Vacheron Constantin Vintage Chronograph 4072 Review

Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is among the earliest watch makers on the planet. The organization began in Geneva, Switzerland by Jean-Marc Vacheron. Vacheron would be a youthful and hopeful entrepreneur who had been searching to create a reputation for themself in Switzerland. Little did Vacheron realize that 250 years later, his company would be among the best watch makers on the planet.

In this article, I would like to show you a vintage Vacheron Constantin watch. This vintage Vacheron Constantin chronograph ref. 4072 in gold, which we're proud to inform you here.

A little in history first. The reference 4072 was at the catalogue for several years, from 1938 towards the early seventies. Under this single reference, we are able to find several watches, discussing exactly the same specifications however with various designs. These bi-compax chronographs were obtainable in gold, pink gold, stainless steel and a mix of steel and gold. Pushers might be either rectangular or (rarely) oblong-formed. Finally, the bezel could adopt a bevelled or perhaps a flat design (although the flat design, such as the oblong pushers, seemed to be rare). This really is quite an infrequent watch, as production of all of the models was limited to 1178 pieces, and just 285 were this gold version using the calibre 13’VZ 434 (source: The Hour Lounge).

Often a Calibre 13’VZ 434 ticks inside this chronograph (some possess a Cal 13’VZ 492 that shares exactly the same base however with minor versions). This movement is dependant on a Valjoux 22, but has gone through the particular (high) finishing standards of Vacheron Constantin, meaning bevelled angles from the bridges and levers, straight graining around the flat surfaces from the levers and polished screw-heads and countersinks (because the watch includes a closed caseback, we can’t demonstrate the movement).

The Vacheron Constantin vintage chronograph ref. 4072 that people had the opportunity to handle presents an off-whitened dial with black printed markers and numbers (for that 6 and also the 12). A few of the 4072s feature applied indexes in gold. The hour and minute hands are classical batons in gold. The little second hand, along with the chronograph hands (30-min counter and central hand), consists of blued steel. They still show a superb and incredibly deep colour. Even when showing some indications of use, the dial and also the hands have been in amazing condition and show the abilities of VAC watchmakers.

The ref. 4072 is available in a 34mm case, within gold. The bezel on that one is beveled and handle in mirror polish. Sides from the case are brushed and also the top and lugs are polished. This version features the rare oblong-formed pushers. Not surprisingly, the case can also be in mint (otherwise new) condition.

It’s clearly small around the wrist in comparison to modern watches, even dress watches like a Vacheron Constantin Patrimony. Additionally the pedigree from the brand and also the certainty of their origin and you will possess the perfect nineteen forties chronograph. This watch is available at €.38.100-Eur.