Lot 123
Vacheron Constantin. An unusual 18k yellow gold mechanical wristwatch with tear-drop lugs Y
Ref.4126, Case No.276347, Movement No.467494, made in 1942
Auction: London Watches | Lots 18 - 124 | Thurs 19 November 2026 from 2pm
Description
Cal.V453 hand-wound 17 jewel movement adjusted to temperature with swan-neck micro-adjustment, silvered dial with applied alternating dots and Roman numerals, baton hands, subsidiary seconds, 18k yellow gold circular case with tear-drop lugs, on maroon crocodile strap with plain gilt buckle. case, dial and movement signed.
Accompanied by numbered Vacheron Constantin extract from the archives dated March 15th 2024 and original numbered Vacheron Constantin guarantee certificate.
Dimensions
Diameter 36mm. Approx. total weight 40g.
Footnote
The inner case is stamped with Key number 1 for famed Geneva casemaker Wenger, with the movement securing ring stamped with the last three digits of the case number (347) to avoid switching during servicing. This level of high quality, especially seen in the movement calibre V453, is typical of Vacheron & Constantin of the era. The movement balance also uses an early form of Superchoc shock protection.