The Hong Kong Watch Auction: TWO | Page 242

196 . Vacheron Constantin
A fine and rare yellow gold oversized wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and fitted presentation box
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Manufacturer Vacheron Constantin Year Circa 1950
Reference No . 4737 Movement No . 536 ’ 923 Case No . 356 ’ 537 Model Name ’ Cioccolatone ’ Material 18k yellow gold Calibre Automatic , P1019 / 2 ,
21 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Black Vacheron Constantin crocodile leather strap Clasp / Buckle 18k yellow gold buckle Dimensions 35 mm . width Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 100,000-200,000 USD 12,000-25,000
Accessories With Vacheron Constantin fitted presentation box .
The present watch , lovingly dubbed ‘ Cioccolatone ’, showcases Vacheron Constantin ’ s innovation during the 1950s . At the time , hardly any other watchmaker was making such unusual and interesting watches , and the ‘ Cioccolatone ’ really stood out from the crowd with its oversized square face and multi-level case . The present watch , still carrying its original proportions , is offered in excellent condition and is accompanied with a fitted presentation box .