Vacheron Constantin Vintage Chronograph 4178

Beautiful Vacheron Constantin rose gold chronograph from the 1940’s, Model 4178. Excellent condition. Includes VC box, as shown, original 1940’s era Vacheron burgundy leather box (extremely rare). The watch is accompanied by an Extract from the Archives of Vacheron-Constantin (as shown). Detailed description: Vacheron Constantin. A Fine and Rare 18k Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch Signed Vacheron & Constantin, Geneve, Ref. 4178, Movement No. 466355, Case No. 299856, Manufactured in 1948. Cal. 13''' 434 nickel-finished lever movement; straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance with timing screws, adjusted to temperature, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, 19 jewels, silvered dial, applied Arabic and dot numerals, outer tachometer scale, inner minute divisions, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minute register, circular case, with stepped bezel, downturned fluted claw lugs, snap on back, two rectangular chronograph buttons, pink gold "bâton" hands.18k pink gold Vacheron Constantin buckle, case, dial and movement signed 36.5mm diam. Thickness 11 mm In most of these photos the watch has a vintage Omega strap. In the photo with the watch and case, I have changed the strap to a black vintage Vacheron strap. The buckle is an original vintage VC buckle. The watch is in overall excellent condition, runs accurately and winds smoothly. The dial, crown and crystal are original to the best of my knowledge and have not been refinished or replaced. The crystal has a few minor scuff marks which can be seen with a loupe. This is a beautiful vintage piece in excellent condition. The price is a reflection of the price this watch reference has obtained at the various auction houses over the last 10 years and is reasonable. Price: $25000USD, plus shipping. Prefer Canadian deal or face to face in Toronto but will ship to the U.S. Thanks for looking.