Outstanding 1942 Oversize (35.2 mm) Solid 18ct Rose Gold Vacheron & Constantin Tear Drop Lug 4126 Gents Vintage Watch

The Overview

We are working with a UK based collector who has asked us to market a selection of his watches. As part of the offer each watch has had a full service and refurbishment by the UK’s leading watchmaker, Steven Hale Watch Restoration. Each watch will come with a 2 year guarantee from Steve Hale and a lifetime guarantee on the authenticity by Sonning Vintage Watches.

There are a number of great watchmakers and it’s hard to pick the top 3 but I’d put Vacheron in that group. Formed in 1755, they’re recognised as the oldest and one of the most prestigious watchmakers in the World. Looking at this stunning piece I can see why. It’s worth remembering that the average size of a man’s dress watch in the 1950’s was 31/32mm and it wasn’t unusual for a man to wear a 30mm case size. Vacheron ignored this and created a 35mm solid 18ct Rose Gold with super desirable tear drop lugs. The case is in near faultless condition and please note the genuine rose gold ‘thimble’ crown. The original paper white Vacheron signed dial is untouched and magnificent – there are a few signs of age related wear but they’re hard to see with the naked eye. I’ve also done a wrist video and if you’d like a copy please advise your WhatsApp number. The applied rose gold hour numbers, inner railway line minute markers, rose gold ‘stick’ hands and art-deco sub-second dial are perfectly framed by the sold 18ct rose gold case. The very high grade Vacheron signed manual wind movement is again in excellent condition and has just been fully serviced by SHWR. The watch sits on a new genuine dark brown Vacheron alligator strap with a new solid 18ct rose gold Vacheron buckle. We also have a Extract of Archives from Vacheron confirming the case and movement number along with a sale date of 1942.

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The Case

The case is in near faultless condition and please note the genuine rose gold ‘thimble’ crown. The case measures 35mm across, excluding the crown and 43mm long including the tear drop lugs. The inside case (picture taken at SHWR) is signed ‘Vacheron and Constantin Swiss’, ‘Depose’ and the reference is ‘276397’.

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The Movement

The very high grade Vacheron signed manual wind movement is again in excellent condition and has just been fully serviced by SHWR. The movement is signed ‘Vacheron and Constantin Swiss’, ‘Adjusted to Temperatures’, ‘Seventeen 17 Jewels’ and the calibre is ‘V453’. The movement number is ‘467471’.

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The Box, Papers and Sonning Warranty

As with the majority of pre-owned watches that are 10 years or older, this particular watch does not come with its original box and paperwork. The watch is 100% genuine and rest assured we provide a lifetime guarantee on the authenticity and provenance of all the watches we sell.

Although there is no original paperwork, we do provide a written invoice and 3 page insurance valuation with the pictures of the watch and all available reference numbers. We also give a 12 month warranty on all our watches. We also stock a good selection of vintage watch boxes to help complete your purchase.

We do of course have the official Patek Philippe extract of archives

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About Sonning Vintage Watches

Sonning Vintage Watches are one of the largest prestige brand vintage watch retailers on the Internet carrying stock of around £800,000; we’ve sold over 3,000 vintage watches across the world since our formation in 2009. We’re based in Berkshire and Nottingham and spend 1- 2 days a week in London. Whilst we’re an Internet business we do ‘show’ 90% of our watches prior to sale and travel across England to meet prospective buyers.

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Why Purchase a Watch from SVW

We provide a lifetime guarantee on the authenticity and provenance of all our watches and come with a full printed Receipt of Sale and Insurance Valuation. Purchasing from SVW gives you the protection and reassurance of buying from an incorporated company with outstanding customer testimonials.

We provide a high quality box and use the Royal Mail Special Delivery for the UK and DHL for overseas sales. They are insured for the full purchase value.

See what our customers say – 100% positive feedback on all our sales sites and over 40% of our customers buy again or refer us!

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Couriering and Pre-Delivery Inspection

We use the Royal Mail’s Guaranteed next day service for UK sales and DHL for all overseas shipping. All our watches are fully serviced, but prior to couriering each one will undergo a 3 day pre-delivery check to ensure the watch is in perfect condition.

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The Conclusion

This is a rare and highly collectable vintage watch from one of horology’s most famous names and will, if history is any judge, provide an excellent financial investment as well as a possession to treasure and enjoy. I will provide an insurance valuation in excess of my asking price. Please appreciate the difficulty of photographing this piece, it looks even better in real life. Subject to your location I’ll happily show the watch.

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