1980s Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Dress Watch - Reference 31015
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1990s
Maker / issuer
Vacheron ConstantinThis Vacheron Constantin dress watch, reference 31015, is an 18k yellow gold timepiece manufactured circa the 1990s. The watch features a 31mm diameter case paired with a silver-tone dial equipped with slender, applied hour markers and baton hands.
Internally, the watch is powered by a manual-wind movement. The exterior exhibits a notable gold patina on the case surfaces, particularly surrounding the case back and lugs. The auction description reports that the watch remains in unpolished condition, maintaining a slim profile intended for formal dress wear.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Dress watch
- Year
- Circa 1990s
- Maker
- Vacheron Constantin
- Movement
- Manual wind
- Case Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron Constantin
Design
- Visible features
- • Distinct iridescent oxidation/patina visible on the case and lugs. • Silver-tone dial features applied baton indices and signature at 12 o'clock. • The watch is fitted with a black leather strap with a gold-tone buckle.
- Reported Condition
- The auction description reports that the watch is in unpolished condition, showing little evidence of actual wear. The case retains its sharp lines while displaying a natural patina that has accumulated on the gold surfaces over the years. The dial and crystal are noted as being in excellent condition. The vendor describes the dial as mint with crisp printing, and the crystal shows minimal signs of wear. The mechanical components are identified as a manual-wind system.
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch is housed in an 18k yellow gold case measuring 31mm in diameter. It is designed with a thin bezel and an expansive, clean dial, features intended to provide increased visual presence on the wrist despite the modest diameter. The case has developed a natural patina over time, which presents as discolored, iridescent areas around the lugs and the case back junction. The dial is silver-toned and features a minimalist layout with slender, applied hour markers and plain, thin hands. The Vacheron Constantin signature and logo are printed on the upper half of the dial. The overall aesthetic is consistent with a dress watch, emphasizing a slim profile achieved through a manual-wind movement.
- Accessories and Completeness
- This timepiece is offered with its original factory accessories, which include a leather strap and an 18k yellow gold buckle. In addition to the strap and buckle, the watch is accompanied by an original Vacheron Constantin pouch.
Identification
- Reference
- 31015
- Serial number
- 637072
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The manufacturing date is stated as 'Circa 1990s', while the product title references the 1980s.
- Research required: Patina on the gold case is extensive and may indicate exposure to specific storage environments.