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
Reference: 4178
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1940's
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 434
Case N°: 286781
Movement N°: 437575
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: Dial, movement and case

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.