Vacheron Constantin Teardrop Sub Seconds — 1940s Gold Elegance

A beautifully preserved Vacheron Constantin dress watch from the late 1940s, defined by its elegant downturned lugs, golden pyramid indexes, and sub-seconds with railroad minute track. The 18k yellow gold case harmonizes perfectly with the gold stick hands and golden arabic 6 and 12, creating a warm, refined presence on the wrist.

The original cream dial remains untouched and flawless, underscoring the watch’s authenticity and rarity. Powered by the reliable Vacheron Constantin Cal. P453/3B, this piece represents true mid-century haute horlogerie — history you can wear.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

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

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• brown KARDINAL Alligator Embossed Leather Watch Strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 3.7 mm thick
• gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of wear
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back 
• 35 mm (without crown) / 40 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs) / 9.5 mm thick
• year: late 1940s / early 1950s
• total weight: 44 g

MOVEMENT:

• Vacheron Constantin Cal. P453/3B - manual wind
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 04/2026
• +25 sec/d / 320°

BOX & PAPERS:

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

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1457