Vacheron Constantin 2897 Dress Rosé 1950s
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Vacheron Constantin 2897 – 18k Rose Gold Dress Watch, 1950s
Understated refinement at its finest — this Vacheron Constantin Ref. 2897 from the 1950s is a pure expression of Swiss horological sophistication. Every element of its design speaks to the Maison’s enduring philosophy: timeless beauty through perfect proportion.
Cased in 18k rose gold, the 34 mm silhouette strikes an ideal balance between presence and discretion. The silver sunburst dial, untouched and gracefully aged, is harmoniously complemented by rose gold stick indexes, hands, and Vacheron’s applied Maltese Cross — all contributing to its warm, monochromatic aesthetic.
At its heart beats the manual Caliber P1007/BS, a fine example of Vacheron’s mid-century watchmaking excellence. This piece demonstrates the meticulous symmetry and craftsmanship that define Geneva’s oldest watchmaker.
Elegant, timeless, and profoundly refined — a true gentleman’s companion from an era when less truly meant more.
- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -
DIAL:
- original never touched silver sunburst dial in great condition
- original hands and crown
STRAP & BUCKLE:
- cognac brown GOLDAMMER Kardinal leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
- gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle
CASE:
- excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
- 3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back from case maker Ed. Wenger SA
- 34 mm (without crown) / 40 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 10.5 mm thick
- year: early 1950s
- Ref.: 2897
- total weight: 38 g
MOVEMENT:
- Vacheron Constantin Cal. P1007/BS - manual wound
- 19 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 10/2025
- -15 sec/d / 260°
BOX & PAPERS:
- GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
- GOLDAMMER box
GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1246
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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