Vacheron Constantin 4711 Patrimony 1950s

Name: Vacheron Constantin 4711 Patrimony 1950s
Brand: Vacheron Constantin
SKU: #1576
Price: 12900.00 EUR
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BRAND HISTORY

Vacheron Constantin Ref. 4711 – Sculptural Elegance from the Golden Age (1954–1956)

The Vacheron Constantin Ref. 4711 is a perfect example of why the 1950s are considered one of the greatest eras of dress watch design. Combining elegant proportions with subtle architectural details, this reference embodies everything collectors love about mid-century Vacheron Constantin.

Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the beautifully proportioned 36 mm case offers exceptional wrist presence for its era. The strong lugs, balanced profile, and refined execution give the watch a distinctly sculptural appearance while maintaining the understated elegance expected from one of Geneva's finest watchmakers.

The untouched silver dial is equally impressive. Applied gold hour markers, a precise minute track, and the elegant sub-second display create a harmonious and highly legible layout. The contrast between the silver dial and warm yellow gold accents perfectly captures the refined aesthetic of post-war Swiss watchmaking.

Inside beats the manually wound Vacheron Constantin Cal. 453, one of the manufacture's most respected movements of the period. Known for its reliability, elegant architecture, and fine finishing, it represents the high standards that established Vacheron Constantin among the great names of haute horlogerie.

A highly collectible and beautifully preserved Vacheron Constantin — combining mid-century design, mechanical excellence, and timeless Geneva elegance in one remarkable package.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched silver dial in great condition
original hands & crown

STRAP & BUCKLE:

brown KARDINAL Alligator Embossed Leather Watch Strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 3.7 mm thick
gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back
36 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 8 mm thick
year: 1954-1956
total weight: 45 g

MOVEMENT:

Vacheron Constantin Cal. 453 - manual wound
17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 06/2026
+9 sec/d / 260°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1576

Vacheron Constantin

Since 1755, Vacheron Constantin has been the quiet cornerstone of Swiss watchmaking — the world’s oldest watch manufacturer in continuous operation. Yet despite that extraordinary lineage, the maison never shouts. It whispers — with elegance, restraint, and an unwavering commitment to horological perfection.

There is something profoundly dignified about a Vacheron Constantin. For over 250 years, it has crafted watches not just for collectors, but for kings, popes, sultans, and visionaries. Napoleon Bonaparte wore one. So did Harry Truman and the Duke of Windsor. But this isn’t a brand about ostentation. It’s about refinement. Purity of design. A kind of timeless confidence that doesn’t beg to be noticed, but rewards those who do.

From the sweeping curves of their ultra-thin dress watches to the mechanical genius behind their high complications, Vacheron Constantin represents the pinnacle of classical Swiss artistry. Every piece they create carries the imprint of tradition, yet never feels frozen in time. Their iconic Maltese cross — born from a gear component used in precise movement regulation — is a symbol of their relentless pursuit of harmony between function and form.

To wear a Vacheron is to embrace a watch that has nothing to prove, yet says everything about you. It is for the collector who has moved beyond trend — someone who values legacy over hype, craftsmanship over clout. Someone who recognizes that true connoisseurship lies not in loud statements, but in quiet excellence.

And in a world that moves fast and shouts louder, a Vacheron Constantin remains calm. Enduring. Certain.

After all, as their motto — unchanged since 1819 — reminds us:

“Do better if possible, and that is always possible.”