Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Shell Lugs 1940s

Vacheron Constantin – Shell/Flame Lug Elegance from the 1940s Few vintage Vacheron Constantin dress watches capture the elegance of the 1940s quite like this exceptional example. Crafted in 18k yellow gold and housed in a beautifully proportioned 35 mm case by renowned casemaker Ed. Wenger SA, it perfectly represents the golden age of Genevan watchmaking. The defining feature of this watch is its extraordinary shell-shaped lugs, one of the rarest and most sculptural lug designs of the period. Flowing organically from the case, they give the watch a distinctive architectural character rarely encountered today. The untouched silver dial complements this beautifully, featuring a crisp railroad minute track, elegant gold Roman numerals, and a refined sub-seconds register that perfectly embody mid-century sophistication. Inside beats the respected Vacheron Constantin Cal. 453/3C, one of the manufacture's finest manually wound movements of the era. Renowned for its reliability, elegant construction, and refined finishing, it represents the exceptional level of craftsmanship that established Vacheron Constantin among the greatest names in haute horlogerie. Beautifully preserved with a warm, honest patina, this watch is far more than a vintage dress watch, it is a rare piece of Vacheron Constantin history. - wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference - DIAL: original never touched silver dial in great condition with railroad track original hands & VC crown some slight patina around the hour markers a slight scratch on the original crystal STRAP & BUCKLE: brown KARDINAL Alligator Embossed Leather Watch Strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 3.7 mm thick gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle CASE: good overall condition, showing minor traces of wear and a warm patina all around 3- body 18k yellow gold case with snap-on case back from case maker Ed. Wenger SA 35 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs) / 8.5 mm thick year: 1940s total weight: 41 g MOVEMENT: Vacheron Constantin Cal. 453/3C - manual wound 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve professionally serviced 07/2026 +5 sec/d / 290° BOX & PAPERS: GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card GOLDAMMER box