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Vacheron Constantin Chronograph Ref. 4072

Partially verified

This Vacheron Constantin chronograph, identified as reference 4072, is constructed with an 18K yellow gold case measuring 34 mm in diameter. The watch houses a manual-wind Calibre 492, which the source notes is designed based on the Valjoux 22 movement. The champagne-colored dial features two sub-dials, telemeter and tachymeter scales, and applied indices with Arabic numerals at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions. The hands include yellow gold hour and minute indicators, accompanied by blued steel chronograph hands. The piece is fitted with a two-piece handmade leather strap and an 18K yellow gold buckle. According to the provided information, the watch is from the 1950s and is part of a production series manufactured between 1938 and the early 1970s. The source states that only 214 examples of this reference were produced with the specific Calibre 492 movement.

Front view of the Vacheron Constantin 4072 chronograph with champagne dial, gold case, and brown leather strap.
Front view of the Vacheron Constantin 4072 chronograph with champagne dial, gold case, and brown leather strap. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Vacheron Constantin
Reference
4072
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1950s
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
466XXX

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Design and Dial Features

The watch displays a champagne-toned dial layout incorporating both telemeter and tachymeter scales. Arabic numerals are positioned at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions, complemented by hour indices. The dial includes two sub-registers and a central chronograph hand.

The source describes the hands as a combination of yellow gold for the primary timekeeping and blued steel for the chronograph functions. The dial shows minor signs of aging, described as vintage characteristics consistent with the watch's period of production.

Evidence for this section
  • “صفحه ساعت با رنگ شامپاینی و دو ساب-دایال، دارای مقیاس‌های تله‌متر و تاچیمتر است”
  • “عقربه‌های طلای زرد در کنار عقربه‌های آبی‌رنگ کرنوگراف، تضاد بصری بسیار زیبایی ایجاد کرده‌اند”
  • “علائم جزئی پیری روی صفحه، تنها بر اصالت و جذابیت وینتیج این اثر افزوده است”

Movement and Construction

The timepiece is powered by the Calibre 492 movement. The source reports that this movement is based on the Valjoux 22 base, finished to the standards of Vacheron Constantin.

The case is constructed from 18K yellow gold and features lugs that retain their geometry. The watch is completed with rectangular chronograph pushers and the original crown.

Evidence for this section
  • “این ساعت خاص از کالیبر 492 بهره می‌برد که بر پایه Valjoux 22 طراحی شده”
  • “از میان کل تولیدات رفرنس 4072، تنها ۲۱۴ نمونه به کالیبر 492 مجهز شده‌اند”
  • “وضعیت بدنه طلای ۱۸ عیار آن در شرایطی استثنایی قرار دارد و گوشه‌های قاب (Lugs) تقارن و اصالت خود را به خوبی حفظ کرده‌اند”

Provenance and Production

The reference 4072 was produced by Vacheron Constantin between 1938 and the early 1970s. The total production for the reference is recorded as 1178 examples, with only 214 units containing the Calibre 492.

The watch is presented on a handmade leather strap secured by an 18K yellow gold buckle. The source notes that the watch remains functional.

Evidence for this section
  • “در طول سه دهه تولید این مدل، تنها ۱۱۷۸ نمونه از آن ساخته شده”
  • “از میان کل تولیدات رفرنس 4072، تنها ۲۱۴ نمونه به کالیبر 492 مجهز شده‌اند”
  • “این ساعت بر روی یک بند چرمی دست‌ساز با سگک طلای ۱۸ عیار عرضه می‌شود”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production year associated with serial number 466XXX?
  • Can the provenance of this specific 466XXX case be traced to original sale records?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vacheron Constantin Chronograph Ref. 4072
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerVacheron Constantin“برند: Vacheron Constantin”
Reference4072“رفرنس 4072”
Case material18K yellow gold“جنس بدنه: طلای ۱۸ عیار”
Diameter34 mm“قطر: ۳۴ میلی‌متر”
Production scarcity1 of 214 examples with Cal. 492“تنها ۲۱۴ نمونه به کالیبر 492 مجهز شده‌اند”
Serial number466XXX“شماره سریال: 466XXX”

Visible details

  • Champagne-colored dial with visible age-related patination
  • Two rectangular chronograph pushers positioned on the right side of the case
  • Blue-toned chronograph hand and sub-dial hands

Research qualifications

  • The exact production date within the 1950s is not specified
  • The specific serial number attribution is provided by the secondary source listing

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Vacheron Constantin Chronograph 18K YG (Ref. 4072) 'Cal. 492' دهه ۱۹۵۰

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record c88885ff02

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