Vacheron & Constantin 18K gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 4072
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1945
Maker / issuer
Vacheron ConstantinThis reference 4072 manual wind chronograph wristwatch by Vacheron & Constantin dates to circa 1945 according to the source. The timepiece is cased in 18K gold measuring 35mm in diameter, featuring a brushed and polished round case with downturned lugs, twin pushers flanking the winding crown, and a snap-on back numbered 365841.
The champagne dial has applied faceted baton hour markers, Roman numerals at 6 and 12, an outer tachymeter scale, 1/5-second divisions, and twin sub-dials. The watch is powered by a 19-jewel Calibre V492 manual-wind column wheel chronograph movement numbered 470042, and is fitted on a black calfskin strap with an associated buckle.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Reference
- 4072
- Case Number
- 365841
- Case Diameter
- 35mm
- Case Material
- 18K gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Number
- 470042
- Movement Calibre
- Cal.V492
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron & Constantin
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold case measuring 35mm. The design includes a brushed and polished round finish, downturned lugs, and a snap-on back. The winding crown is flanked by twin rectangular pushers. The champagne dial features applied faceted baton hour markers, Roman numerals at 6 and 12, a black outer tachymeter scale, and 1/5-second divisions. The display includes sub-dials at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions for 30-minute recording and constant seconds, respectively. The hands consist of polished pointed batons and a blued steel center chronograph hand.
- Visible features
- • Warm champagne-toned dial exhibits noticeable mottled patina and localized spotting across the surface. • Dual chronograph sub-dials are symmetrically arranged at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. • Round yellow gold case is fitted with rectangular chronograph pushers and attached to a smooth black leather strap.
- Movement and Configuration
- The watch is powered by a 19-jewel Cal.V492 manual-wind column wheel chronograph movement. The movement is recorded with the serial number 470042. The watch is fitted with a black calfskin strap and an associated buckle. The case, dial, and movement are reported as signed.
- Reference and Production Context
- The timepiece is identified as a reference 4072, a model first introduced by Vacheron & Constantin in 1938. According to the source, this specific example corresponds to an earlier production period, resulting in a date of circa 1945. The source states that it is believed 214 examples of this reference were produced in yellow gold featuring the calibre 492 movement.
Identification
- Reference
- 4072
- Serial number
- 365841
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement condition, calibre markings, case back interior, and hallmarks cannot be independently verified from the single dial-side photograph.
- Research required: Catalog explicitly notes the buckle is associated rather than original.