Vacheron Constantin 222 Two Tone 46003 1980s

Name: Vacheron Constantin 222 Two Tone 46003 1980s
Brand: Vacheron Constantin
SKU: #1452
Price: 34900.00 EUR
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Description
Brand History

Vacheron Constantin 222 Two Tone Ref. 46003, 1980s - A true icon of the integrated bracelet era.

Released in 1977 for Vacheron Constantin’s 222nd anniversary, the 222 was the maison’s refined answer to the new wave of luxury sports watches. Designed by Jörg Hysek, this two-tone Ref. 46003 from the 1980s blends bold steel architecture with warm 18k yellow gold accents — embodying the decade’s spirit of innovation, elegance, and sportiness.

The 33.5 mm case flows into the original integrated bracelet with signature notched bezel and a recessed Maltese Cross at six o'clock — a detail that rewards the attentive. The golden-toned Sigma dial, slender baton hands, and date window speak with quiet confidence.

Powering it is the ultra-thin automatic Caliber 1124, based on Jaeger-LeCoultre’s legendary 889 — a movement celebrated for both its technical finesse and reliability.

Produced in limited numbers, the Vacheron 222 has become one of the most collectible pieces from the golden era of Swiss design. This two-tone model is particularly rare — and remains a timeless statement of sophisticated sportiness.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched golden Sigma dial in flawless condition
original hands & crown
original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial

BRACELET & CLASP:

the original iconic VC 222 stainless steel/18k yellow gold bracelet with no stretch is fitting up to 18.5 cm wrist size (links can be removed) / 2.5 mm thick
bracelet is showing some signs of wear
original VC stainless steel clasp

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
stainless steel / 18k yellow gold case with screw-on bezel
33.5 mm (without crown) / 42.5 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs) / 7.5 mm thick
year: 1983-1984
reference: 46003
total weight: 95 g

MOVEMENT:

Vacheron Constantin Caliber 1124 - automatic
33 jewels, 28800 A/h, 40 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 03/2026
+9 sec/d / 260°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1452

Vacheron Constantin

Since 1755, Vacheron Constantin has been the quiet cornerstone of Swiss watchmaking — the world’s oldest watch manufacturer in continuous operation. Yet despite that extraordinary lineage, the maison never shouts. It whispers — with elegance, restraint, and an unwavering commitment to horological perfection.

There is something profoundly dignified about a Vacheron Constantin. For over 250 years, it has crafted watches not just for collectors, but for kings, popes, sultans, and visionaries. Napoleon Bonaparte wore one. So did Harry Truman and the Duke of Windsor. But this isn’t a brand about ostentation. It’s about refinement. Purity of design. A kind of timeless confidence that doesn’t beg to be noticed, but rewards those who do.

From the sweeping curves of their ultra-thin dress watches to the mechanical genius behind their high complications, Vacheron Constantin represents the pinnacle of classical Swiss artistry. Every piece they create carries the imprint of tradition, yet never feels frozen in time. Their iconic Maltese cross — born from a gear component used in precise movement regulation — is a symbol of their relentless pursuit of harmony between function and form.

To wear a Vacheron is to embrace a watch that has nothing to prove, yet says everything about you. It is for the collector who has moved beyond trend — someone who values legacy over hype, craftsmanship over clout. Someone who recognizes that true connoisseurship lies not in loud statements, but in quiet excellence.

And in a world that moves fast and shouts louder, a Vacheron Constantin remains calm. Enduring. Certain.

After all, as their motto — unchanged since 1819 — reminds us:

“Do better if possible, and that is always possible.”

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