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142 - VACHERON CONSTANTIN 222 ‘Saudi Arabia’ Ref.
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Estimate €18,000 - €25,000
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Description
VACHERON CONSTANTIN 222 ‘Saudi Arabia’ Ref. 46004/411 No. 549495 Circa 1981 Gift wristwatch in steel and 18k yellow gold (750) Case: octagonal, gold bezel, screw-down crown, signed Dial: champagne-coloured, applied ‘stick’ hour markers, central seconds hand, date window, decorated with the coat of arms of Saudi Arabia, signed Movement: automatic cal. 12''1124, signed Strap: link strap, in gold and steel Buckle: folding clasp, signed Wrist circumference: approx. 18.5 cm Diameter: 34 mm Gross weight: 93.90 g. Includes: period case decorated with the emblem of Saudi Arabia, a period tag. Provenance: Presented in 1983 by King Fahd bin Abdulaziz, and kept by its owner ever since. We would like to thank Vacheron Constantin Heritage for their kind cooperation. A stainless steel and 18k yellow gold automatic wristwatch, featuring a dial bearing the Saudi Arabian Coat of Arms. Comes with a fitted presentation box decorated with the emblem of Saudi Arabia. Presented in 1983 by King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud during his stay in Nice in 1983, and kept ever since by its owner. With our sincere thanks to Vacheron Constantin Heritage for their kind collaboration. Introduced in 1977 to celebrate the manufacture’s 222nd anniversary, the reference 46004/411 is one of the rarest variants in the 222 collection. Fitted with an ultra-thin movement developed from a Jaeger-LeCoultre 920 base, this model, nicknamed ‘Square’, embodies a distinctly 1970s aesthetic. Consigned for sale by its original owner, this gift watch has never been worn. Presented by King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud during an official visit to France, it was carefully preserved in a safe for over forty years and is now being offered for public sale for the first time.  Introduced in 1977 to mark the 222nd anniversary of the manufacture, reference 46004/411 ranks among the rarest variations of the celebrated 222 collection. Powered by an ultra-thin movement developed from the Jaeger-LeCoultre 920 calibre, this model, nicknamed the “Square”, embodies a distinctly 1970s aesthetic. Consigned for sale by its original owner, this presentation watch has never been worn. Presented by King Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud during an official visit to France, it was carefully preserved in a safe for more than forty years and is now being offered at public auction for the very first time. CONDITION REPORT:  Movement operational at the time of catalogue compilation. In excellent condition. Few signs of wear. Slight oxidation of the gold visible. Case with original blister pack on the back; a few slight scratches visible on the case back. Dial in good condition.  Please note that all watches are sold as is. No guarantee is given as to their working condition. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches. Buyers are advised to consult a watchmaker to check the watch’s water resistance. Any information provided regarding restoration, damage or the condition of the watch is subject to the buyer’s own judgement. The absence of any indication of replacement parts, restoration or damage does not in any way imply that an item is free from any existing defects. All items presented may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. The dimensions and weight of the items are given as approximate figures. CONDITION REPORT: Movement operational at the time of cataloguing. Overall well-preserved condition with very few signs of wear. Slight oxidation visible on the gold. Case back still bearing its original protective sticker, with a few light scratches visible on the back of the case. Dial in good condition. Please note that all watches are sold “as is”.” No warranty is given regarding the working condition of the watch. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches. Buyers are advised to consult a watchmaker to verify the water resistance of the watch. Any references to restoration, accident, or condition remain subject to the buyer’s personal judgement. The absence of any mention of replacement parts, restoration or damage does not imply that an item is free from defects. All items offered for sale may have undergone previous servicing and may contain non-original parts. Dimensions and weights are provided for guidance only and are approximate.
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