1970 Vacheron Constantin Les Historiques Automatic Yellow Gold Textured 7391
Ref: 7391
Specification
Lugs : 18.5mm (Integrated)
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box & Papers : None
Case Material : 18ct Yellow Gold
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
Points of Mention
This watch is sold “Watch Only” and therefore without its Vacheron Constantin box or paperwork. The watch comes paired with its full-length Vacheron Constantin 18.5mm integrated diagonal hatch pattern bracelet and a signed folding jewellery style clasp with 2 adjustments, coming in at a total length of 19cm. The watch is from Circa. 1970 and is sold in worn vintage condition, but overall very fair condition for its age, with signs of wear and patina, as you can see from the photographs. The watch comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.
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The Watch
Here we have a rare 1970 Vacheron Constantin Les Historiques Yellow Gold Textured 7391 with a 31mm brushed 18ct Yellow Gold square cushion case, an integrated repeating textured patterned bracelet flowing seamlessly over your wrist for a jewellery-like aesthetic. Paying tribute to past timepieces, the Les Historiques collection brings together signature designs in a contemporary form. On the right is a signed crown, and the delightfully executed textured diagonal hatch-patterned bezel holds a flat crystal above an incredible textured patterned champagne dial, applied chamfer-edged 18ct Yellow Gold baton indexes mark the hours, 18ct Yellow Gold stick hands sit majestically in the centre, at 12 o’clock we have the Vacheron Constantin motif and at 6 o’clock Automatic completes this sophisticated dress watch. On the reverse a snap-off 18ct Yellow Gold case back, inside an automatic VC Cal. K1120, 36 jewels, beating at 19,800 beats per hour, Rhodium plated, expertly decorated with a Vacheron Constantin 18ct Yellow Gold rotor stamped and Swiss Hallmarked. The watch comes paired with its full-length Vacheron Constantin 18.5mm integrated diagonal hatch pattern bracelet and a signed folding jewellery style clasp.
Personal Note
I find it incredible that a watch like this can be picked up for under £6,000! This is a solid 18ct yellow gold Vacheron Constantin with a beautiful integrated bracelet and features an automatic Vacheron Constantin Cal. K1120, all for less than most stainless steel Rolex models... The watch world has gone mad! Do not hesitate to book an appointment to see this one for yourself.
The Brand
Born in Geneva, Jean-Marc Vacheron was the youngest of a master weaver’s five sons. Jean-Marc Vacheron created his watchmaking workshop at the age of 24. The company was founded on September 17, 1755, This makes it the world's oldest watch manufacturer in continuous operation. In 1810, Jacques-Barthélémi Vacheron took over the business. His impact on the company saw Vacheron enter the world of great watchmakers. At that time, his workshop began making intricate and ever more complicated pieces, such as musical watches that played two melodies. Commercially the company soon developed and expanded beyond Switzerland’s borders, first in neighbouring France and then in Italy. In 1819 François Constantin met with Jacques-Barthélémi Vacheron. Both men came from Geneva, sharing a passion for stylish and complicated watches. The "Vacheron et Constantin'' company was soon to be created. The American watch industry became evermore a threat, therefore Jacques-Barthélémi Vacheron decided to hand his business to his son in 1844. Charles-César Vacheron designed an efficient process for the factory and moved the business into new markets such as China, Spain, India and Cuba. 1906 saw the grand opening of the first Vacheron Constantin Boutique in Geneva. The great-grandnephew of François Constantin joined the business in 1914 after completing his studies at the École d'Horlogerie de Genève. During this time, the First World War broke out, and he was conscripted and sent to the northern border. Vacheron Constantin's models have been appreciated and worn by the Faruk of Egypt, the Shah of Iran and the Duke of Windsor amongst many other famous characters over the years. In 1955 Vacheron Constantin celebrated its bi-centenary and on this occasion introduced the world’s thinnest watch movement at 1,64mm. Vacheron Constantin became the first watchmaking company to collect the rare and highly desirable “Diplôme Prestige de la France” which recognised their talent in craftsmanship and design in 1972. A new production facility was built in Plan-Les-Ouates, Geneva, as well as a renovation of the brand’s historical headquarters now known as the “Maison Vacheron Constantin”. 2005 Vacheron Constantin celebrated its 250th anniversary.