Vacheron Constantin Tear Drop 1940s

Here we have a beautifully finished Vacheron Constantin dress watch from the 1940s with unique teardrop lugs and an amazingly designed dial with so many details that it's difficult to mention them all.

On the caseback we have engraved the coat of arms of Alexander I, King of Yugoslavia. This refers that it either was a gift from the royal family to a state guest or even property of someone in the royal family. Also included is some documentation of Christies and Sotherby's.

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back
• 35,5 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs)
• Year: 1940s

MOVEMENT:

• Vacheron Constantin Cal. 454/5C - manual wound
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 12/2023
• +15sec/d / 300°

DIAL:

• original never touched white/silver dial in good condition
• original hands, dial & crown
• dial as developed a slight and even patina

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• brown after market leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 1.6 mm thick
• yellow gold plated after market buckle

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #168