Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6236 Sub Second 18k Rose Gold – 1950s

An exercise in restraint and elegance from one of Switzerland’s finest.

This Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6236 from the 1950s is a masterclass in minimalist design — housed in a slim and refined 18k rose gold case with slender lugs and paired with a beautifully clean silver dial. The rose gold stick hands, indexes, and applied Maltese Cross emblem create a cohesive, monochromatic look that elevates its simplicity into sophistication.

Under the hood ticks the manual-wind Caliber P453/3B, a hallmark of mid-century watchmaking precision. Its sub-seconds dial at six o’clock keeps the layout balanced, while the overall design makes it a perfect under-the-cuff companion.

A true connoisseur’s piece, this rare dress watch is complemented by its original Vacheron Constantin leather strapand even includes the original VC box — making it a complete and collectible time capsule from a golden era of design.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched silver colored dial in good condition
• original hands & crown
  
• tiny scratch above the hands

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• original black Vacheron Constantin leather strap is fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
• rose gold plated aftermarket buckle

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back from casemaker Eggly &Cie
• 35 mm (without crown) / 38 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 8 mm thick
• year: 1950s
• reference: 6236
• total weight: 39 g

MOVEMENT:

• Vacheron Constantin Cal. P453/3B - manual wind
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 08/2025
• +15 sec/d / 340°

BOX & PAPERS:

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

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1139