Vacheron Constantin 2099 TV Onyx Diamond 1970s
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Vacheron Constantin Ref. 2099 – Onyx & Diamond Masterpiece in White Gold
Here we have one of the rarest — possibly unique — Vacheron Constantin pieces we have ever encountered. Crafted in 18k white gold, the sharply preserved 30 mm case is paired with an integrated basket-weave white gold bracelet, giving the watch extraordinary texture and presence.
The true highlight is the flawless deep black onyx dial, framed by a stunning diamond-set bezel (40 diamonds) — a configuration we have never seen before in this reference.
Powered by the ultra-thin Vacheron Constantin Cal. 1003, this near-NOS example blends haute horlogerie with high jewelry in a way only Vacheron can — bold, rare, and undeniably exceptional.
- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -
DIAL:
- original never touched deep black onyx dial in flawless condition
- original hands, crown & diamond set bezel (40 diamonds)
BRACELET & CLASP:
- original Vacheron Constantin integrated 18k white gold bracelet fitting up to 18 cm wrist size (slightly adjustable around 1 cm at the clasp) / 2.4 mm thick
- original Vacheron Constantin 18k white gold clasp
CASE:
- excellent overall condition, showing no traces of use (near NOS)
- 3- body 18k white gold case with screw-down case back
- 30 mm (without crown) / 31 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 4.5 mm thick
- year: 1970s
- reference: 2099
- total weight: 66 g
MOVEMENT:
- Vacheron Constantin Cal. 1003 - manual wound
- 20 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 02/2026
- +15 sec/d / 260°
BOX & PAPERS:
- GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
- GOLDAMMER box
GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1402
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.”
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