Vacheron Constantin Rectangular Basket 18k 1970s

Vacheron Constantin Rectangular Basket 18k 1970sHere we have a beautifully finished 18k yellow gold Vacheron Constantin dress watch in a rectangular case design from the 1970s. This particular piece is notable for its all over punched basket finishing, which we have seen for the first time. Its a true flagship for Swiss craftsmanship of the 1970s. wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference CASE: excellent overall condition, showing very minor traces of use 3 body 18k yellow gold case with snap

Our example delivers exactly one of this gems

some slight patina and marks throughout the dial

Our reference 3738 / 117J

Omega Caliber 322 - automatic bumper

The use of three ball bearings instead of the usual pivots in the changer (also a Universal Genève patent) facilitates winding and increases reliability

original never touched grey Royal Oak (Stern) Tapisserie dial with some even developed patina

+4sec/d / 310°

33 mm (without crown) / 42 mm (lug-to-lug) / 22

the clean matt black dial is accented with applied indexes for clear legibility and the broad batten handset adds an overall elegant look

This Piaget took our breath at first sight

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm in circumference -

original Cartier stainless steel bracelet (up to 18cm wrist)