ABOUT THIS WATCH: 

MANUFACTURER: Vacheron & Constantin

REFERENCE: 4073

YEAR: 1948

SERIAL: 30xxxx

CASE: The 34mm solid 18kt yellow gold case is in good shape. The case has a very light polish in its lifetime yet the case is incredibly strong. The hallmarks are easily identified and remain quite deep. The midcase illustrates the maisons original satin finish. The caseback illustrates the original brushed finish. The case is 2x signed and matching. The case is completed by its original flats crown. 

DIAL:  An original, gold, engraved, enamel dial. The maisons signature "Vacheron & Constantin Geneve", the subsidiary seconds markers and outer minute track were done in engraved enamel. The dial exhibits no signs of cleaning. Noted between the 8 and 10 o'clock hour markers we can observe scratches on the dial that are exhibited in our detailed photographs. There is also one other small scratch visible next to the "G" in "Geneve" signature. Please note these marks are illustrated through 50mm macro lens and are much less noticeable on the wrist at normal wearing distances. 

MOVEMENT: Vacheron manually wound caliber 453. Vacheron's finishing prowess that they had come to be known for by the mid twentieth century is on full display as we see a myriad of finishing techniques including cotes de Genève, pearlage, anglage and black polishing.  The movement was serviced in 02/2025. The watch will come with a one year mechanical warranty dated from 02/2025. 

BRACELET:  The watch will not come on the pictured strap. We have a variety of strap choices available that can be discussed with future owner. 

ACCESSORIES: None. 

BOX/PAPERS: No. 

WARRANTY: One year warranty dated from 02/2025

BANK WIRE/ZELLE PRICE: $4,999 shipped.