CIRCA: 1961 CASE NUMBER: 407326
CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold
CASE DIMENSIONS: 29 mm x 32 mm
DIAL: Opaline white sunburst dial with applied 18K thin markers with stylized double underline markers at 12, 3, 6 and 9.
BRACELET MATERIAL: Black leather strap with original 18K yellow gold buckle
BRACELET SIZE: 6-1/4 to 7-1/2 inches
MOVEMENT: Manual wind
FUNCTIONS: Time only
CALIBER: 1003
Vacheron Constantin is a historic brand and one of the highest quality names in dress watches. This example from 1961 is in overall untouched condition with the beautiful pink patina that 18k gold develops after sitting for over half a century. This big square watch in 29mm adorned with stunning Florentine finish on the case is both entirely modern and evocative of the early 60s. The watch comes in its original Vacheron pouch. Cartier lighter plated in 18K gold; measures 2-3/4 inches x 1 inch x 7/16 inch; weight 84.84 g. In original fitted Cartier box.
Condition
Watch dial with small dark spots along the top of the dial and near the center post. Wear is commensurate with age. Case likely unpolished with considerable oxidation to gold surface. Leather strap shows moderate to significant signs of wear.
Cartier lighter exhibits deposits on inside of lighter. Minor scratches to gold surface, confined to the bottom. Otherwise in excellent condition.
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