Christie's New York · 2019
Vacheron Constantin — Chronograph
Reference 4178 · 18k Yellow Gold
$12,500
≈ CHF11k · €12k · £10k · HK$98k · ¥1,950,000
About this lot
One of the most celebrated vintage chronograph references, known for its large 36mm case and distinctive fancy lugs.
Ranks #51 of 55 Vacheron Constantin auction lots we track (top 93%) · #999 of 1,119 documented luxury watch sales overall (top 89%) · all Vacheron Constantin records →
Other documented Vacheron Constantin auction lots
| Reference | Model | Hammer | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57260 | Reference 57260 | $8,000,000 | 2015 | Vacheron Constantin (commission) |
| 44018 | 222 'Jumbo' | $160,000 | 2021 | Phillips Geneva |
| 4178 | Chronograph | $150,000 | 2016 | Phillips Geneva |
| 6087 | Cornes de Vache | $125,000 | 2016 | Phillips Geneva |
| 402833 | King Fouad I Pocket Watch | $2,755,000 | 2005 | Antiquorum Geneva |
| 80250/000R-9145 | Tour de l'Ile | $1,564,000 | 2005 | Antiquorum Geneva |
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| Omega 2627 SC |
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