Vacheron Constantin Vintage

Vacheron Constantin Manual Wind French Case 18k YG

Famed for their incredible dress watches and impeccable craftsmanship, Vacheron Constantin has evolved over the years from their position in the shadows of their fellow "Holy Trinity" members, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe, to a watchmaker that is revered throughout the entire watchmaking industry. Crucial to this development was their attractive dress watches like what we have here, with its stunning champagne dial boasting Roman numerals, an enlarged running seconds subdial, and blued steel hands. Boasting a beautiful 18kt yellow gold construction and hailing from the late 1930s, this timepiece speaks to the aesthetic tastes of its time and the preferences that followed long into the mid-century period. Made using a French case, as denoted by its French hallmarks, this example marries a Swiss movement, the Vacheron cal. 453, with a French construction – an unusual piece of history that is visibly traceable. Boasting elegant lugs and a proportionate flat bezel, this timepiece’s elegant construction is in no doubt what gives it its powerful wrist presence considering its classical proportions and 33mm diameter. Brand : Vacheron Constantin Dimensions : 33mm Model : Vintage Movement : Manual-wind cal. 453 Reference : N/A Bracelet : Leather strap Year : Circa late 1930's Condition : Good Material : 18kt yellow gold Included : Watch only Dial Color : Champagne THE DIAL Boasting an understated champagne dial with elegant Roman numerals and blued steel hands, this example's display speaks to the overarching aesthetic trends of classical dress watches in the 1930s and into the mid-century period. THE CONSTRUCTION Boasting French hallmarks on its lug as it was manufactured there, this watch's history is a visual part of its past. TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.