Vacheron Constantin Patrimony
53 % below RRP
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ℹ️ 1-month trend
Price change over the past 30 days. Shows the short-term market movement — relevant if you want to buy or sell soon.
ℹ️ 4-month trend
The central metric behind the momentum score. It filters out short-term swings and shows the true, medium-term market trend of this reference.
ℹ️ Volatility
Annualised price fluctuation. Below 10 % = very stable, 10–20 % = normal, above 20 % = volatile. With high volatility the price can change quickly — in both directions. Be cautious about buying without checking the current price.
ℹ️ Momentum score
ChronoCheck's own indicator from 0 to 100, calculated from the 4-month trend, volatility and market direction.
- Above 60 — Upward trend. Good time to sell, prices are rising.
- 40 – 60 — Neutral. Stable price level, no pressure to act.
- Below 40 — Downward trend. Wait or enter at a good price.
ℹ️ Investment Grade A/B/C/D
ChronoCheck's own rating for each reference. A 0–100 point scale, made up of four weighted components:
- Momentum (40 pts) — trend strength from the momentum score.
- Liquidity (25 pts) — number of active live listings.
- Stability (20 pts) — inverse volatility — the calmer, the better.
- Source robustness (15 pts) — number of independent market sources.
- A · 75+ Trend is right, liquidity good, data broad.
- B · 55–74 Solid, but one component weaker.
- C · 35–54 Average, volatility or market breadth weigh on it.
- D · below 35 Downward or too little data — a collector's piece.
Not investment advice. Pure data analysis from aggregated market sources.
The current market value of the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony (Ref. 82172/000G-9383) is $17,784. The trend points up (plus 37.0% over four months). Last sold at auction: $8,136 (Bonhams, 06/2026).
What if you had bought back then …
What would a purchase at the median market price back then have become — at today's level of $17,784. A pure return calculation, excluding insurance, servicing and transaction costs.
Data from an aggregated median time series (watch_market_daily). CAGR = Compound Annual Growth Rate, normalized to 365 days. Not an investment recommendation.
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Technical data
Lift angle 52° — important for timing-machine diagnosis: with this value a watchmaker can correctly measure rate deviation, amplitude and beat error. ChronoCheck verifies such technical details directly from the manufacturers' factory specifications.
Vacheron Constantin Ref. 82172/000G-9383 — Variants and collector names
Known as: Traditionnelle Petite Seconde, Traditionnelle Small Seconds 38, 82172 White Gold
Production phases and changes
- 2024: Introduction of successor references: 82172/000R-H008 (rose gold, green dial) and 82172/000P-H062 (platinum, 270th Anniversary)
The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Petite Seconde in white gold (Reference 82172/000G-9383) is regarded among collectors as the purest expression of the line: a 38mm manually wound case with a small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock and no date. The 18-karat white gold case carries not a single superfluous detail — which is precisely why this reference circulates in collector circles simply as the "82172 White Gold," a nickname that needs no further explanation.
## Since 2024: New Stock Gone, Successors Active
In autumn 2024, Vacheron Constantin expanded the 82172 line with two new configurations: Reference 000R-H008 in rose gold with a green dial, and the 000P-H062 in platinum as the 270th anniversary edition. Since then, the 000G-9383 configuration has disappeared from authorized dealers' inventories — no official discontinuation, but effectively gone from the new-watch market. Anyone searching for the white gold version today will find it exclusively on the secondary market.
## Buyer's Guide: What This Reference Costs Today
The 82172/000G-9383 is a manually wound watch with no date and no visible rotor. For collectors who seek precisely that constructional purity, the white gold configuration is genuinely hard to come by. On the secondary market, pricing has historically ranged between $17,496 and $25,661 depending on condition and accompanying papers. An independent appraisal provides a far clearer read on current market value than a first glance at any listing ever can.
Brand profile: Vacheron Constantin
Vacheron Constantin (founded 1755) is part of the 'Holy Trinity' of watchmaking and sits in the absolute luxury segment ($17,496-$583,200+). Counterfeits concentrate mainly on the Overseas, Patrimony, and historical models. The brand is counterfeited less often than Rolex/AP, but super clones from top Chinese factories (VS, ZF) reach dangerously high quality.
- Maltese Cross on the crown: On fakes it's often stamped too flat, with blurry edges and the wrong relief ratio. Genuine pieces have razor-sharp contours with a specific depth of ~0.15mm
- Guilloché depth and regularity: Machine-guilloché dials (Patrimony, Traditionnelle) show absolutely even depth on genuine pieces. Fakes have microscopic irregularities, sometimes stamped rather than cut
- Geneva Seal (if present): Must be visible on the movement with a serial number reference. Fakes often just print it on; the genuine seal is raised-engraved with a specific hallmark
- Automatic rotor movement finishing: Côtes de Genève must be perfectly parallel, edges hand-beveled (45° angle, mirror-polished). Fakes show machine bevels or uneven striping
Serial number format: VC uses 7-8 digit serial numbers, engraved between the lug ends at 6 o'clock (modern models) or on the movement plate. Format varies by production year. Modern numbers since 2000 often begin with a 2-digit year code. The model reference is additionally engraved separately (e.g. 4500V/110A-B126). The engraving must look hand-engraved with slightly irregular depth, not laser-etched. The typeface is VC's proprietary serif font with characteristic details on the digits 3, 5, 8.
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Buying guide: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony
Market situation and price range
At $17,784 the Patrimony sits in a segment where first owners sell regularly — clean pieces with box and papers are not uncommon. The jump from "good" to "very good" usually costs 1,000 to 2,000 euros more at purchase. You get that premium back on resale if the condition is preserved.
Movement and case
The 38 mm case in White gold, houses the caliber Manual winding. What to look at especially on this watch: wear on case and clasp, plus traces of improper refurbishment. It takes ten seconds to check at a meeting, but it noticeably affects the value.
Where the price stands
The price of the Patrimony has risen by +37.0% over the past four months. Anyone selling now hits a good window. If you want to buy: no need to wait — the market is currently more hot than cold, and a clear end to the trend is not in sight.
Watch out for swings: This reference has an above-average volatility of 69.1 percent. In concrete terms: the price can move by several hundred euros within a few weeks. Check the current value before buying or selling — old listings or auction results from two months ago are of little help.
What to look out for when buying?
- Authenticity: The serial number and reference on the case must match the papers. A professional authenticity check of the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony reliably rules out counterfeits.
- Condition: Check wear on case and clasp — professional refurbishment can leave traces.
- Service history: A documented service by the manufacturer or a certified watchmaker increases the value.
- Scope of delivery: Box, papers and warranty card make a noticeable price difference on the Patrimony.
- Independent certification: The CPS-52 standard covers 52 checkpoints — from the serial number and the timing machine to water resistance. The result is secured on the blockchain and can be verified at any time.
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Go to the market value tool →Auction results Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 82172/000G-9383
Recent hammer prices for this reference from international auction houses:
| Price | House | Date |
|---|---|---|
| $8,136 | Bonhams | 06/2026 |