Vacheron Constantin, Cioccolatone, 1950's, 4737, Yellow Gold

EUR 26,000 (excl. VAT)

Nicknamed “Cioccolatone” due to its resemblance to a square of chocolate, the reference 4737 by Vacheron Constantin is surely one of them most appreciated timepieces ever manufactured by the brand. The present example strike for the quality of its large distinctive shape and curved profile that really capture the zeitgeist of the time of its release in the 1950s, echoing the grand contemporary American curves of the period with clean lines and biomorphic shapes. Offered in outstanding original condition, the present watch with rounded stepped lugs and bezel, along with the slightly curved case is the very charming variant with automatic caliber and center seconds, much appreciated by traditionalists and nonconformists for its elegant simplicity and the purity of its design. Its avant-garde, industrial design exemplifies beauty and artistic creativity and is surely the high level vintage timepiece.

Part of the following event:

Private Sales at Cipriani MC - Winter Watches Exhibition | 28 Nov 2023 –⁠ 10 Apr 2024