Braided Gold. Architectural Minimalism. - Vacheron Constantin 7457 Rectangular

This is one of the rarest and most compelling Vacheron Constantin timepieces we've ever had the pleasure to offer. The reference 7457 is a study in design harmony — pairing an 18k white gold rectangular case with a beautifully integrated braided bracelet, seamlessly unified in texture and tone.

The linen-textured silver dial features slim baton indices, an understated VC typographic signature, and a classic stick handset — all original and perfectly preserved. Powered by the ultra-thin Vacheron Constantin Caliber 1003, this piece not only wears like a sculpture but also houses one of the most prestigious hand-wound movements in horology.

With elegant proportions and a unique architectural presence, this is an exceedingly rare collector's piece — a whisper of 1970s haute horlogerie.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched silver colored linen dial in flawless condition
• original hands & crown

BRACELET & CLASP:

• original Vacheron Constantin integrated braided 18k white gold bracelet fitting up to 18.5 cm wrist size (slightly adjustable around 0.5 cm at the clasp) / 1.6 mm thick
• original Vacheron Constantin 18k white gold clasp

CASE:

• great overall condition, showing very minor traces of use on the caseback
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with screw-down
• 25 mm (without crown) / 28 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 4.2 mm thick
  
• year: 1970s
  
• reference: 7457
• total weight: 65 g

MOVEMENT:

• Vacheron Constantin Cal. 1003 - manual wound
• 20 jewels, 21600 A/h, 42 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 05/2025
• -7 sec/d / 310°

BOX & PAPERS:

• Vacheron Constantin black velvet dust bag
• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1024