Important Watches: Part I
Important Watches: Part I
Vacheron Constantin
'Jumbo' 222, Ref. 44018/411 Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Made in 1980 | 江詩丹頓 | 44018/411型號「'Jumbo' 222」精鋼鍊帶腕錶備日期顯示，1980年製
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May 10, 11:59 AM GMT
Estimate
60,000 - 90,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Vacheron Constantin
'Jumbo' 222, Ref. 44018/411
Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet
Made in 1980
江詩丹頓
44018/411型號「'Jumbo' 222」精鋼鍊帶腕錶備日期顯示，1980年製
Dial: grey
Calibre: cal. 1121 automatic, 36 jewels
Movement number: 685'232
Case: stainless steel, screw-down bezel
Case number: 522'399
Closure: stainless steel Vacheron Constantin bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions: 37 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 190 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archive, service details and travel pouch
Celebrating the 222nd anniversary of the brand, Vacheron Constantin launched the reference 222 in 1977. All too often erroneously attributed to Gérald Genta, and aesthetically one can understand why, the model was actually born of a design by Jorg Hysek. A legendary reference in its own right, the 222 plays with a similar idea of integrating the bracelet to a monobloc case with an intricate bezel as the pièce-de-resistance. In spite of flying under the radar for many years, the 222 is gathering more and more interest from collectors, for its exceptional design, rarity and historical relevance.