1940s Vacheron Constantin Teardrop Two-Tone – Art Deco Craftsmanship, Haute Horlogerie Detail

A beautifully preserved Vacheron Constantin from the late 1940s, distinguished by its rare two-tone case construction: a stainless steel body paired with sculptural 18k rose gold teardrop lugs. The untouched silver enamel dial is a masterpiece of subtle detailing, featuring rose gold indexes, matching hands, and an elegant outer minute track — a composition that radiates pre-war refinement.

With its balanced 34 mm proportions, sub-seconds display, and the revered Cal. P453 inside, this VC captures everything collectors love about the maison’s early design language: purity, precision, and quiet sophistication.

A rare and striking Art Deco treasure.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched silver enamel dial in great condition
• original hands & crown
  

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• brown GOLDAMMER KARDINAL Alligator Embossed Leather Watch Strap / 2 mm thick
• original 18k yellow gold VC buckle (not from the 1940s)

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 3- body stainless steel case with 18k rose gold teardrop lugs and snap-on case back 
• 34 mm (without crown) / 42 mm (lug-to-lug) / 16 mm (between lugs) / 8.5 mm thick
• year: late 1930s/early 1940s (by movement number)
• total weight: 39 g

MOVEMENT:

• Vacheron Constantin Cal. P453 - manual wind
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 11/2025
• +26 sec/d / 310°

BOX & PAPERS:

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

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1262