VACHERON CONSTANTIN
222

The iconic 222 from Vacheron Constantin designed by Jörg Hysek and a historically important watch for VC in the integrated bracelet luxury sports category.
Launched in 1977 to celebrate Vacheron Constantin’s 222nd anniversary and now proving rarer than its competitors designed by Gérald Genta, the 222 stands out for its sleek, angular case, scalloped bezel, and the distinctive Maltese cross stamped on the lower right of the case.

Produced for just seven years in three variants - steel, gold, and bi-colour, the 222 remains one of the rarest and most collectible sports models of the era.
The 34mm features the benefit of a running centre seconds hand and Sigma dial signatures, both not seen on the Jumbo 37mm.
The limited numbers of 34mm made were lower at around 250 pieces total production across all metals, versus 700 for the Jumbo (120 in bi-colour). If we apply the same ratio it would mean that only circa 40 examples of the 34mm 46003 in bi-colour steel and gold were ever produced.

Case
Stainless steel with 18ct gold bezel
34 × 36 mm
Original VC Maltese cross logo Gold crown
(It is rare to see the Bi-Colour 222 with matching Gold crown)
Signed monocoque case
222 logo case back

Movement
VC automatic K1124 calibre with Date and centre seconds

Dial
Gold dial with ‘Sigma’ signatures.
Applied VC Maltese cross logo,
Solid gold applied Date surround and solid gold baton markers with tritium inserts.
The tritium in the hands and markers has taken on a nice warm tone.
(Tiny pin spec mark to the dial between 6 and 7 marker).

Bracelet
Integrated stainless steel and yellow gold bi-color bracelet with folding clasp
VC Maltese cross signed logo fliplock catch.

Complete with
Rare original and correct vintage Vacheron Constantin box, specifically for the 222.
World Service booklet.
Vacheron Constantin Archive Extract Certificate (to follow).

Excellent overall condition with minor wear and tear hairline marks. The original finish remains with nice visible bevelled edges and a tight bracelet.

Dating to 1979 / early 1980s

Reference - 222
Case - 547xxx

This is an elusive vintage luxury sports reference from Vacheron Constantin. A must for any discerning VC collector...

£32,500