Les Collectionneurs Reference 4178
4178 35 mm Yellow Gold
Les Collectionneurs reference 4178
Some would say that reference 4178 represents the epitome of Vacheron Constantin's mastery of the art of watchmaking. A chronograph watch in 18K yellow gold from 1941 with pure, elegant aesthetics, a touch of boldness, and a magnificently crafted, flawless mechanism. Its silver dial houses 30-minute and small seconds counters, and a railroad-style minute counter with 1/5 second increments, base 1,000 tachymeter scale.
Watch
- Weight
- 48 grams
- Year of production
- 1941
- Year of sale
- 1941
- Special features
- Fan shaped lugs
- Origin
- Swiss made
Case
- Material
- Yellow Gold
- Size
- 35 mm
- Thickness
- 11 mm
Bracelet
- Material of the bracelets
- Calf
- Size
- 17.5/14
Buckle
- Type
- Ardillon
- Material
- Yellow Gold
Dial
- Indexes type and material
- Yellow gold baton indexes
- Reference
- 434
- Energy
- Manual
- Indications
- Chronograph, Tachymeter
About this watch
Today, reference 4178 is considered a particularly outstanding piece in the company's heritage. Thanks to its success, this chronograph, first launched in 1940, remained in production until 1964. Immediately recognizable thanks to its fan-shaped horns, it is often held up as an example of perfect symmetry and balanced proportions.
About the caliber
Featuring the column-wheel Caliber 434, fewer than 250 of the version in yellow gold were produced, making this watch all the more desirable.
Vacheron Constantin Chronographs
The oldest chronograph wristwatch of the Vacheron Constantin collections, a single push-button model in gold with a minute counter that dates back to 1917. The Manufacture has long been renowned for its watchmaking expertise. With the introduction of the wristwatch, this trend became even more pronounced, particularly with models whose practicality and functionality paved the way for the wrist instruments seen in the first half of the 20th century. Vacheron Constantin contributed to this evolution with its single push-button chronographs produced during the 1930s and 1940s, which were praised for their reliability and sturdy cases, which were often crafted from gold.
A trusted link with your timepiece
Each timepiece from this exclusive offer comes with a Digital Passport that provides trust and transparency thanks to key information such as the timepiece's Serial Number and History, information which will be updated throughout the watch's lifetime. A certificate of authenticity and a two-year warranty will aslo be available.
A link between the past and the present
Enthusiasts and connoisseurs are now able to fulfill their ultimate goal of possessing one of these rare, vintage watches. Carefully selected by the Heritage Department and restored according to the rules of the art within the Manufacture, these Vacheron Constantin timepieces dating from the 20th century are now part of the collection "Les Collectionneurs".
OTHER VINTAGE TREASURES
The preservation of rare watches
Perpetuating the beat of an age-old movement, ensuring the sustainability of a watch passed on from generation to generation, this is what gives meaning to the long and meticulous work of our Master Craftsmen. Every restoration is a special case and sometimes requires forgotten expertise... Consequently, the result goes well beyond all expectations.
The Hour Lounge
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Experience this watch in person
Come feel the craftsmanship of this vintage treasure on your wrist. Contact us to know more about its location and availability.