Vacheron Constantin 'French'

Vacheron Constantin 1940's

Vacheron Constantin wristwatch in 18k yellow gold featuring a round case (French, master’s hallmark) with a snap-on back. It is fitted with a domed cream dial displaying applied pointed indexes and Arabic numerals at the quarters, baton hands, and a blued steel central seconds. The watch is powered by the manual Vacheron Constantin caliber 466/3B and measures 32 mm in diameter.

This example represents the understated elegance and craftsmanship that defined mid-century haute horlogerie. The watch is housed in a 32 mm round case crafted in 18K yellow gold, distinguished by its rare French-made case, bearing the French master’s hallmark, a detail seen only on a small number of period examples and highly appreciated by collectors.

The watch features a beautifully preserved ‘two-tone’ cream enamel dial, which remains in remarkable original condition. Many watches from this era have had their dials restored or replaced over time, making an untouched enamel dial like this increasingly rare. The dial is elegantly configured with applied pointed indexes, Arabic numerals at the quarters, refined baton hands, and a blued steel central seconds hand. It truly shows the craftsmanship from the older days, the better days. Powering the watch is the manual-winding Vacheron Constantin caliber 466/3B, a finely crafted manufacture movement known for its reliability and finishing, perfectly reflecting the brand’s reputation for technical excellence.

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