As the world's oldest watchmaker, Vacheron & Constantin sets the bar for what constitutes a world-class timepiece. Prized by kings and queens, heads of state, and prominent public figures, their timepieces rank among the most exclusive and expensive in the world.

The handsome mens watch featured in today's offering is one of the company's desirable tear drop lugs models.

It is a mens midsize, suitable for someone who doesn't have a large wrist.

Elegant yet understated, it appeals to the man who is satisfied knowing that he was wearing one of finest watches in the world and does not need to parade it. And equipped with a high-grade Vacheron & Constantin movement it possesses all the necessary capabilities to earn it its place among the finest hand-wound timepieces in the world.

Its 14K gold Vacheron & Constantin case has a Florentine texture to the top. It is in excellent condition with light wear. Its silver dial, which was expertly previously restored, has fairly mild aging. Please inquire if you would like it freshly restored.

And its high-grade Vacheron & Constantin movement is clean and keeping time.

One of our Master Watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and serviced it. We have also installed a mineral glass crystal to give the clearest, widest view of the dial.

For the finishing touch, it has been equipped with a brand new Teju lizard strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment. 

Included with the purchase is a 90-day international warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.

Manufacturer: Vacheron & Constantin
Country of origin: Switzerland
Serial no.: 428,572
Year built: c. 1935
Model: Ref. 8224
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: 14K gold
Case condition: Excellent with light wear and light signs of having been polished.
Case markings (inside): Vacheron & Constantin, 14K, 8224
*Note the numerous hand-engraved watchmaker marks showing an extensive service history.
Dimensions: 29.2mm wide (excluding crown, 32mm including), 36mm long lug tip-to-tip
Dial: Signed Vacheron & Constantin, silver, gold applied indices, inner minutes track, subsidiary seconds dial, previously expertly restored with fairly mild aging. Please inquire if you would like it freshly restored.
Hands: Original, gold batons
Movement type: Vacheron & Constantin, very high grade, adjusted to temperatures, manually wound, rhodium plated, “fausses cotes” decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, Breguet balance-spring
Movement markings: Vacheron & Constantin, Swiss, Seventeen Jewels, Adjusted to Temp, 203
Jewels: 17 rubies
Beat frequency: 18,000 BPH
Band: Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock a variety of other new straps in various prints, skins, and colors. Please ask us if you're interested.
Crystal type: Mineral glass, excellent condition
Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and serviced it.
Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system.
Warranty: 90-day international warranty. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
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.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide

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