vacheron costantin cioccolattone ref 4764,moon phase,in pink gold

The Vacheron Constantin "Cioccolatone" is a square-shaped wristwatch introduced in the early 1950s. It is an iconic example of 20th-century design and is known for its unique oversized case. The watch was produced in several references with manual and automatic movements, and complications ranging from subsidiary and center seconds to a triple calendar with moon phase. Production was limited, with most examples made in yellow gold. There are also a fewer number in pink gold and two known white gold examples. The "Cioccolatone" is a highly sought-after watch by collectors. In 2003, Vacheron Constantin reintroduced the model with a modernized triple calendar with moon phase named the "Toledo 1952". The text describes a specific pink gold reference 4764 triple calendar moon phase "Cioccolatone" The watch is in excellent original condition and one of the most important and desirable Vacheron Constantin wristwatches to be offered at auction in recent memory. Additional details: • The name "Cioccolatone" is Italian for "chocolate bar," and was given to the watch by collectors due to its resemblance to a square of chocolate. • The "cioccolattone"is considered to be a prime example of the "biomorphic" design trend of the 1950s, which was characterized by its use of organic shapes and forms. • The "Cioccolatone" is a highly collectible watch.

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Vacheron Constantin
4764
1957
Cream
Manual
43mm
8646DDZMLTC
cioccolattone
324XXXXX
Pink gold
Leather

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