Vacheron Constantin 6395 Disco Volante 1960s

Name: Vacheron Constantin 6395 Disco Volante 1960s
Brand: Vacheron Constantin
SKU: #1447
Price: 7900.00 EUR
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Description
BRAND HISTORY

Mid-Century Minimalism, Perfected — Vacheron Constantin Disco Volante

A strikingly elegant expression of 1960s watch design, this Disco Volante is pure vintage poetry.

Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this short-lug case—nicknamed Disco Volante (“flying saucer”)—exudes minimalist charm. The refined hobnail bezel, rose stick hands, and rich gold-toned dial create a beautifully restrained aesthetic that highlights Vacheron Constantin’s mastery of timeless design.

Inside the case back, the Key of Geneva hallmark and a stamped “1” identify the casemaker as Ed. Wenger SA, a renowned Geneva-based workshop responsible for Vacheron cases from 1934 to 1990—adding historical provenance to this already rare timepiece.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original and never touched gold colored sunburst dial in great condition
original hands and crown
some slight aging spots

STRAP & BUCKLE:

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

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing some traces of use on the case
3- body 18k yellow gold Ed. Wenger SA case with screw-down case back
30 mm (without crown) / 33 mm (lug-to-lug) / 15 mm (between lugs) / 4.5 mm thick
year: 1962-1965
reference: 6395
total weight: 27 g

MOVEMENT:

Vacheron Constantin Cal. 1003 - manual wound
18 jewels, 18000 A/h, 31 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 03/2026
-9 sec/d / 280°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1447

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.”