Vacheron Constantin 7291 Lapis Lazuli 18k 1970s

Name: Vacheron Constantin 7291 Lapis Lazuli 18k 1970s
Brand: Vacheron Constantin
SKU: #818
Price: 8900.00 EUR
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BRAND HISTORY

Vacheron Constantin Ref. 7291P — White Gold & Lapis Lazuli Elegance

One of the rarest and most striking Vacheron Constantin dress watches of the 1970s, seldom seen on the market. The sharp 31 mm 18k white gold case is paired with an integrated white gold bracelet, offering both visual depth and exceptional comfort.

The true highlight is the deep blue Lapis Lazuli stone dial, perfectly preserved and untouched — a dramatic contrast against the cool white gold. Powering the watch is the legendary Vacheron Constantin Cal. 1003, an ultra-thin manual movement renowned for its refinement.

A discreet yet highly collectible piece of haute horlogerie, blending rare materials with timeless design.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched deep blue Lapis Lazuli stone dial in flawless condition
original hands & crown

BRACELET & CLASP:

18k white gold VC bracelet is fitting up to a 18 cm and is slightly adjustable at the clasp (around 0.5 cm) / 1.5 mm thick
18k white gold VC clasp with maltese cross

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
3- body 18k white gold case with snap-on case back
31 mm (without crown) / 31 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 4.4 mm thick
Year: 1970s
reference: 7291 P
total weight: 64 g

MOVEMENT:

Vacheron Constantin Cal. 1003 - manual wound
20 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 01/2025
-1 sec/d / 290°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #818

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.”