Vacheron Constantin Teardrop – 18k Rose Gold, 1940s - Sculptural Elegance

A masterpiece of form and proportion, this Vacheron Constantin Teardrop from the 1940s is a true embodiment of Geneva’s golden era of watchmaking. The teardrop lugs, meticulously sculpted in 18k rose gold, flow seamlessly into the case, giving the watch an architectural yet romantic profile that’s instantly recognizable among collectors.

The white-silver dial, untouched and richly detailed, showcases fine craftsmanship with rose gold hour markers and railroad minute track. Every design element feels intentional — refined, harmonious, and unmistakably Vacheron.

Powered by the Caliber V454, this timepiece blends precision and beauty in equal measure. Elegant yet bold, it is the kind of watch that doesn’t shout — it whispers excellence to those who know.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched white/silver colored dial in great condition
• original hands & mushroom crown
  

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• black GOLDAMMER KARDINAL Alligator Embossed Leather Watch Strap / 2 mm thick
• rose gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 3- body 18k rose gold case (Ed. Wenger SA) with snap-on case back 
• 35 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 16 mm (between lugs) / 9 mm thick
• year: 1940s
• total weight: 40 g

MOVEMENT:

• Vacheron Constantin Cal. V454 - manual wind
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 10/2025
• -2 sec/d / 330°

BOX & PAPERS:

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

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1209