Vacheron Constantin 6308 Spillman 18k 1950s

Vacheron Constantin 6308 Spillmann, 1950s - A Rare Collaboration in Pure Elegance.

This exceptional Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6308 from the 1950s is far more than a classic dress watch — it's a rare collaboration between the Geneva manufacture and C.R. Spillmann & Co., one of the most important case makers of the mid-century era. Spillmann is best known for supplying waterproof chronograph cases to Rolex and Heuer — but to find one signed Vacheron Constantin is a true collector’s treat.

Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the case measures a generous 36mm, offering a perfect vintage proportion with contemporary wearability. The clean silver dial with gold hour markers and stick handset is a masterclass in minimalism, allowing the exquisite lines of the case to take center stage.

Inside ticks the manually wound Caliber 454/5B, one of Vacheron’s most reliable workhorses of the era — freshly serviced and running strong.

If you’re looking for an understated piece with exceptional provenance, this 6308 delivers on all fronts.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched white dial in perfect condition
• original hands & crown
  

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• glossy black GOLDAMMER Kardinal Alligator Embossed leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
• gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing very minor traces of use
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with screw down case back from case maker C.R. Spillmann & Co. SA
• 36 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 19 mm (between lugs) / 10.5 mm thick
• year: 1950s
  
• Ref.: 6308
• total weight: 46 g

MOVEMENT:

• Vacheron Constantin Cal. 454/5B - manual
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 10/2025
• -12 sec/d / 240°

BOX & PAPERS:

• comes with original Vacheron Constantin box
• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1200