Vacheron Constantin

Hi, I am new to the forum; I fell in love with VC a couple years ago and have been looking to buy one since; I got really excited about this VC P453/3B and I finally went to see it today; I am no expert but based on what I have been reading, I cannot tell...  

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Antiquorum has a few listed from past auctions, including the first lot of the historic Quarter Millennium of Vacheron Constantin sale in 1995. Your case and movement numbers are within the series and the piece should date from 1951 or 52. It would be use...  

Thanks a lot for all the info! After close inspection, I found the 2 last digits of the case number in the lower left lug.