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Vacheron Ultra Thin

Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Stamford, CT
. Vacheron called this model "ultra thin" 18k yellow gold Length: 38.42mm Width: 32.8mm Band width at case
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Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 18K Rose Gold Ultra Thin Dial
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 18K Rose Gold Ultra ladies Watch 670852. Manual winding movement. 18K
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony White Gold Diamond Ultra Thin Watch 33093
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony White Gold Diamond Ultra Thin Watch 33093 - Manual winding, Sapphire
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Ultra Thin in 18K Rose Gold 670852
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 18K Rose Gold Ultra ladies Watch 670852. Manual winding movement. 18K
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2010s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vacheron Constantin Model 2045 Ultra Thin
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Model 2045 Ultra Thin 29mm x 32mm Automatic Movement Made
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Classic 35mm 2051
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin in 18k white gold on European croco leather strap with stainless
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Vacheron Constantin Classic 35mm 2051
Vacheron Constantin Classic 35mm 2051
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Vacheron & Constantin White Gold Dress Bracelet Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
. White Gold CIRCA: 1960 / 70's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / Ultra Thin / 1003 DIAL / HANDS
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vacheron & Constantin White Gold Dress Bracelet Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Long Beach, CA
. White Gold CIRCA: 1960 / 70's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / Ultra Thin / 1003 DIAL / HANDS
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Pocket Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin 18K Rose Gold Pendant Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 18K Rose gold ultra thin
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20th Century Swiss Pocket Watches

Vacheron Constantin Classic 33051 with a White dial Manual watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin Classic in 18k yellow gold on black crocodile strap with 18k
Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vacheron Constantin Dress Pocket Watch Vintage 18 Karat Gold Silver Dial 6345
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
A 42 mm 18k White Gold Ultra Thin Vintage Gents Dress Pocket Watch, silver dial with applied hour
Category

20th Century Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor SERVICED by JLC Steel 148.8.60 Cal 960
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in PARIS, FR
ultra-thin automatic movement, it was to Jaeger-LeCoultre they turned. The exquisite Jaeger-LeCoultre
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Etrier / Footing Model Steel Vintage circa 1960 Fully Serviced
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in PARIS, FR
and Vacheron Constantin needed an ultra-thin automatic movement, it was to Jaeger-LeCoultre they
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel, Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre France 1928 Art Deco Luxhora Cylindrical Desk Clock and Lamp
By Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Miami, FL
. Jaeger and LeCoultre began a life-long collaboration, producing ultra-thin and complicated luxury watches
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Steel, Chrome

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Rolex Precision Gold Wristwatch c1947
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Located in London, GB
Vintage Rolex Precision wristwatch with rare “Thunderbird” bezel dated Circa 1947. Snap back 18ct gold case with straight, tapered, curved lugs. Rare milled “Thunderbird” bezel with...
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Rolex Precision Gold Wristwatch c1947
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Longines Steel Mid Century Automatic with Original Dial circa 1960's
By Longines
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CAL...
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Diamond and onyx hand detailed dangle earrings. GIA certified 2 round brown diamonds both with an onyx and diamond halos. 4 pear shaped diamonds with 66 round cut accent diamonds. Th...
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Vacheron Constantin yellow gold Ultra Thin manual wind wristwatch, c1950
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
18 Karat yellow gold, Vacheron Constantin, ultra thin historic vintage collectors watch. The
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Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Manual Wind Watch, 1960s
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Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Manual Wind Watch, 1960s
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Vintage Vacheron Constantin Costantin Ultra Thin 6335
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Located in London, GB
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Vacheron Constintin Ultra Thin Mechanical Strap Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
ultra thin mechanical strap watch, original 18k buckle, fully restored to original condition.
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Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Patrimony Ultra Thin Manual Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Firenze, IT
,cream dial, applied baton indexes,18k yellow gold ultra thin case, snap-on back case, dial and movement
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Vacheron Constantin 18 Karat White Gold Ultra Thin Men's Watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Dallas, TX
Vacheron Constantin 18K White Gold Ultra Thin Men's Watch - Manual winding. 18K white gold ( 33 mm
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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Manual-Winding Ultra-Thin Skeleton Watch 3355
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Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 18 Karat Rose Gold Ultra Thin Men's Watch 33093
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Long Beach, CA
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Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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Vacheron Constatin Ultra Thin Gents Gold White Dial 31160 Manual Wind Watch
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Located in London, GB
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Located in New York, NY
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By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin in 18k white gold on European croco leather strap with stainless
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By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin in 18k white gold on European croco leather strap with stainless
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Vacheron Constantin Classic 35mm 2051
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By Vacheron Constantin
Located in New York, NY
gold. Stick markers. movement. Ultra-thin dusemme movement. Case size is 33mm. Solid satin finish
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Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in PARIS, FR
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Located in PARIS, FR
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Located in PARIS, FR
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By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in PARIS, FR
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Jaeger-LeCoultre 250.8.08 Reverso Stainless Steel JLC Strap + Paper
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in PARIS, FR
ultra-thin automatic movement, it was to Jaeger-LeCoultre they turned. The exquisite Jaeger-LeCoultre
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Jaeger-LeCoultre 260.5.86 Reverso Full Set 18k Gold Stainless Steel Manual Cal
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in PARIS, FR
ultra-thin automatic movement, it was to Jaeger-LeCoultre they turned. The exquisite Jaeger-LeCoultre
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Located in Long Beach, CA
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By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine Vacheron & Constantin 18k yellow gold ultra-thin wristwatch, circa 1950s.
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Vacheron & Constantin Yellow Gold Ultra Thin Watch with Certificate
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vacheron & Constantin 18k yellow gold thin dress model wristwatch, 31.5 x 36mm case, with narrow
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By Vacheron Constantin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Ultra-Thin Mechanical Wristwatch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Metairie, LA
: Vacheron Constantin Ultra-Thin Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gender: Gentleman Movement: Mechanical Year
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Vacheron Ultra Thin For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vacheron ultra thin for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 15 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect vacheron ultra thin may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A vacheron ultra thin can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but diamond rings, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a vacheron ultra thin for sale for men should be easy, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Vacheron Ultra Thin?

Prices for a vacheron ultra thin can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,890 and can go as high as $157,950, while this accessory, on average, fetches $7,500.

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