An 18 Karat White Gold Wristwatch, Vacheron & Constantin, Circa 1950,
34.00 mm case diameter, matte silvered dial signed VACHERON & CONSTANTIN, applied gilt Arabic and spear numerals, gilt baton hands, guilloche finish subdial for seconds at 6 o'clock, polished circular case, concave lugs, coin edge crown, snap on case back, Cal. P453/3C manual wind 17 jewel movement with fausses côtes finish adjusted for temperature, black lizard strap, gold tone buckle.
Movement number: 485105.
Case number: 316455.
Estimate $ 2,000-3,000
The watch winds, sets and runs but has not been timed for accuracy.
The crystal shows scattered superficial scratches. The dial has one easily visible spot/stain just below 9 o'clock as well as subtle (not readily eye visible) scattered spotting and craquelure texture along the outer edge between the numerals and predominantly between 6 and 12 o'clock, the painted signature is bright and distinct, the applied numerals at 10 and 9 o'clock show moderate to significant discoloration, the remainder showing very subtle to no discoloration.
The bezel, lugs, outer band and case back show fairly even overall wear consisting of superficial scratches with scattered moderate scratches on the bezel, there are three indentations, one in the bezel and two in the outer band, near 10 o'clock. The later strap and buckle show no obvious wear.