constantin.

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