Legendary Caliber.435 18k Solid Gold Rectangular Case Circa 1940

Name: Legendary Caliber.435 18k Solid Gold Rectangular Case Circa 1940
Brand: VACHERON CONSTANTIN
Price: 750000 JPY
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Basic Information

Brand

VACHERON CONSTANTIN

Model

VINTAGE MODELS

Reference Number

Case Material

18K SOLID GOLD

Year Of Manufacture

1940

Dial Condition

Aged Patina Due to Vintage Condition

Case Condition (Including Case Back)

Pre-owned (Minimal scratches on case)

Accuracy

Mechanical (±30 seconds/day)

Gender

Male

Location

Japan

Movement

Winding Up

ManualQ

Caliber

435

Power reserve

Number of jewel bearings

Case

Case Material

18K SOLID GOLD

Glass

pastic

Size (excluding crown)

Dial

White

Belt

Belt Material

CARF

Explanation

See translation

18K Solid White Gold “Tank”
Engraved Mesh-Finished Case

☆☆☆ Circa 1963 Vintage ☆☆☆

(Men’s model / Bench test daily rate: +30 seconds
Amplitude: 265° / Beat error: 0.5 ms / Lift angle: 52°)
Measured by timegrapher. Results may vary depending on environment and should be considered as reference values only.

All original condition except for the strap and buckle.
The dial shows absolutely no signs of refinishing.

☆☆☆ Remarkable Original Condition ☆☆☆

The dial feet on the reverse have been carefully checked for any signs of forgery or tampering.
No refinishing traces detected.
All components are completely original, including the dial, with the exception of the strap and buckle.

★☆★ Cal. 435 ★☆★

Geneva Seal certified
Côtes de Genève finishing
Year of Manufacture: 1939

Power Reserve: 38 hours
Frequency: 18,000 vibrations per hour
Jewels: 17 jewels
Breguet overcoil hairspring

Movement engraving:
“VACHERON CONSTANTIN
ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE
17 JEWELS
SWISS MADE
V435”

☆ Original Dial (circa 1940) with Applied Gold Arabic Numerals at 2, 4, 8, and 12 ☆
Dial signature: VACHERON CONSTANTIN
Condition: Preserved in original state, displaying uniform and attractive aging across the entire dial—exceptional vintage condition.

☆ Original 18K Solid Yellow Gold Rectangular Case (circa 1940) ☆
Size: 23.2 mm (excluding crown / approx. 28 mm including crown) × 39 mm (lug-to-lug)
Condition: The case has not been polished by us and shows no noticeable scratches or dents.

☆ Original 18K Solid Yellow Gold Snap-Back Case (circa 1940) ☆
Case back engraving:
“VACHERON CONSTANTIN
SWISS GENEVE
18K 0.750”
Condition: Shows minor surface marks and small dents consistent with age, none of which are significant.

☆ Aftermarket Crocodile Leather Strap & Original 18K Solid Gold Buckle ☆
Condition: Displays a wonderful vintage character.