Vacheron & Constantin 18ct yellow gold double dial pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970s
Maker / issuer
Vacheron ConstantinThis 18ct yellow gold pocket watch by Vacheron & Constantin features a double-sided construction, allowing for the display of time on two independent dials. Produced during the 1970s, the timepiece is cased in 18ct yellow gold and measures 35mm in diameter.
The movement is manually wound. The watch is distinguished by its unconventional design, incorporating two distinct dial layouts. One side displays time via applied baton hour markers, while the reverse features printed Roman numerals. Both dials are signed "Vacheron & Constantin Geneve" and are marked "Swiss". The case includes a top-mounted bow for suspension and appears to utilize side-mounted crowns or pushers for operation.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1970s
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Maker
- Vacheron & Constantin
- Material
- 18ct yellow gold
- Movement
- Manual
- Dial details
- Gilt and silvered
- Configuration
- Double sided
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron & Constantin
Design
- Case and Design
- The pocket watch is housed in an 18ct yellow gold case measuring 35mm in diameter. The case design is characterized by its double-sided orientation, accommodating two distinct dial configurations within a single housing. A triangular bow is fixed to the top of the case for attachment to a chain or fob. The presence of two crown-like components on the sides suggests independent operation for the dual dial functions. The construction is entirely executed in yellow gold, presenting a streamlined profile consistent with the design language of the 1970s.
- Visible features
- • Case features a triangular bow at the top for suspension. • Side-mounted winding crowns are visible on both sides of the case. • Two distinct dial styles are provided: one with printed Roman numerals, the other with applied baton markers. • The watch is constructed from 18ct yellow gold.
- Dials and Displays
- The object features two separate dials, identified as gilt and silvered. The first dial utilizes applied baton hour markers, providing a minimalist layout with thin, straight hands. The second dial displays time through black printed Roman numerals, paired with darker, more pronounced hands. Both sides are signed centrally with "Vacheron & Constantin Geneve" and include the designation "Swiss" at the bottom of the dial. The transition between the two faces allows for different timekeeping aesthetics in a single portable object.
- Movement and Identification
- The watch is powered by a manual-wound movement. While specific technical details regarding the calibre remain unlisted, the piece is identified as a Vacheron & Constantin production from the 1970s. The object is catalogued under internal stock reference 2871. The brand is recognized for its historical production of diverse timepiece configurations, and this example is categorized specifically as a pocket watch within the vendor's inventory records.
Identification
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- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
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Research required
- Research required: The specific calibre number is not disclosed in the source.
- Research required: The exact production year within the 1970s decade is not provided.