Vacheron Constantin Spillmann Bumper 1940s

Golden Era Sophistication — Rare Spillmann-Case Vacheron Constantin

Crafted in the 1940s, this exquisite Vacheron Constantin embodies timeless elegance with its rare Spillmann case and masterfully balanced two-tone dial.

A true rarity, this 18k yellow gold dress watch is cased by the legendary C.R. Spillmann & Co., best known for producing waterproof cases for chronographs of the era — and rarely seen on Vacheron pieces. The silver-champagne-colored dial features a beautiful two-tone finish with a 12-3-6-9 Roman layout, inner minute track, and slender gold dagger markers.

Its slightly downturned lugs and subtle case curves make for a profile that’s both classic and distinguished. Inside ticks the Vacheron Constantin Caliber 477, an early “bumper” automatic movement — a fascinating touch of horological heritage.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched silver/champagne two tone dial in great condition
  
• original hands and crown
  
• some slight patina throughout the dial

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• brown GOLDAMMER KARDINAL Lizard Embossed Leather Watch Strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
• VC plated buckle

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing very minor traces of use
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back from case maker C.R. Spillmann & Co. SA
• 35 mm (without crown) / 41 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 11 mm thick
• year: 1940-1945
  
• total weight: 47 g

MOVEMENT:

• Vacheron Constantin Cal. 477/1 - hammer automatic
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 03/2026
• -19 sec/d / 290°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1470