18ct yellow gold, reference 4737 ''Cioccolatone'' automatic wristwatch. Made1953
18ct yellow gold, reference 4737 ''Cioccolatone'' automatic wristwatch. Made1953
18ct yellow gold, reference 4737 ''Cioccolatone'' automatic wristwatch. Made1953
18ct yellow gold, reference 4737 ''Cioccolatone'' automatic wristwatch. Made1953
18ct yellow gold, reference 4737 ''Cioccolatone'' automatic wristwatch. Made1953
18ct yellow gold, reference 4737 ''Cioccolatone'' automatic wristwatch. Made1953
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18ct yellow gold, reference 4737 ''Cioccolatone'' automatic wristwatch. Made1953

18ct yellow gold, reference 4737 ''Cioccolatone'' automatic wristwatch. Made1953

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Information

  • Brand: Vacheron & Constantin
  • Year: 1953
  • Model: Cioccolatone
  • Reference: 4737
  • Calibre: 4771
  • Movement:  Automatic
  • Material: 18ct yellow gold
  • Features/complications: N/A
  • Dial: Silvered dial featuring printed outer minute track and applied arrow and stud shaped hour indices with baton shaped hands with centre seconds
  • Case dimensions: N/A
  • Bracelet/strap: Leather strap
  • Accessories: Extract from the Archives
  • SKU: 2962

Essay

This reference was nicknamed the ‘Cioccolatone’ by Italian collectors due to the shape of the watch, meaning a square of chocolate. These models from the 1950’s are among some of the most innovative and forward thinking designs from the period.