Vacheron Constantin 18k Tear Drop 1948

Vacheron Constantin 18k Tear Drop 1948Here we have a beautifully finished Vacheron Constantin dress watch from 1948 with unique teardrop lugs and an amazingly designed dial with so many details that it's difficult to mention them all. This particular piece is notable for its outstanding dial condition and a strong 18k rose gold case. CASE: excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use 3 body 18k rose gold case with snap on case back 36 mm (without crown) 43 mm (lug to lug) 18

37 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs)

Design uniformity in the integrated bracelet and tonneau case

the original Oyster Bracelet has some slight stretch

23 mm (without crown) / 31 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs)

showing no trace of use (near nos)

But to find one with a beautiful brown sector dial is nearly impossible

lume plots missing at 8 and 11 o'clock

professionally serviced in 12/2020

-5s/d / 250°

original never touched silver colored dial in great condition

It features a huge 37 mm 18k yellow gold case and its very difficult to find them in this original condition

this is a beautiful designed watch with a rich aviation history