Vacheron Constantin "Skeleton " Engraved diamond set Dresswatch in 18k yellow gold ref. 36004, 1980

Dealer description — Bulang & Sons

Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin holds the distinction of being the longest-running watchmaker in continuous operation. The brand was established in Geneva by Jean-Marc Vacheron and boasts a legacy steeped in innovation and fine craftsmanship. In 1819, François Constantin joined the business, leading to the name Vacheron et Constantin, which was later streamlined to Vacheron Constantin in 1970. Renowned for its technical mastery and refined aesthetics, the brand is also celebrated as one of the “Holy Trinity” watchmakers. In the world of horology, the term "The Holy Trinity" —also referred to as "The Big Three" —is used to describe three of the most renowned and esteemed luxury watchmakers: Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin. At hand, we have a lovely 31 mm ultra-thin dress watch in 18k yellow gold, featuring a flat case with straight lugs and an elegant winding crown topped with a blue cabochon. The star of this piece is the open worked/skeletonized and hand-engraved movement. There is almost no dial visible—and the portion that is seen is tastefully set with a double row of diamonds, done with elegance and without being overly flashy, in our opinion. The ultra-thin, hand-wound caliber 1006 has been meticulously hand-engraved on all bridges and finely finished throughout, in typical Vacheron Constantin fashion. The watch features simple hands without lume and no second hand, which enhances its calm and “tranquil” aesthetic. It is fitted with a thin, original Vacheron Constantin leather strap and the original 18k gold VC pin buckle. This fine Vacheron dress watch has been fully serviced by our watchmaker. We believe Vacheron is currently somewhat under appreciated and represents a smart buy in today’s market — let’s discuss! Specifications: Vacheron Constantin Reference 36004 Dress Watch 31mm 18k yellow gold case , snap back , blue cabochon topped winding crown Case serial 586xxx, movement no.750xxx , dating to the 1980’s Hand engraved / skeletonized diamond set dial Comes on shown Vacheron Constantin leather strap with original VC 18 gold pin buckle Vacheron Constantin Cal. 1006 ultra thin hand-wound movement Fully serviced by our watchmaker