27 Vacheron Constantin An unusual, refined and extremely attractive,"Pyramidal" bracelet watch in pink gold, with pink dial and integrated bracelet.
Estimate: € 8.000 – 16.000
Sold (Premium) € 18.850
Model | Bracelet watch |
---|---|
Year | Circa 1950s |
Case Material | 18K pink gold |
Case Number | 269'276 |
Bracelet Material | 18K pink gold Vacheron Constantin bracelet, approximate length 180mm |
Movement Type | Manual, cal. 153, jewelled |
Movement Number | 425'292 |
Dimension | 24mm width x 24mm length |
Signed | Case, dial and movement |
Vacheron Constantin’s golden era of the 1940s to the 1960s saw the maison elevate simple timekeeping into exquisite jewellery pieces, and this extraordinary bracelet watch is a prime example. Crafted from 18k pink gold with a striking “pyramidal stud” pattern, the design marries bold visual impact with artisanal elegance. Beneath the lavish exterior beats a manual-wind calibre, framed by a meticulously integrated bracelet that flows seamlessly into the case, evoking the house’s ethos of form meeting function. Nestled amid this architectural tapestry is a subtly recessed rectangular pink dial, marked only with delicate baton and "button" indices and the “V&C Genève” signature, its understatement only heightening the bracelet’s drama. This piece is not just a timepiece, but a wearable sculpture, proof that Vacheron Constantin’s mastery extends beyond movements to the realm of haute joaillerie, where gold, design, and lineage come together in harmonious brilliance.