Vacheron Constantin 7811 Patrimony 1970s

Name: Vacheron Constantin 7811 Patrimony 1970s
Brand: Vacheron Constantin
SKU: #1481
Price: 5900.00 EUR
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Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Ref. 7811 — Ultra-Thin Gold Elegance

A refined Vacheron Constantin Patrimony dress watch from the late 1970s, defined by its ultra-thin 18k yellow gold case. The beautifully preserved golden dial features stick indexes and stick hands, creating a subtle yet striking contrast that embodies mid-century sophistication.

This example stands out for its excellent overall condition and balanced proportions, measuring just 7 mm in thickness, making it an ideal under-the-cuff companion. Inside ticks the legendary Vacheron Constantin Cal. 1014, one of the finest ultra-thin manual movements ever produced.

A timeless expression of haute horlogerie, understated, elegant, and unmistakably Vacheron.

- wrist size in our picture is 18 cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched golden dial in flawless condition
original hands & crown

STRAP & BUCKLE:

black GOLDAMMER KARDINAL Lizard Embossed Leather Watch Strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
yellow gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle

CASE:

great overall condition, showing very minor traces of wear
3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back
33 mm (without crown) / 38 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 7 mm thick
reference: 7811
year: late 1970s
total weight: 33 g

MOVEMENT:

Vacheron Constantin Cal. K1014 - manual wound
20 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 05/2026
+3 sec/d / 300°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1481

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.”