Vacheron Constantin

....with the Vacheron 222 "Jumbo" or, properly named: reference 44018 / 411 with a Vacheron 1121 movement inside (based on JLC 920). The watch was produced from 1977 - 1981. The "Jumbo" all-steel-version was produced 500 times with case numbers 52'20'00 t...  

Great shots Best wishes Alkiro

i've never tried this one ( done the other 3 musketeers), i must talk with a friend in rome (full set 222)! A true snob rarity

For me those are the 4 musketeers ( Genta leads 3-1)

....all in all-steel and all with black (aka "dark") dial (as you know the 1832 and the VC-222 were available with silver colored dials). ...  

Such a shame we’re unlikely to ever find out.

HSTE has an awesome collection; not only the 4 musketeers but also batman, captain nemo and so on ( i've invented the name just to describe the black 5402, IWC ytach club, etc) ;-)

But yes: I am greatful to be able to wear "Karl", or the IWC YC automatic and many other watches that were un-reachable grails back in time when I grew up and today they look all at me when I go on my weekly routine to the bank safety deposit and they beg...  

I remember very well your thread: Karl Lagerfeld and his black AP Royal Oak A-Series I know it takes a lot of time getting the infos, but it's the only way to know the history of our watches. i wonder if they took inspiration for their royal oak chrono bo... 

Best wishes Alkiro

...that shot with an additional two AP RO 5402 (my A-3x and my B-2000) and my second NOS IWC 1832. I just love these heavy duty, integrated-bracelet steel icons. Cheers, HSTE

Best wishes Alkiro

Do you have the production numbers for the non-Jumbo versions, too? Like the all-steel square model, for instance

An awesome collection! Another stunning watch! Best Blomman

HSTE