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Vacheron & Constantin. A fine and rare 18K gold automatic wristwatch
Vacheron & Constantin. Belle et rare montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) mouvement automatique Ref: 4870, Circa 1953

17 October 2025, 14:00 CEST
Paris, Avenue Hoche

€12,000 - €18,000

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Vacheron & Constantin. A fine and rare 18K gold automatic wristwatch

Vacheron & Constantin. Belle et rare montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) mouvement automatique
Reference: 4870
Date: Circa 1953
Movement: 21-jewel Cal.P1019/2 automatic, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, seal of Geneva, No.541232
Dial: Sunburst silvered, applied gilt faceted baton hour markers, black outer minute divisions, gilt polished pointed baton hands, centre seconds
Case: Polished round, screw down back, No.344070
Strap/Bracelet: Brown alligator leather
Buckle/Clasp: Signed 18K gold buckle
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 36mm
Weight: 47,66gr

Footnotes

The Vacheron & Constantin ref 4870 is a vintage wristwatch of rare elegance, produced in the 1950s and 1960s.It is not merely a prestigious object: it embodies an era when each watch was crafted as a mechanical jewel, reflecting meticulous finishing, careful attention to proportions, and harmonious design. These are the very qualities that continue to captivate fine watch enthusiasts today.Its automatic movement, the caliber P1019, is finely crafted, reliable, and a true reflection of the Maison's renowned watchmaking expertise.

This timeless and classic watch inspired the modern Vacheron Constantin Patrimony collection.

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