Vacheron Constantin

31 mm of pure beauty, this old Vacheron, a kind Patek Ref 96 cousin but with the crown located a 12. I still kick my head on the walls when I think that I passed on this one. Best, Nicolas ...  

But may need a magnifier to see the time with 31mm case. 😆

Blow it up to 37mm and you have a new member of the Historiques collection. I bet it‘d find many admirers. I‘m quite surprised about the movement finish. Have never seen this on a Vacheron. Do you have any idea about manufacturing year or Ref? Best, Danie... 

Case number is 260396. "6" stands for reference, or the case manufacturer's code? Thank you

I think their story rises above fashion. These watches were conceived in ecstasy for the 150th anniversary, yet born into the economic depression of 1935. A way to turn over unused lepine pocket watch movements at a good price. Charles Constantin credited...