12 Vacheron Constantin A highly refined, attractive and elegant, asymmetrical shaped wristwatch in yellow gold, with integrated mesh bracelet, retailed by Türler, reference 6598.

Estimate: € 8.000 –⁠ 16.000

While many passionates know Vacheron Constantin for its elegant round dress watches and prestigious complications, there exists a more daring chapter in its history, one where creativity was unshackled and traditional forms were joyfully abandoned. During the 1970s, in a period defined by stylistic experimentation and modernist design, Vacheron Constantin introduced a series of sculptural and architectural wristwatches under the “Prestige de la France” program, aimed at showcasing the maison’s savoir-faire through bold forms and unconventional elegance. The present Vacheron Constantin “Asymétrique” reference 6598, from 1963, exemplifies this daring synthesis. Encased in 18K yellow gold, the watch stretches gently across the wrist in a curved, oblong format, harmoniously crowned with a cabochon-set sapphire crown. The golden “turtle”shaped dial, defined by its soft cushion lines, offers visual balance amid asymmetry. The additional double signature from Swiss retailer Türtler further adds a degree of rarity to a piece already very elusive. Beneath this sculptural façade beats the manual-winding Calibre K1050/B, a thin movement known for its reliability and elegant finish. The present extremely rare reference is a sublime example of 1960s haute horlogerie with a radical twist—a true collector’s piece for those who seek character and craftsmanship in equal measure.