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Watches For Sale
Creator: Vacheron Constantin
Creator: Dunhill
18K Yellow Gold Vintage Vacheron Constantin Wristwatch (33mm)
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Men's vintage Vacheron Constantin.
Circa 1960's.
Inside the case is stamped Vacheron Constantin 750.
The dial may have been refinished.
The buckle is also stamped 750.
The watch case...
Category
Mid-20th Century Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 81578/000R-9354 Men's Watch in 18k Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 81578/000R-9354 Men's Watch in 18k Rose Gold
SKU: 132829
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Vacheron Constantin
Model: Patrimony
Country of Origin: Switzerland
Mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
18ct Gold Vacheron & Constantin Geneve Watch
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Exquisite
GENDER: Unisex
MOVEMENT: Automatic
CASE MATERIAL: Gold
DIAL: 29mm
DIAL COLOUR: Pearl
STRAP: 50mm
BRACELET MATERIAL: 18ct Yellow Gold
CONDITION: 9/10
MODEL NUMBER: xxxxx...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Gold
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Grand Taille White Gold Mens Watch 81180
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Grand Taille White Gold Mens Watch 81180. Manual winding movement. 18k white gold case 40 mm in diameter. Case thickness 6.7 mm. 18k white gold smooth ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Steel Mens Watch 47450 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Steel Mens Watch 47450 Box Papers. Self-winding automatic movement. Brushed stainless steel case 42.5 mm in diameter. Screwd down crown and pus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Silver Dial Chronograph Mens Watch 49150 Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Silver Dial Chronograph Mens Watch 49150 Papers. Automatic self-winding chronograph movement. Stainless steel case 42.5 mm in diameter. Screwed down crow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Grand Taille 40mm Yellow Gold Mens Watch 81180
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Grand Taille 40mm Yellow Gold Mens Watch 81180. Manual winding movement. 18k yellow gold case 40 mm in diameter. Case thickness 6.7 mm. 18k yellow gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Dress Watch Vintage Yellow Gold 4071
Located in London, GB
A vintage mens dress watch in yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Featuring a silver dial with Arabic numbers and a small seconds display. Fitted with plastic glass, a manual wind mo...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle Chronograph Silver Dial Steel Mens Watch 49145
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle Chronograph Silver Dial Steel Mens Watch 49145. Automatic self-winding movement. Rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, straight-line lever escape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date 4000U/000R-B516
Located in London, GB
A 42mm Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date in rose gold. Features a distinct sunburst blue dial with a retrograde hand, and a day and date display. Fitted with sapphire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Diamond Hour Markers 18K White Gold
Located in San Diego, CA
Model: Patrimony
Case Material: 18K White Gold
Band: 18K White Gold
Bezel: 18K White Gold
Dial: Diamond Dial
Face: Sapphire Crystal
Case Size: 32mm
Includes:
-Elega...
Category
1990s Watches
Vacheron Constantin Platinum and 18Kt. Gold Ladies Evening Watch Circa 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron & Constantin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Diamond Bracelet Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum Head / 18Kt. Bracelet
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: L...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Steel Mens Watch 47450 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Steel Mens Watch 47450 Box Papers. Self-winding automatic movement. Brushed stainless steel case 42.5 mm in diameter. Screwd down crown and pus...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Vacheron Constantin 18Kt. Yellow Gold with Breguet Style Engraved Dial 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 46mm Length X 38mm Diamete...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vacheron Constantin Model 2045 Ultra Thin
Located in New York, NY
Vacheron Constantin
18 Karat Yellow Gold
Model 2045 Ultra Thin
29mm x 32mm
Automatic Movement
Made in Switzerland
c.1980
Includes original box and papers.
fits up to an 8" wrist.
“T...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Modernist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stainless Steel Dunhill Facet Wrist Watch
By Dunhill
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stainless Steel Dunhill Facet Art Deco Style Wrist Watch with Box & Papers in beautiful Condition
Has a magnificent facetted glass like case !
Case & Strap : Stainless Steel ,Water...
