Vacheron Constantin Ref. 7945 Gold Coin Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970
Maker / issuer
Vacheron ConstantinThis 1970 Vacheron Constantin reference 7945 is an 18-karat yellow gold coin watch measuring 30 mm in diameter. According to the auction catalogue, it was produced as a special order for the Royal court of Iran commemorating the White Revolution.
The timepiece houses a manual-wind calibre K1014 movement with 17 jewels set within hollowed gold coin construction. The circular dial displays baton hour markers, central hands, and the signature 'VACHERON & CONSTANTIN GENÈVE'. A wide outer border features applied star motifs alongside a reeded coin rim, with a fluted winding crown situated beneath a top suspension bow.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Calibre
- Manual, cal K1014, 17 jewels
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Reference
- 7945
- Dimensions
- 30mm. Diameter
- Case Number
- 449'060
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Number
- 638'699
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron Constantin
Design
- Visible features
- • Reeded coin edge visible along the outer case circumference. • A wide textured bezel surrounds the dial, decorated with applied star motifs in alternating single and paired arrangements. • A triangular suspension bow frames the fluted winding crown positioned at 12 o'clock. • Dial is signed 'VACHERON & CONSTANTIN GENÈVE' below 12 o'clock and 'SWISS' below 6 o'clock. • Linear baton indices mark the hours on the light-toned dial.
- Dial and Mechanism
- The dial is signed 'VACHERON & CONSTANTIN GENÈVE' below the 12 o'clock position and 'SWISS' below 6 o'clock. The hours are indicated by linear baton indices. The watch contains a manual-wind calibre K1014 movement with 17 jewels. The internal condition and the reverse medallion are not visible in the provided imagery.
- Object Identity and Provenance
- This Vacheron Constantin reference 7945 is an 18-karat yellow gold coin watch dated to 1970. The piece is accompanied by a Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives. According to the auction catalogue, the watch was a special order for the Royal court of Iran, likely intended for gift presentation. It commemorates the Iranian 'White Revolution'.
- Construction and Exterior Detail
- The construction utilizes two hollowed coins to house the movement. The outer case circumference displays a reeded coin edge. A wide textured bezel surrounds the dial, featuring applied star motifs. A fluted winding crown is located at 12 o'clock, surmounted by a triangular suspension bow.
Identification
- Reference
- 7945
- Serial number
- 449'060
- 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 reverse medallion depicting Mohammad-Reza Pahlavi is not visible in the provided image.
- Research required: The internal calibre K1014 movement is not visible in the photograph.