{"product_id":"vacheron-constantin-ref-4073","title":"Vacheron Constantin Ref. 4073","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVacheron Constantin Ref. 4073\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18k Rose Gold | 1940s | Caliber 453\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true mid-century classic and, in my opinion, a watch that deserves to be appreciated entirely on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVacheron Constantin Ref. 4073\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is often compared to the iconic Patek Philippe Calatrava, yet it has a character and elegance all of its own. Its balanced proportions, elegant case design, and restrained dial make it one of the most appealing dress watches of its era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful example from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is housed in an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18k rose gold case measuring approximately 34 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The unrestored champagne-toned dial has developed a beautiful, even character over time, complemented by raised enamel signatures and faceted applied hour markers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe broad polished bezel and elegantly curved lugs give the watch a surprisingly contemporary presence on the wrist, while the beautifully preserved hallmarks add another authentic detail to the case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside beats the refined \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emanual-winding Caliber 453\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a classic Vacheron Constantin movement from this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful example of understated Geneva watchmaking, preserved with the character and originality that make vintage pieces truly special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant. Unrestored. Special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Vacheron that speaks for itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vacheron Constantin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ref. 4073\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18k rose gold\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 34 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manual-winding, Caliber 453\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Champagne-toned, unrestored dial with raised enamel signatures and applied faceted hour markers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHands:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original-style faceted hands\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Broad polished bezel with curved lugs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Preserved case hallmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStrap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leather strap\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good vintage condition with an unrestored dial and honest signs of age\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNotes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elegant mid-century Vacheron Constantin dress watch with strong proportions and original character\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WatchesOverWatches ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58665612018045,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/9213\/1965\/files\/EC8A3FEE-3836-4CBD-9C96-7E401EF8A2FC.jpg?v=1789070925","url":"https:\/\/www.watchesoverwatches.com\/products\/vacheron-constantin-ref-4073","provider":"WatchesOverWatches ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}