This Vacheron & Constantin tank is a great size, with a great movement, and in great condition. It’s great! Model reference 6912.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
We ordered an Extract from the Archives from Vacheron & Constantin, as well as supplying good clear images of the watch, case, dial and movement to them. This extract confirms the watch was made in 1964.
CONDITION
Rectangular watches like this are often called Cioccolatone, but that is incorrect. The Cioccolatone cases are slightly thinner across the middle, like a chocolate, whereas this is more uniform rectangle. The case at the rear is more like a cioccolatone case though. The front of the case is decorated with cross hatch patterning, which as well as being attractive also goes to prove the case has not been polished before. The watch is powered by the Vacheron & Constantin K1001 manual wind movement. These 18 jewel manual wind movements are mechanical works of art, originally adjusted to five positions and carrying the seal of Geneva on the bridge too. The leather strap is a lightly worn Vacheron Constantin one, not original to the watch (otherwise it would read Vacheron & Constantin, before the & was dropped circa 1971), but it is an original Vacheron Constantin item. The original 18k yellow gold elaborate buckle remains on the newer strap.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box, the Extract from the Archives and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 28.9 mm
Width without crown 28.3 mm
Between lugs 20 mm
Lug to lug length 33.3 mm
Case Thickness 8.5 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
Included with this watch is a 3 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.