1940s Vacheron & Constantin Ref.4178 Tear-Drop 18K YG Chronograph "Yellow on Yellow"

Manufacturer	Vacheron & Constantin
Model	Chronograph
Year of Manufacture	1940s
Reference no.	4178
Product no.	A-6462
Price

Manufacturer

Vacheron & Constantin

Model

Chronograph

Year of Manufacture

1940s

Reference no.

4178

Product no.

A-6462

Price

This is a rare 18K yellow gold 36mm teardrop chronograph with the famous C.V492 movement, manufactured by Vacheron Constantin in the late 1940s. It is based on the famous C.V492 movement, which is also made by the Valjoux company. It has beautiful finishing such as chamfers and Geneva waves. The 18K yellow gold case with a teardrop design has a 36mm size, but the characteristic lugs give it a presence. The yellow color dial with a tachymeter around the periphery and baton hands with up-right Roman indexes has a beautiful color and a great taste. The 18K yellow gold jubilee bracelet is not genuine, but it is matched with the watch body in terms of design and quality.

Item details

Serial no.	299,***
Caliber	V492
Movement no.	466,***
Movement type	Manual winding
Material	18K Yellow gold
Case size	36mm
Case type	Snap back Non-Water-resistant

Dial	Original
Type of Indices	Applied marker
Belt	Non-original (lug width: 18mm) / 18K YG
Evaluation case	93％
Evaluation dial	93％
Evaluation mov	93％
Condition	4.5
Rarity	4.5

Other details

Case: Minor scratches and ageing, but retains original shape, volume and hallmarks.

Dial: Very clean with no noticeable scratches or stains, although there are some slight age-related changes.

Movement: No problems with winding or chrono functions. Accuracy is around 20 seconds per day.