Vacheron & Constantin 18ct Gold Self-Winding Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1954
Maker / issuer
Vacheron ConstantinThis Vacheron & Constantin gentleman's wristwatch, dated circa 1954, is constructed from 18ct gold. The watch features a 35 mm diameter case with a polished finish and a screw-down case back, designed to be waterproof.
The dial is silvered and matte in finish, adorned with applied gold hour indices and gold baton-style hands. Timekeeping is managed by a 13-ligne self-winding movement, which is rhodium-plated and decorated, containing 21 jewels. The movement features an anchor escapement, a monometallic balance wheel adjusted to five positions and temperatures, a Breguet hairspring, and an antishock mechanism. The watch displays central seconds.
Both the dial, case, and movement are signed by Vacheron & Constantin. The auction description reports the object is in good condition.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic wristwatch
- Maker
- Vacheron & Constantin, Genève
- Material
- 18 ct gold
- Condition
- Reported as good
- Dimensions
- 35 mm
- Case number
- 360700
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement number
- 528127
- Movement details
- 13''' rhodium-plated with 21 jewels
- Balance regulation
- 5 positions and temperatures
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron & Constantin
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in an 18ct gold case measuring 35 mm in diameter. The exterior finish is polished, and the case features a screw-down back, which the source describes as waterproof. The dial is rendered in a matte silvered finish, providing a clean contrast against the applied gold indices. The time is displayed via gold baton-style hands, and the watch includes a central seconds function. Both the dial and the case are signed by Vacheron & Constantin.
- Visible features
- • Applied gold indices on a matte silver dial • Polished yellow gold case with screw-down back • Central seconds hand • Baton-style gold hands
- Movement and Escapement
- The movement is a 13-ligne caliber, rhodium-plated and decorated. It utilizes a self-winding mechanism and contains 21 jewels. The escapement is an anchor type, paired with a monometallic balance wheel. This balance is adjusted for both temperature variations and five distinct positions. Additional technical specifications include a Breguet hairspring and an antishock device for movement protection.
- Attribution and Condition
- The watch is attributed to the maker Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, with movement number 528127 and case number 360700. It is dated to approximately 1954. The auction house states that the object is in good condition, and verifies that the dial, case, and movement all bear the maker's markings.
Identification
- Serial number
- 528127 (movement), 360700 (case)
- 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: Condition is noted only as 'in good condition' without further granularity
- Research required: Specific movement model number not provided in source