Category
20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Antique Vacheron & Constantin. A Rare Gold Open Face Quarter Pocket Watch C1900
Located in London, GB
Vacheron Constantin. A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Quarter Repeater Pocket watch C1900.
Dial: The white enamel dial signed Vacheron Constantin Geneve with Breguet ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Chronometre Royal Wrist Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectors Vacheron Constantin Chronometre Royal with Extract From The Archives in mint Condition with Vacheron Box.
Case: 18 kt yellow gold, diameter: 35 mm, heigh...
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Silver Dial Steel Mens Watch 47040
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Silver Dial Steel Mens Watch 47040. Automatic self-winding movement. Brushed stainless steel case 42.5 mm in diameter. Screwed down crown with Vacheron l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver, Steel
Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch 1 Botton Chronograph 18kt Pink Gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectors Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch Chronograph 18 kt. Pink Gold
Functions : One Button Chronograph
M...
Category
19th Century Swiss Artisan Antique Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph 49140-423A-8790
Located in London, GB
A stainless steel Overseas Chronograph wristwatch by Vacheron Constantin. Featuring a silver dial with applied hour markers, a date aperture, 3 chronograph counters and a fixed stain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
18kt Pink Gold Vacheron Constantin Manual Winding, Excellent Condition from 1935
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Pink Gold Vacheron Constantin in Excellent Condition from 1935 !
Movement: mechanical with hand winding
Functions: Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds
Case: 18kt pink gold, Me...
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Geneve Ladies Full Diamond Wristwatch & Bracelet in 18K Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb Vacheron Constantin Geneve ladies diamond wristwatch is a very fine and rare piece from Switzerland’s oldest and one of the most estee...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
LeCoutre Vacheron White Gold Galaxy Mystery Dial Wristwatch
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century 1950's LeCoutre Vacheron White Gold Galaxy Mystery Dial Wristwatch. The black unique mystery dial features double diamond markers, set in white gold. as if a galaxy were...
Category
Mid-20th Century Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Vacheron & Constantin Manual Wristwatch
Located in London, GB
This is a beautifully made watch from the designer Vacheron & Constantin. The watch features an 18ct rose gold case and crown and has been finished with a dark brown leather strap. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Watches
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Classic White Gold Ladies Watch 27093
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Classic White Gold Ladies Watch 27093. Quartz movement. 18k white gold round case 23 mm in diameter. Smooth 18k white gold bezel. Scratch resistant sapp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
White Gold
Vacheron Constantin Chrono Automatic Yellow Gold Wristwatch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vacheron Constantin Les Historiques Chrono Automatic Gold Mens Wristwatch, 1990s.
Pre-Owned Vacheron Constantin Les Historiques...
Category
1990s Swiss Contemporary Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Vacheron Constantin Geneve Bracelet Watch with Smallest Baguette Movement
Located in Antwerp, BE
Collector Item, 18kt Yellow Gold Vacheron Constantin Genève Bracelet Watch With Smallest Baguette Movement at the time.
Diamonds: 18+16 br...
Category
20th Century Artisan Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 47040 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 47040 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Brushed stainless steel case 42.5 mm in diameter. Screwed down crown with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Vacheron Constantin 18Kt Two Tone Gold Hand Made Art Deco Double Deployant 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Double Deployant Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Two Tone Gold / Yellow & White
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS ...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Classic 33051 with a White dial Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Vacheron Constantin Ultra Thin Classic in 18k yellow gold on black crocodile strap with 18k yellow gold original VC tang buckle. Manual with white roman numeral dial. 31 mm case size. Ref 33051. Fine Pre-owned Vacheron Constantin Watch. Certified preowned Classic Vacheron Constantin Classic...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin 4500V/110A-B128 Overseas Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Vacheron Constantin 4500V/110A-B128 Overseas Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
SKU: 134581
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Vacheron Constantin
Model: 4500V/110A-B128
Country of Origin: Switz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 31 Day Retrograde 47245 / 000R-8775
Located in London, GB
A 37mm mens Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 31 Day Retrograde, crafted in rose gold. Featuring a silver dial with applied roman numerals, a retrograde date indicator and a sub dial for the day. The watch is fitted with a sapphire glass, a self-winding automatic movement and a generic black leather strap equipped with an original rose gold pin buckle.
