Reference 222 was launched in 1977 to celebrate the manufacturer’s 222nd year of continues watch manufacture. It was made in a limited edition of 500 examples in stainless steel, 120 in stainless steel and gold and 100 in 18K gold.Reference 222 is a classic time-only watch, its design is different from any other watch of Vacheron Constantin’s production at the time. It was meant to be a bold sports watch, reflecting the fashion of the late 1970s, which it unquestionably does.Today, examples of reference 222 appearing in public are highly coveted collector’s pieces, especially when in such well-preserved condition as these three specimen.
General
Dial
- Black matte dial, applied luminous baton indexes, luminous hands, outer minute divisions, window for date (Stainless steel version)
- Silvered dial, applied luminous baton indexes, luminous hands, outer minute divisions, window for date (Stainless steel version)
- Silvered white dial, applied luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, outer minute divisions, window for date (Stainless steel & 18k gold version)
- Champagne, applied luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, minute divisions, window for date (18k gold version)
Handset
Most commonly seen are the baton lume hands, these are present on the standard model configurations for the 44018/411.
Case
- Stainless Steel
- Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold
- 18k Yellow Gold
Bezel
- Stainless Steel
- Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold
- 18k Yellow Gold
Movement
Bracelet
- Stainless Steel
- Stainless Steel & 18k Yellow Gold
- 18k Yellow Gold
