Today's offering showcases this beautiful C.O.T. Certified Pre-Owned Vacheron & Constantin watch.

Both a tasteful fashion statement and an elite precision wristwatch, it features an elegant 18K white gold case with striking sky blue dial and exceptionally well-executed mechanism.

Built circa the 1960's, it combines world-class quality with classic styling. Featuring an elegant 18K white gold case with hammered finish and ellipse dial opening and a striking sky blue dial it showcases a distinctive vintage style.

Powering it is its illustrious original handwound movement. And this is no ordinary mechanical engine.

It is very finely crafted, on par in quality and craftsmanship with only the very top tier of watches by the likes of Patek Philippe, other Vacheron & Constantins, and Audemars Piguet. It was not only originally crafted and adjusted to run accurately across five positions and a wide range of temperatures as the movement states, it was also designed to keep consistent time regardless of how much wind was left in the mainspring (isochronism). In most watches the rate changes the power reserve lessens.

Measuring just over 25mm wide by 37.5mm long, it is a men midsize size like other small dress watches from the era, well-suited for a man who doesn't have large wrists or a woman wanting a fuller size watch.

It has just finished a true expertly done restoration. It presents in beautiful condition. Our photos couldn't begin to do it justice!

Its case presents as mint with previous restoration to the lugs. Its dial has been meticulously custom refinished - the printing could pass as V & C factory done to the naked eye. And its incredibly fine handwound movement looks near pristine.

As part of the restoration, it has just been freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker. It is running strong and true, keeping very accurate time. 

For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new aftermarket lizard strap and aftermarket buckle done in a high-end vintage style making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Your watch is important to us. 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 and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands owners of Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, JLC and others and has done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center.

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 attesting to its performance.

Manufacturer: Vacheron & Constantin
Country of origin: Switzerland
Functions: Hours and Minutes
Serial no.: 639,969
Year made: c. 1960's
Model: Ref. 7813
Designed for: Men
Case material: 18K white gold
Case condition: Presents as mint - the lugs previously have been restored
Dimensions: just over 25mm diameter (excluding crown), 37.5mm long
Dial: Sky blue, signed Vacheron & Constantin, 18K white gold partially blackened applique baton indices, original dial expertly custom refinished
Hands: Original, partially blackened white gold applique "batons"
Movement type: High-grade Vacheron & Constantin, caliber K1014, manually wound, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber
Band: Leather done in a Teju lizard style, remoborde, brand new and unworn with aftermarket buckle done in a high-end vintage style
Serviced: Yes, freshly overhauled by a Master Watchmaker.
Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true keeping very accurate time.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details. Your watch is important to us. 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 and also has done authorized work for the Richemont brands owners of Vacheron & Constantin, IWC, JLC and others and has done authorized work for the Cartier Service Center.
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.

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

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