In excellent condition, the watch comes complete with a Vacheron Constantin box...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vacheron Constantin Overseas 16050/1 in Stainless Steel with a White dial
Located in Surfside, FL
Ladies Vacheron Constantin Overseas in stainless steel. Quartz. 25mm case size. Ref 16050/1. Circa 2000s. Fine Pre-owned Vacheron Constantin Watch. Certified preowned Classic Vacheron Constantin Overseas 16050/1 watch is made out of Stainless steel on a Stainless Steel bracelet with a Stainless Steel Fliplock buckle. This Vacheron Constantin watch has a 25 x 25 mm case with a Round caseback and White Stick dial. It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Vacheron Constantin Overseas watch...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vacheron Constantin White Gold Traditionnelle 25093 w/ a White dial Quartz watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle in 18k white gold with original diamond bezel on leather strap with VC 18k white gold tang buckle. Quartz. 24 mm case size. Ref 25093. Fine Pre-own...
Category
20th Century Watches
Materials
White Gold
Vintage Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold 6378 Watch
Located in London, GB
A vintage mens 35mm wristwatch in yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Featuring a silver dial with applied hour markers and a fixed yellow gold bezel. Fitted with a plastic glass, a self-winding automatic movement and a generic leather strap set with a Vacheron Constantin yellow gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Ispahan 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Watch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vacheron Constantin Ispahan 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Watch
Brand: Vacheron
Model: Constantin Ispahan
Dial: White Dial
Case: 18k Yellow Gold
Bracelet: 18k yellow gold bracelet
Mo...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold
Vintage Vacheron Constantin Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ladies Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Designer: Vacheron Constantin
Model: Vintage
Gender: Ladies
Movement: Manual Winding
Case Material: 18K White Gold
Case Diameter approx: 24mm
Dial Color: Dark Blue Black
Cryst...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Vacheron & Constantin. A Yellow Gold Minute Repeater Pocket watch C1920
Located in London, GB
Vacheron Constantin. A Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Minute Repeater Pocket watch C1930.
Dial: The white enamel dial signed Vacheron Constantin Geneve with Breguet numerals mi...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Harmony | REF. 61201/939 | 18k Yellow Gold | 1980's | Quartz
Located in London, GB
Pre-owned, excellent condition Vacheron Constantin Harmony reference 61201/939 18k Yellow Gold ladies wristwatch circa 1980's. Gold dial, an 18k Yellow Gold 19mm case, bezel, winder, bracelet and clasp, sapphire crystal glass and quartz movement.
This watch will fit a wrist of 16.5cm currently. It comes with our Watch Collectors Box...
Category
1980s European Vintage Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon 30066/000R-8816
Located in London, GB
A 36mm Vacheron Constantin Malte Tonneau Tourbillon crafted in rose gold. Featuring a stunning silver dial with a date display, a power reserve indicator, a tourbillion and a rose gold bezel. Fitted with a sapphire glass, a self-winding automatic movement and a brown leather strap equipped with a double-folding clasp.
This stunning piece also comes with an additional accessory, a pair of rose gold cufflinks matching perfectly with the watch.
In excellent condition, the timepiece comes complete with a Vacheron Constantin box...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vacheron Constantin 39019 Classic Yellow Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Vacheron Constantin Wrist Watch, Reference 39019 Classic, Simple, Elegant 32 M.M x 5 M.M thick 18k Yellow Gold 2 Piece case, Caliber 1015, 20 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind...
