Vacheron & Constantin Chronograph Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1941
Maker / issuer
Vacheron ConstantinThis Vacheron & Constantin gentleman's wristwatch, dating to approximately 1941, is housed in a three-body 18K pink gold case featuring a stepped bezel and teardrop lugs.
The timepiece is powered by a 13-ligne movement with rhodium plating and fausses côtes decoration, incorporating 19 jewels, a lever escapement, a monometallic balance, and a self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. The champagne-colored dial displays applied pink gold Arabic numerals and indexes, complemented by Bâton-style pink gold hands. Functionality includes a square button chronograph mechanism with auxiliary seconds and a 30-minute register, alongside an outer tachometer graduation.
The watch is completed by a leather strap and an 18K pink gold buckle. The dial, case, and movement are signed by the manufacturer. With a diameter of 36 mm, the watch is catalogued with a performance grading as reported by the auction source.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Vacheron & Constantin
- Diameter
- 36 mm
- Case serial
- 271251
- Dial details
- Champagne color with applied indices
- Case material
- 18K pink gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement serial
- 431397
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron & Constantin
- Movement description
- 13-ligne rhodium plated
Design
- Visible features
- • Teardrop-style lugs are visible at the four attachment points. • Square chronograph pushers are located on the side of the 18K pink gold case. • The dial features a concentric tachometer scale at the periphery. • Auxiliary registers for chronograph minutes and constant seconds are present at 3 and 9 o'clock.
- Movement and Escapement
- The internal mechanism is a 13-ligne movement, which the source describes as being rhodium-plated and featuring fausses côtes decoration. The movement operates on 19 jewels and utilizes a standard lever escapement for timekeeping regulation. The balance assembly consists of a monometallic balance and a self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. The movement is fully signed by Vacheron & Constantin, as are the case and dial.
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description provides a grading system for the timepiece, indicating a general grade of AAA Excellent. Specific component conditions are noted, with the case graded as 3 Good, the movement as 3, and the dial as 4-01. These grades are based on the auction house's internal inspection. The watch is attributed to circa 1941 based on the provided serial numbers for the case and movement. The source documents that the watch includes a leather strap and an 18K pink gold buckle, completing the presentation of the lot. No further servicing history or provenance is available for this object.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch features an 18K pink gold case designed with three body sections. Its exterior aesthetics include a polished finish, a stepped bezel, and teardrop lugs that attach the strap to the main housing. The chronograph buttons are of a square design, protruding from the case band. The dial is finished in champagne and serves as the primary interface for timekeeping and chronograph functions. It utilizes applied pink gold Arabic numerals and markers for hour indication, matched with Bâton-style pink gold hands. An outer tachometer graduation scale is positioned on the periphery of the dial. Two auxiliary subsidiary dials track chronograph seconds and a 30-minute register.
Identification
- Serial number
- 431397
- 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 extent of dial wear or restoration is not detailed beyond the grade code 4-01.
- Research required: The provenance or history of ownership is not disclosed in the provided source.