243 Vacheron Constantin An incredibly rare and attractive, chronograph wristwatch in steel, with two tone telemetric and tachymetric scales dial, reference 4072.

Estimate: € 65.000 –⁠ 130.000

Among the most celebrated vintage chronographs ever produced by any Swiss maison, Vacheron Constantin’s reference 4072 occupies a place of quiet greatness—an icon of balance, rarity, and timeless design. Made between 1938 and the early 1960s, it is one of the longest-running and most revered chronographs in the brand’s history. The present example, cased in stainless steel and powered by the esteemed caliber V434, belongs to a small and highly desirable production—only around 250 such examples are believed to have been made. What sets this example apart is not only its rarity but also the remarkable quality of its stainless steel case. Generous in its proportions for the era, the case possesses a presence on the wrist that feels both commanding and elegant. Its concave lugs, angular bezel, and sharp definition are preserved to an incredible degree, speaking to both the resilience of the design and the care this watch has received over nearly eight decades. The dial is a masterpiece in its own right. Two-tone in execution, it reveals an interplay of textures and shades that catch the light with subtle brilliance. The scales remain crisp, the applied yellow-gold numerals and markers perfectly intact, lending the watch a richness and sophistication that few dials of the period can match. Accompanied by its presentation box and confirmed by an Extract from the Archives as being manufactured in 1946, this reference 4072 is a distillation of Vacheron Constantin’s artistry in case design and dial work, and an enduring testament to why this reference remains one of the most coveted chronographs of the 20th century.

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