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The sculptural lugs give the watch a distinctive character, while maintaining the refinement expected from one of Geneva's most prestigious maisons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe true highlight is the untouched \u003cstrong\u003eblack dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — a configuration that is significantly rarer than its silver counterparts. Combined with the warm yellow gold case, applied indexes, gold hands, and sub-second display, the result is a striking yet highly sophisticated aesthetic that perfectly captures mid-century elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside beats the respected \u003cstrong\u003eVacheron Constantin Cal. P453\/3B\u003c\/strong\u003e, a manually wound movement known for its reliability, fine finishing, and graceful architecture. It represents an era when Vacheron Constantin focused on creating some of the finest dress watches in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserved in excellent overall condition, this Ref. 4659 is a wonderful example of what makes vintage Vacheron Constantin so special: timeless proportions, exceptional craftsmanship, and subtle details that reveal themselves over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare black dial Vacheron Constantin with iconic crab lugs — \u003cstrong\u003eunderstated, elegant, and increasingly difficult to find today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal never touched black dial in great condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoriginal hands \u0026amp; crown\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTRAP \u0026amp; BUCKLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblack \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goldammer.me\/collections\/watch-straps\/products\/watch-strap-lizard-print\" title=\"KARDINAL Lizard Embossed Leather Watch Strap\"\u003eGOLDAMMER KARDINAL Lizard Embossed Leather Watch Strap\u003c\/a\u003e fitting up to 20 cm wrist size \/ 2 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyellow gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexcellent overall condition, showing minor traces of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back from casemaker Antoine Gerlach SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 mm (without crown) \/ 42 mm (lug-to-lug) \/ 17 mm (between lugs) \/ 9 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereference: 4659\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eyear: 1954-1956\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etotal weight: 44 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOVEMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacheron Constantin Cal. 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