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Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch Men’s Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold, 1945

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Vacheron Constantin (maker)
Date
1945
Country of origin
Switzerland
Object type
Pocket watch
Materials / technique
gold
Stock no.
Product 3585
Credit line
Dealer listing, WatchMuseum.org shop (product 3585)
Catalogue title (original)
Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch Men’s Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by WatchMuseum.org shop (stock number Product 3585), this is a pocket watch by Vacheron Constantin, made in Switzerland, dated 1945. The Atlas places it in the Modern Mechanical Horology period (1945 – 1969) of its Pocket Watches collection. Materials and techniques recorded by the source: gold. The record is illustrated with 4 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — WatchMuseum.org shop

The Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch Men’s Watch in 18kt Yellow Gold – 1945 is a timeless masterpiece that epitomizes the pinnacle of Swiss horological craftsmanship. Crafted in the 1940s, this exquisite timepiece is a testament to Vacheron Constantin’s enduring legacy of elegance and precision. Encased in luxurious 18kt yellow gold, the watch features a classic round case with a smooth bezel, measuring 43.7mm in width and 9mm in height, making it both sleek and sophisticated. The silver dial, adorned with Arabic numerals, exudes vintage charm while the hand-winding mechanical movement ensures reliable timekeeping. An acrylic crystal safeguards the dial, preserving its pristine condition. With its impeccable design and excellent condition, this Vacheron Constantin pocket watch is not just a functional accessory but a treasured piece of history, reflecting the brand’s commitment to exceptional quality and timeless style. The Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch 212465 is an elegant men’s timepiece crafted from 18kt yellow gold. Made in Switzerland in the 1940s, this watch features a hand-winding mechanical movement and a classic round case shape with a smooth bezel. The case is 43.7mm in width and 9mm in height, giving it a sleek and timeless look. The dial has a silver color with Arabic numerals as markers, adding a touch of sophistication and vintage charm. The watch is completed with an acrylic crystal, protecting the dial from scratches and damage. Overall, this Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch is a stunning example of classic horology and impeccable craftsmanship. Creator: Vacheron Constantin Case Material: Yellow Gold Case Shape: Round Movement: Manual Wind Place of Origin: Switzerland Period: 1940-1949 Date of Manufacture: 1945 Condition: Excellent

Historical context

Modern Mechanical Horology (1945 – 1969)

Tool watches for divers, pilots and astronauts; electric watches anticipate the electronic age.

After 1945 the pocket watch became a niche product — presentation and railway watches, inexpensive pin-lever watches, and commemorative pieces — while most innovation moved to the wrist.

Read the period in the timelineMore pocket watches from this periodEarlier: Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking

Atlas type guide

Pocket watches

The pocket watch was the dominant personal timekeeper from the late seventeenth century until the First World War. Its development tracks the history of the escapement: verge watches with fusees until the late eighteenth century; Thomas Mudge's lever escapement (c. 1755) and the cylinder escapement popularised by George Graham and later by Swiss makers; and the Swiss and English lever watches of the nineteenth century. Lépine's bar-bridge calibre and keyless winding made watches thinner and easier to use.

Industrialisation transformed the trade: American factories such as Waltham (from 1850) and Elgin produced interchangeable parts by machine, and Swiss makers responded with their own mechanisation after the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition. By 1900 a reliable watch was affordable to millions; the finest makers continued to produce complications and precision watches.

What to look for

  • The escapement: verge (crown wheel), cylinder, duplex, English or Swiss lever.
  • Key winding (a square arbor in dial or back) or keyless crown winding.
  • Signatures and serial numbers on the movement, dial and inside case back.
  • Hallmarks, case maker's marks and gold or silver standards stamped in the case.
  • Dial material: enamel, silver, gold, later printed metal.

Dating clues

  • Verge watches dominate before c. 1800; cylinder watches c. 1770–1900; lever watches after c. 1820.
  • Keyless winding: increasingly common after c. 1860.
  • Manufacturer serial number lists exist for Waltham, Elgin, Longines, Omega, Patek Philippe and others.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

Read next:Verge escapementDetached lever escapementFuseeIdentification Centre

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