Lot 33
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Vacheron Constantin. A fine stainless steel limited edition automatic wristwatch with date, bracelet and box
On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT wil… Read more Reference 222The following three lots, 33 – 35, are a rare “complete” selection of Vacheron Constantin’s celebrated reference 222, representing all three case colours made at the time. Reference 222 was launched in 1977 to celebrate the manufacturer’s 222nd year of continues watch manufacture. It was made in a limited edition of 500 examples in stainless steel, 120 in stainless steel and gold and 100 in 18K gold.Reference 222 is a classic time-only watch, its design is different from any other watch of Vacheron Constantin’s production at the time. It was meant to be a bold sports watch, reflecting the fashion of the late 1970s, which it unquestionably does.Today, examples of reference 222 appearing in public are highly coveted collector’s pieces, especially when in such well-preserved condition as these three specimen.
Vacheron Constantin. A fine stainless steel limited edition automatic wristwatch with date, bracelet and box

Signed Vacheron Constantin, Genève, Automatic, Ref. 44018, 222 model, movement no. 685417, case no. 522347, manufactured in 1979

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Vacheron Constantin. A fine stainless steel limited edition automatic wristwatch with date, bracelet and box
Signed Vacheron Constantin, Genève, Automatic, Ref. 44018, 222 model, movement no. 685417, case no. 522347, manufactured in 1979
MOVEMENT: automatic, cal. K1211, stamped with the Geneva seal, 36 jewels
DIAL: black matte dial, applied luminous baton indexes, luminous hands, outer minute divisions, window for date
CASE: stainless steel tonneau-shaped, scalloped bezel, snap on back, 37 mm. diam.
SIGNED: case, dial and movement
BRACELET/CLASP:stainless steel Vacheron Constantin bracelet and deployant clasp, overall length of the bracelet approx. 170 mm
ACCOMPANIED BY: Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1979, extra link and box with outer packaging.
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On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 8% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.

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