249 Vacheron Constantin Rare and Attractive, Turnograph, Automatic Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, With Rotating Bezel, Reference 6782

Estimate: € 5.000 –⁠ 10.000

Model: Turnograph Reference: 6782 Case Material: Yellow Gold Bracelet Material: Leather Strap Year: 1970 Movement: Automatic Caliber: K1072 Case N°: 458 566 Movement N°: 629 745 Dimensions: 36 mm Signed: Dial, Movement and Case Accessories: Pochette When pronouncing the name “Turnograph” immediately, the mind goes to Rolex. Considering its sporty style, it comes with no doubts that this model has been produced by the sportiest brand in the world of horology. Anyway, also another brand which instead is universally known for dress and elegant watches has decided to create a watch with the exact same name and a sport/tool layout. Rather thick for dress watches of the time, the reference 6782 of Vacheron here offered features a water-resistant case and rotating bezel to measure elapsed time. Despite its solid case, this model remains an overtly luxurious timepiece with a huge attention to details just as the Vacheron tradition dictates: the milling of the bezel, the use of gold instead of stainless steel for the case, are just a couple of tips on which concentrate and admire. This 6782 is offered in fair and nice condition, still retaining all of its original hallmarks, with case back displaying original quality and clear defined serial numbers, while the luxurious champagne dial is clean and in all original condition. The baton indexes and a matching baton handset inlaid with black increase the legibility of this timepiece that, despite the overall production numbers for the reference cannot be confirmed, it appears to be a very rare timepiece judging by the frequency of its appearance on the market. Ahead of its time, with a waterproof case, rotating bezel and overall sporty look, this very watch is absolutely a precious and unusual Vacheron’s creation that is definitely not easy to find.