Introduced in 1977 to celebrate Vacheron Constantin’s 222nd anniversary, the reference 44018/411 also known as “222 Jumbo” marked the brand’s entry into the emerging segment of luxury sports watches. This specific watch is complete with its extract from the Archives to confirm its originality as well as the production date to the first and original 1977 batch Designed by the young and talented Jörg Hysek, this watch stands alongside icons like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus, embodying the spirit of the very best of the 1970s watch design. The 37mm tonneau-shaped monobloc stainless steel case with its integrated bracelet and slim 7.2mm profile. The notched bezel screws directly into the case, enhancing water resistance to 120 meters without the need for a traditional caseback. Its flat sapphire crystal and minimalist grey dial, complemented by applied hour markers and tritium-filled baton hands, reflect a design philosophy focused on legibility and elegance.

The original grey dial is a study in minimalist elegance, designed to emphasize clarity and harmony with the watch’s integrated aesthetic. Its clean, flat surface is adorned with applied baton hour markers and slender hands, both filled with tritium to ensure legibility in low light. The dial is in an excellent condition, it shows only some very small oxidations, not visible under the naked eye The date window is at 3 o’clock, seamlessly integrated without disrupting the dial’s balance, the dial perfectly reflects the understated sophistication of late 1970s design, aligning with the emerging luxury sports watch trend while preserving Vacheron Constantin’s refined identity. The case is in a very good condition, it looks not to have been polished, and it shows only light traces of use. At its heart beats the Vacheron Constantin caliber 1121, derived from the renowned Jaeger- LeCoultre 920. This ultra-thin automatic movement mounts a 21K gold rotor, operates at 19,800 vibrations per hour, and offers a 40-hour power reserve. It carries the prestigious Geneva Seal, underscoring the movement’s exceptional finishing and precision, and it is the same movement as the first generation Royak Oaks and Nautilus.

The integrated bracelet, manufactured by Gay Frères, has hexagonal links and a hidden folding clasp, ensuring a seamless fit and timeless aesthetic. The bracelet is in a very good condition, and it has an overall length of approx 19 cm. Produced between 1977 and 1984, only about 700 examples of the stainless steel “Jumbo” version were made, making it significantly rarer than its contemporaries. This scarcity contributes to its desirability among collectors and positions it as a cornerstone of Vacheron Constantin’s heritage. This watch has been fully serviced in-house and is offered in excellent working condition, accompanied by our six-month guarantee and originality certificate. We offer worldwide shipping and personalized assistance—contact us to discover this remarkable piece of watchmaking history.