A classic dress watch from one of the big three, Vacheron Constantin, in an 18k yellow case with the extract. Model reference 6714.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
We took photographs of the dial, case and movement of this watch and sent them to Vacheron Constantin, who have sent us an Extract from the Archives stating this watch was made in 1963. It doesn’t really get better than that.
CONDITION
Along with Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin make up the holy trinity of top tier Swiss watchmakers with Vacheron Constantin being the oldest of the three by some margin, being founded and in continuous production since 1755. So with over 200 years of knowledge behind them before they made this watch they know what they are doing! This reference has the calibre 1003 hand wound movement, which at just 1.64 mm thin allows the watch to have a low profile, sliding under a cuff with grace few modern watches can achieve. This particular example has some pros and cons, just like many vintage pieces. The dial is very clean, but it has either been refinished or replaced with a later one. The crown is signed with the VC Maltese cross, which many vintage hand wound watches no longer have. The leather strap is new, but doesn’t have the 18k signed buckle it may have done when new. At 30mm the size may be too small for some people, but as a dress watch that is supposed to be discrete it isn’t an issue. The bottom right lug is bent downwards, but is secure and the same lug width as the top lugs. You can see some adhesive holding the glass in place too, most noticeable near 2. Mechanically there are no faults at all. All of this is reflected in the price – half what the last 18k Vacheron Constantin we listed is priced at.
This watch will be supplied with the Extract from the Archives, our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 31.6 mm
Width without crown 30.0 mm
Between lugs 17 mm
Lug to lug length 31.2 mm
Case Thickness 5.4 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches, and on a wrist of 150mm/6 inches.
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