The Vacheron Constantin Phidias Chronograph "Gold & Steel" (typically referenced as Ref. 49001) is a rare, neo-vintage luxury timepiece produced from the late 1980s through the mid-1990s. Designed by the legendary René Bannwart, the Phidias served as the direct predecessor to the iconic Overseas collection and remains one of the finest examples of integrated-bracelet sports-elegance from that era.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• • Case & Dimensions: 35mm diameter with a slim profile of approximately 10mm. It wears larger on the wrist than its numbers suggest due to the integrated lugless design.
  • Materials: Two-tone construction combining stainless steel and 18k yellow gold. It features a solid gold fixed bezel with an engraved tachymeter scale.
  • Movement: Powered by the automatic Caliber 1136 (based on the legendary Frédéric Piguet 1185 high-grade integrated chronograph movement) with 37 jewels.
  • Dial: Most commonly found in white, champagne, or slate gray. It features a tri-compax layout (sub-dials for running seconds, 30-minute, and 12-hour counters) and a date window discreetly placed at 6 o'clock.
  • Bracelet: An integrated steel bracelet with seamlessly flowing, sculpted 18k yellow gold center links and a concealed folding clasp.

 Collectibility & Rarity

This model is highly sought after by neo-vintage collectors due to its incredibly low production numbers. Vacheron Constantin produced only around 630 pieces of the Phidias Chronograph in this specific steel and gold combination, making it much scarcer than its contemporary rivals.

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