138 Vacheron Constantin A very rare and remarkable, Calatrava, manual wristwatch in yellow gold, with applied indexes and guilloché dial.
Estimate: € 7.000 – 14.000
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- Model Calatrava
- Year Circa 1950s
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Case Number 320'480
- Bracelet Material Leather strap
- Movement Manual, cal. P454/5B, 17 jewels
- Movement Number 490'931
- Dimension 37.5mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
Produced during the 1950s, this elegant Vacheron Constantin dress watch exemplifies the manufacture's refined approach to classic watchmaking. Cased in 18K yellow gold, it is distinguished by its beautifully guilloché dial and remarkable 37.5 mm case, an oversized dimension for the period that reflects Vacheron Constantin's forward-thinking approach to design and gives the watch a strikingly modern wrist presence. The yellow gold case displays a light, even surface oxidation acquired over decades, lending the watch an honest character and a subtle vintage charm. The snap-on caseback is engraved "75th Love J.B.", suggesting the watch was presented as a commemorative gift, adding a personal chapter to its history. Combining timeless aesthetics, generous proportions, and exceptional craftsmanship, this timepiece is a compelling example of Vacheron Constantin's mid-century production.
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GENEVA
Eternity Gallery Geneva, 19 Place de Longemalle
HONG KONG
Opera Gallery Hong Kong, 1 Duddell Street, Unit 01, 11/F, Central
MILANO
Portrait Milano Hotel, Corso Venezia, 11
BOLOGNA
Time on Show Bologna, Viale della Fiera, 20