Family: 4xx17 jewels18,800 vph (2.6 Hz)
The Cal. 499 is an automatic movement from Vacheron Constantin, produced from 1954 to 1956. It features a unidirectional 360° winding rotor with center-seconds, 17 jewels, and a frequency of 18,800 vph. The caliber belongs to the 4xx family and was not manufactured in-house. Production was limited to approximately two years, making it uncommon in the brand's catalog.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Movement Type
Automatic
Jewel Count
17 jewels
Frequency
18,800 vph (2.6 Hz)
Display Type
Analog
Winding
Automatic (Unidirectional)
FEATURES
Sweep Seconds
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QUICK FACTS
BRAND
TYPE
AutomaticSTATUS
DiscontinuedMANUFACTURE
ÉbaucheLAUNCH YEAR
1954CALIBER FAMILY
4xxALSO KNOWN AS
cal. 499vc 499
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