{"product_id":"vacheron-constantin-35mm-roman-numerals-cal-453-circa-1940","title":"Vacheron Constantin – 35mm – Roman Numerals – Circa 1940","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally rare and collectible vintage Vacheron Constantin wristwatch, dating to approximately 1940, featuring an unusually large 35mm case crafted in 18K yellow gold, elegant sculpted lugs, and a distinctive champagne-colored dial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beautifully balanced dial features applied gold Roman numerals, delicate dot markers, a finely printed outer minute track, and subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock. The original printed detailing appears to have been preserved, although the dial shows evidence of cleaning and restoration carried out in the past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch is powered by a finely finished manual-winding Vacheron Constantin movement, believed to be caliber 453, reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship of the manufacture during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 18K yellow gold case retains its elegant proportions and original character, showing signs of use and age-related wear consistent with its vintage nature. The inside caseback bears Vacheron Constantin markings and Swiss gold hallmarks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vacheron Constantin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18K yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 35mm, excluding crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 289654\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manual winding, believed to be caliber 453\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 448284\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original champagne-colored dial with applied gold Roman numerals and original enamel-style printed detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly appealing collector's piece, distinguished by its uncommon dial configuration, generous 35mm case, and refined architectural lugs. An elegant example of early Vacheron Constantin wristwatch production, combining historical charm with the understated sophistication of traditional Swiss haute horlogerie.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watch Expert Antwerp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53811013779792,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/4541\/8694\/files\/MX7A6790.jpg?v=1792097510","url":"https:\/\/watchexpert.com\/products\/vacheron-constantin-35mm-roman-numerals-cal-453-circa-1940","provider":"Watch Expert Antwerp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}