Category
Early 2000s Swiss Watches
Materials
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Grand Taille Brown Dial Rose Gold Watch 81180 Card
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Grand Taille Brown Dial Rose Gold Watch 81180 Card. Manual winding movement. 18k rose gold case 40 mm in diameter. Case thickness 6.7 mm. 18k rose gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Rose Gold
Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Pocket Watch With Blue Enamel and Old Euro Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
The following is a custom-made Vacheron and Constantin pocket watch pendant adorned with blue enamel and a 0.50ct G-H VS old European cut diamond.
Item Details:
- Brand: Vacheron Constantin
- Retailer: Bailey Banks and Biddle
- Commissioned For Emory S. Land
- Type: Pocket Watch with Chain...
Category
1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 47040 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Black Dial Steel Mens Watch 47040 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Brushed stainless steel case 42.5 mm in diameter. Screwd down crown. Logo ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Silver Dial Mens Watch 47450 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Silver Dial Mens Watch 47450 Box Papers. Self-winding automatic movement. Brushed stainless steel case 42.5 mm in diameter. Screwd down crown a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Vacheron Constantin Geneve Platinum Pocket Watch With Old Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Vacheron Constantin Manual Wind Art Deco Era Platinum Pocket Watch With Old European Cut Diamonds. Fixed with old-cut diamond-encrusted bail, hour markers, hands, and bezel. Hand-win...
Category
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vacheron Constantin 18CT Open Face Dress Pocket Watch
Located in London, GB
A Vacheron Constantin 18ct yellow gold open face dress pocket watch, C1960s.
Dial: A rare and unusual textured gold dial with a different style of baton layout to the dial makes thi...
Category
20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin - Vintage Hooded Lugs Dress Watch - Ref: 6665 - Men
Located in Yeşilköy, TR
*Collection Item *
Brand:Vacheron Constantin
Model:Vintage Hooded Lugs Dress Watch
Reference Number:Ref: 6665
Gender:Men
Period:1960-1969
Movement:Manual winding
Case material:Yellow...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Lady 18 Karat White Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Crema, Cremona
This Vacheron Constantin Lady watch, all in 18 karat white gold, exudes timeless elegance.
Exquisitely crafted by Vacheron Constantin in the...
Category
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
Vacheron & Constantin Rose Gold Demi Hunter Pocket Watch and Original Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Vacheron & Constantin Pocket watch, 14k Rose Gold 53 M.M Demi Hunter with inside Gold dust cover, Gilt lever movement, Porcelain dial with Gold Hands. Signed Vacheron Case...
Category
1910s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vacheron & Constantin. A Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket Watch C1924
Located in London, GB
Vacheron & Constantin 18Kt Yellow Gold Open Face Chronograph Pocket watch with it's original box C1924.
The yellow gold case with monogram to the rear cover, Swiss hallmarked and si...
Category
20th Century French Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Vacheron Constantin Vintage Large 18k Gold cased Pocket Watch 1890s
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s Vacheron & Constantin Pocket Watch, 53 M.M 18K yellow Gold 3 piece case with Hinged Bezel, Gold inside Dust cover and a Glass Exhibition cover over the movement, Matching...
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Vintage Vacheron Constantin Coin Watch Yellow Gold 6510
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage coin wristwatch crafted in 18k yellow gold by Vacheron Constantin. Featuring a unique design of Lady Liberty and '1900' engraved on the front case as well as 'Twen...
Category
20th Century French Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Ladies Platinum Diamond Sapphire Watch from 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Vacheron Constantin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum / Diamonds / Sapphire
DIMENSIONS: Length 50mm X Width 14mm
CIRCA: 1930's / ...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Vacheron & Constantin, Yellow Gold Wristwatch, 1957
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vacheron & Constantin, 18 Karat Men's Manual Watch, 1957. The watch has a 5 Jewel Movement #VC 1002. The case number is 355838, serial #530703. The watch has ...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality collector's pocket watch from Vacheron et Constantin Geneve.
Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k Gold
The clock works.
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4500V/110A-B128 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
Located in New York, NY
Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4500V/110A-B128 Men's Watch in Stainless Steel
SKU: 132092
PRIMARY DETAILS
Brand: Vacheron Constant...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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