Vacheron Constantin Tank – 18k Rosé Gold with Art Deco Charm – 1930s

Art Deco elegance from the golden age of horology.

This rare Vacheron Constantin Tank from the 1930s is a masterclass in early 20th-century design — refined, geometric, and unmistakably Art Deco. Its straight tank-style case is forged in 18k rose gold, accented by a thick bezel and soft curvature at the lugs.

The star of the show is its original rose-colored dial, uniquely arranged with rose gold numerals at 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 o’clock — a layout seldom seen, and even more rarely preserved. Sub seconds, sharp sword hands, and rich patina complete the vintage charisma.

Powered by a manual-wound Vacheron movement from the 1930s, this piece offers both aesthetic and mechanical provenance. The case, produced by the famed Ed. Wenger SA, is still in excellent condition — a testament to Vacheron’s legendary craftsmanship.

If you're looking for a truly historic vintage watch with architectural beauty and period-correct charm, this is it.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched rose sub second dial with some patina and minor marks
• original sword hands and crown

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• Dark brown GOLDAMMER Kardinal leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
• GOLDAMMER rose gold plated buckle

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing some minor traces of use
• engraving on the caseback "12-XI-958" without any known history
• 3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back from casemaker Ed. Wenger SA
• 25.5 mm (without crown) / 33.5 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 7.5 mm thick
• Year: 1930s
• total weight: 34 g

MOVEMENT:

• Vacheron Constantin - manual wound
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 38 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 08/2025
• +25 sec/d / 310°

BOX & PAPERS:

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

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1095