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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 6399
A rare and highly elegant white gold wristwatch
- Estimate
- CHF5,000 - 8,000•€4,700 - 7,500$5,400 - 8,600
CHF10,710
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- 1962
- Reference No
- 6399
- Movement No
- 564'826
- Case No
- 388'816
- Material
- 18K white gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. K1001, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Vacheron Constantin 18K white gold pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 33mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Vacheron & Constantin Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1962.
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Catalogue Essay
An epitome of elegance, Vacheron & Constantin is famous for the subtlety of their design and the understatement of their dress watches, as exemplified by the present piece.
Sporting a white gold case and silvered dial, the design of the watch appears deceptively simple, until the beholder realizes the many details that define the case: from the triple stepped band (preserved in excellent condition) to the recessed crown, passing by the straight downturned lugs. Most notably, however, the top and bottom edges of the case are "flattened", thus allowing for a snug fit of the strap without compromising the size and proportions of the piece: a simple and elegant solution that betrays the company's attention to detail.
Sporting a white gold case and silvered dial, the design of the watch appears deceptively simple, until the beholder realizes the many details that define the case: from the triple stepped band (preserved in excellent condition) to the recessed crown, passing by the straight downturned lugs. Most notably, however, the top and bottom edges of the case are "flattened", thus allowing for a snug fit of the strap without compromising the size and proportions of the piece: a simple and elegant solution that betrays the company's attention to detail.
Vacheron Constantin
Swiss | 1755The world's oldest watch brand in continuous operation since its founding in 1755, Vacheron Constantin was the first watch company to manufacture movements with interchangeable parts beginning in 1839. Vacheron's watches are admired for their Latin-influenced case designs, well-balanced proportions and exquisitely finished movements of the highest quality. The Geneva-based manufacturer is known for their highly complicated masterpieces, including the King Farouk Grand Complication made in 1935, the Tour de l'Ile that was the most complicated serially produced wristwatch when introduced in 2005 and the 57260 — the world’s most complicated watch — made in 2015.
Key vintage models include minute repeating wristwatches such as the references 4261, chronographs such as the references 4178 and 6087 and the oversized Cioccolotone models such as ref. 4737. Collectors also appreciate Vacheron's Chronometer Royal pocket and wristwatches, as well as the '222,' the brand's first luxury sports watch produced from 1977 through 1984.
Browse MakerKey vintage models include minute repeating wristwatches such as the references 4261, chronographs such as the references 4178 and 6087 and the oversized Cioccolotone models such as ref. 4737. Collectors also appreciate Vacheron's Chronometer Royal pocket and wristwatches, as well as the '222,' the brand's first luxury sports watch produced from 1977 through 1984.