Today's offering showcases this very fine and rare retro Vacheron & Constantin.

It has an elegant square case and mint original silver dial with distinctive retro styled markers.

Even finer on the inside than the outside, it is powered by one of the company's caliber K1001 movement. For those who like to to rank things, the argument is often made that the 1000 series calibers K1001 and K1002 are overall the finest handwound calibers the company has ever made.

Speaking of their quality, one well-regarded writer stated: “An elegant caliber 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 prestigous Poinçon de Genève.

Its case is in better than near mint condition and retains clear hallmarks. And its original dial is just short of perfect mint.

Our watchmaker has freshly cleaned and oiled the watch.

Like always, 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
• Serial no.: 577,538
• Year sold: c. 1967
• Functions: Hours, Minutes
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 18K gold
• Case markings (outside): Swiss precious metal hallmarks
• Case markings (inside): Vacheron & Constantin, Swiss, 18K, Minerva hallmark, Swisse, 407,029
• Case condition: Better than near mint with clear hallmarks
• Dimensions: 27mm diameter (excluding crown) by 33.5mm long lug-tip-to-tip
• Dial: Silver, gold appliqué retro baton markers, signed Vacheron & Constantin, original, just short of perfect mint condition
• Hands: Original, gold, batons
• Movement type: Caliber K1001, extremely high grade, Vacheron & Constantin, rhodium plated, manually wound, Kif-flex shock resistance, index regulator, adjustments for temperature and five positions
• Movement markings: Vacheron & Constantin with Maltese Cross, Geneve Swiss, Seventeen Jewels, Adjusted heat, cold, and five positions, K1001
• Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
• Crystal type: Acrylic, mint condition. If you would like a flatter mineral glass crystal without bevel can be installed, so the bevel does not partially cover the markers
• Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled.
• 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.

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