54 Vacheron Constantin Very Rare and Glamorous Chronometer Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Reference 4642, With Silver Dial Depicting King Saud Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia
Estimate: €6,000 – 12,000
Sold (Premium)€7,150
Model: Flying Saucer
Reference: 4642
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1955
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 1001
Case N°: 340883
Movement N°: 522840
Dimensions: 35 mm
Signed: Dial, movement and case
The present Vacheron Constantin ref.4642 is believed to be from a small series of watches made in the 1950s as a special order for the household of King Saud bin Abdul Aziz, in commemoration of his accession to the throne in 1953. This very rare yellow-gold case is still very well preserved and presents no lugs with the strap that goes directly into the case. The silvered dial offers yellow gold applied baton numerals, seconds at 6 while at 3 o’clock the enamel Saudi logo, and at 9 the portrait of King Saud bin Abdul Aziz.