52 Vacheron Constantin Fascinating and Attractive Round Shaped Manual Winding Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Reference 4178, With Fancy Lugs

Estimate: € 20.000 –⁠ 40.000

Model Chronograph
Year 1940's
Reference 4178
Case Material Yellow Gold
Case Number 286781
Bracelet Material Leather Strap
Movement Manual, cal. 434
Movement Number 437575
Dimension 36 mm
Signed Dial, movement and case
Movement Manual, cal. 434

Immediately recognizable thanks to its gorgeous and inimitable teardrop lugs, the 4178 is also considered one of the most beautiful chronograph watches ever made by Vacheron Constantin powered by the caliber 434. The present example has a three body yellow-gold case with snap on back, rounded band and square pushers in great conditions with sharp edges. The two-tone silver dial presents gilt baton indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and 30-minute register dials spreading a big charm.