Vacheron & Constantin 18ct Gold Triple Date Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1952
Maker / issuer
Vacheron ConstantinThis Vacheron & Constantin wristwatch, dating to approximately 1952, features an 18ct gold case and an astronomic function. The watch includes triple date indications and moon phases.
The case is described as massive and polished, incorporating teardrop-style lugs and measuring 36 mm in diameter. The dial, finished in a pink tone, is equipped with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals. It includes an auxiliary seconds dial, an outer graduation for the days of the month, and apertures for the days of the week, months, and lunations. The timepiece is powered by a 12 1/2''' movement finished with rhodium plating and "fausses côtes" decoration.
The mechanism comprises 17 jewels, a lever escapement, and a monometallic balance adjusted for temperatures, supported by an antishock system and a self-compensating flat balance-spring. All three main components—the dial, case, and movement—are signed by Vacheron & Constantin.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Calendar & moon-phase watch
- Maker
- Vacheron & Constantin
- Jewels
- 17
- Diameter
- 36 mm
- Case Material
- 18ct gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Serial Number
- 292440
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron & Constantin
- Movement Serial Number
- 511052
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in an 18ct gold case, identified by the source as having a massive construction and a polished finish. The design features teardrop-shaped lugs, contributing to its profile. The dial is colored in a pink tone and features a combination of applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals.
- Visible features
- • Teardrop-shaped lugs • Moon phase aperture at 6 o'clock • Date indicator hand with red arrow tip • LUNDI and MARS displayed in day and month apertures
- Movement and Escapement
- The movement is a 12 1/2 ligne caliber featuring rhodium plating and "fausses côtes" decorative finishing. It is constructed with 17 jewels and employs a lever escapement for timekeeping regulation. The mechanical assembly includes a monometallic balance adjusted specifically to temperatures. Additional technical specifications include an antishock system to protect the balance staff and a self-compensating flat balance-spring to maintain timing performance.
- Signatures and Condition
- The source indicates that the dial, case, and movement are all signed by Vacheron & Constantin, confirming the consistency of these primary components. Regarding the state of the object, the auction description reports that the wristwatch is in very good condition. It also notes the presence of a moon phase complication and calendar functionality within the 18K gold casing.
Identification
- Serial number
- 511052
- 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 exact alloy composition of the "pink" dial is not specified beyond its color description
- Research required: The source lists movement and case serial numbers, but the relationship between these numbers and production batching remains unverified