Vacheron Constantin Gentleman's Gold and Diamond '222' Wristwatch, Ref. 222
18 kt., automatic, round gold-tone dial, applied white gold single-cut diamond markers, gold-tone dauphine hands, minute indicators, sweep seconds, date aperture, sapphire crystal, diamond-set bezel, brushed finish, dial diameter ap. 33.5 mm., tonneau-shaped case diameter ap. 42 x 34 mm., tapered brushed bar link bracelet applied with elongated hexagonal panels of small round diamonds ap. 2.85 cts., deployant clasp with flip-lock, dial, movement, case and clasp s igned Vacheron Constantin , case and serial no. 557977, partially obscured, circa 1977, reverse of case with personal engraving , ap. 101.8 dwts. gross. Length 7 1/4 inches. With signed travel pouch and service paperwork.
Notes: In 1977, Vacheron Constantin celebrated its 222nd anniversary of continuous watch manufacturing by releasing the '222' watch. This model was produced in a limited edition: 500 pieces in stainless steel, 100 pieces in a two-tone stainless steel and yellow gold, and 150 pieces in yellow gold, like the one shown here.