105th Auction

2021/11/13

Lot 135

Vacheron & Constantin

A rare, massive, vintage Geneva wristwatch with oscillating weight winding movement

estimated
8.00012.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
18 K rose gold, push back, V&C buckle.
Dial
Two-tone silvered.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.321048
Ref.4657
Cal.477/1
Diam.31 x 31 mm
Circa1951
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.1 g


This beautiful gold timepiece features Vacheron & Constantin’s automatic movement calibre 477, a movement with an oscillating weight winding mechanism used by the brand for a short time during the 1950s.
Presented in an unpolished condition, the case colour is darkened by rare gold oxide and shows a beautiful warm gold tone. The champagne-coloured dial, whose applied indexes shimmer slightly bluish and display a wonderful spectrum of colours, forms an appealing contrast to this. The large, fluted lugs lend the watch its dynamic appearance and the strong presence on the wrist - making it a perfect addition to any ambitious collection of vintage timepieces.