Vacheron & Constantin, "Guilloché Dial", "Steel Case", ca 1950.
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Case size: 33,7 mm
Material: steel
Movement: manual, caliber P453/3B
Year: circa 1950
Crystal: plastic crystal
Bracelet: leather strap
Reference number: 4073
Case number: 297'662 / 137
Movement number: 489'844
The overall impression is good. Dial with minor wear.
The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, Bukowskis does not guarantee the future function of the movement. Please note that the movement has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Watches have been opened to examine movements therefore no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. Potential buyers should inspect each watch to satisfy themselves as to condition. For more information, please read our Conditions of Purchase.
Provenance
According to information, a gift to the current owner's grandfather from his Swiss friend and colleague.
More information
The Vacheron Constantin Reference 4073 is an elegant dress watch produced between the 1940s and 1960s. It features a timeless Calatrava-style case with well-balanced proportions. While most examples were made in gold, stainless steel versions are notably rarer and especially prized by collectors.
Inside, the watch is powered by the manual-winding Caliber 453, a reliable movement with a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock. While the Reference 4073 shares its case design with the 4217, the latter houses the Caliber 454 with central seconds instead. Both models exemplify Vacheron Constantin’s dedication to high-quality watchmaking during this period and remain highly sought after by vintage enthusiasts today.