Vacheron & Constantin 4073 - Tone on Tone- Serviced w/ 1 year warranty

ABOUT THIS WATCH: 

MANUFACTURER: Vacheron & Constantin

REFERENCE: 4073

YEAR: 1946

SERIAL: 28xxxx

CASE: The 34mm solid 18kt yellow gold case is in fair shape. The case has been polished in the past. The hallmarks are still present. The crown has been replaced in the past. A new, fresh crystal has also been installed. The case back features an engraving. The engraving can be removed via laser welding gold material back on and re-brushing the new material. This would be at the buyers expense should he elect this option. 

DIAL:  This example features a beautiful, gold tone sector dial that matches the 18kt yellow gold case. The dial is beautiful with loads of engraved enamel throughout. It sports applied, alternating Roman and stick hour numerals. The dial has been cleaned in the past. There is one blemish to the dial. Of note a scratch between the 2 and 3 o'clock hour markers. The mark is not noticeable on the wrist to my eye but can be viewed in photographs and under a loupe. 

MOVEMENT: Vacheron manually wound caliber 453. Vacheron's finishing prowess that they had come to be known for by the mid twentieth century is on full display as we see a myriad of finishing techniques including cotes de Genève, pearlage, anglage and black polishing.  The movement was serviced in 02/2026. The watch will come with a one year mechanical warranty dated from 02/2025. 

BRACELET:  We have paired this rare configuration of a 4073 with our "Meli" strap - a handmade, tan, pebbled calfskin strap handcrafted by a single artisan in the heart of Italy. Italy has developed a reputation for their premium leather goods now for decades. Rest assured this strap is of the highest quality. 

ACCESSORIES: None. 

BOX/PAPERS: No. 

WARRANTY: One year warranty dated from 02/2026

BANK WIRE/ZELLE PRICE: $6,500 shipped.