Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin Year: 1976 Reference No: 18702 Movement No: 686'257 Case No: 509839P Material: 18k white gold and diamonds Calibre: Mechanical, 1430, 18 jewels Bracelet/Strap: 18k white gold Vacheron Constantin bracelet, 168 mm. maximum length Clasp/Buckle: 18k white gold Vacheron Constantin folding clasp Dimensions: 20 mm. width Signed:Case, dial and movement signed
Catalogue Essay
This present watch features a very appealing onyx hardstone dial, encased with a brilliant-cut diamond-set bezel. The beautiful integral white gold bracelet perfectly contrasts with the rich black tone of the dial. The watch is a wonderful example and presented in excellent overall condition.
The 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.