Vacheron Constantin Cronografo ref. 4178

Vacheron Constantin Cronografo ref. 4178

Technical Details & Model History

Case: 18kt yellow gold, approx. 36 mm diameter
Movement: manual winding, Vacheron Constantin caliber 492
Dial: original two-tone, indelible, with pulsometer scale and applied indexes
Crystal: plexiglass, classic rectangular chronograph pushers
Reference: 4178
Year of production: 1940s–1950s
Strap: brown alligator with original gold buckle
Condition: excellent, indelible dial and all original components

Key Features

Pulsometer scale on the dial, rare and highly desirable among ref. 4178 models
Distinctive “teardrop” (or fan-shaped) lugs that define the ref. 4178
Finely finished movement, classic column-wheel chronograph from Vacheron Constantin
Classic proportions and elegant design blending vintage dress and sport chronograph aesthetics

Historical Context

Produced by Vacheron Constantin between 1940 and 1964, reference 4178 is considered an icon among vintage chronographs for its perfectly balanced design, elegantly shaped lugs, and classic complications. An example with an original dial and pulsometer scale adds historical significance and authentic appeal to the piece.

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