Today's offering showcases this striking, very fine and rare Vacheron & Constantin mens dress watch.

It has a classic and elegant case with dramatic tiered design. It has a beautiful late mid-century design with understated silver dial.

As fine on the inside as the outside, the watch is powered by a very high-grade Vacheron & Constantin caliber 1001 movement adjusted to temperatures.

For those who like to to rank things, the argument is often made that the 1000 series calibers are overall the finest handwound calibers the company has ever made.

Speaking of their quality, one well-regarded writer stated: “An elegant calibre in five bridges, the sub-seconds 1001 and the center-seconds 1002 had formed the basis of Vacheron & Constantin's reputation in the 1950s and 60s. They were matched only by the peak 10 and 12 ligne handwinds of Patek Philippe…"

Its beautifully finished movement, which remains in very pleasing condition, is stamped in two places with the prestigious Poinçon de Genève.

Its parts are fully original down to the hands and winding crown.

Its 18K gold case presents very nicely. Its silver dial has just been restored by one of the leading dial experts in North America. And our its high-grade movement has just been serviced and is running very accurately

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

• Manufacturer: Vacheron & Constantin
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Model: Ref. 6399
• Serial no.: 556,246
• Year built: c. early 1960's
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 18K gold
• Case markings (outside): Swiss precious metal hallmark on bottom right lug
• Case markings (inside): Vacheron & Constantin, 18K, Minerva hallmark, Swiss, 381221, 6399
• Case condition: Presents beautifully. A few light remnants of wear and signs of polishing. The hallmark on the lug is partially intact but light from previous polishing.
• Dimensions: 33mm diameter (excluding crown) by 37mm long lug-tip-to-tip
• Dial: Silver, gold applique baton markers, signed Vacheron & Constantin, very nicely restored
• Hands: Original, gold, batons
• Movement type: Extremely high grade, Vacheron & Constantin caliber K1001, rhodium plated, manually wound, adjustments for temperature and positions, Kif-Flex shock resistance
• Movement markings: Vacheron & Constantin with Maltese Cross, Geneve, Swiss, Eighteen Jewels, Adjusted to Heat Cold Isochronism and 5 Positions, K1001. Stamped in two places with the prestigous Poinçon de Genève.
• Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn, with unsigned gold plated buckle
• Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
• Serviced: Yes, cleaned and oiled.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
• Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

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