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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 33066
A rare, elegant and attractive yellow gold wristwatch with matte black dial and integrated bracelet
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- Simple yet elegant design, uncommon case design with integrated bracelet
- Matte black dial without hour markers, matched with dauphine hands
- Legendary ultra-thin manual-winding cal. 1003/1
In the 1960s and 1970s, watch designers and manufacturers explored the shapes and forms of watches, blending horological innovation with bold artistic expression, releasing timepieces with some of the most intriguing designs. This was the age of sculptural forms and integrated bracelets.
The present watch is a striking example of the expressive era, capturing the bold spirit of Vacheron Constantin in the pursuit of shapes and forms. Encased within the smoothed octagonal, or cushion-like yellow gold case, the timepiece features a minimalistic matte black dial that is devoid of hour markers. Without any distraction, one can solely enjoy the clean and soothing design, a truly simplistic and elegant watch representing the aesthetic of the era.
The ref. 33066 operates on the ultra-thin hand-wound cal. 1003/1 that is only 1.64mm thick. It is a movement originated in 1955, presented at Vacheron’s bicentenary celebrations. The thinness deemed it to be the world’s thinnest manual-winding movement at the time, a great step of miniaturization watch movement. Marked with the Geneva Seal, and finely finished with Côtes de Genève patterns, the movement itself is a masterpiece, subtly hidden within the solid gold case.
Offered in excellent overall condition, this timepiece is a striking and elegant choice for those seeking to stand out on any occasion.
Vacheron Constantin
Swiss | 1755The world's oldest watch brand in continuous operation since its founding in 1755, Vacheron Constantin was the first watch company to manufacture movements with interchangeable parts beginning in 1839. Vacheron's watches are admired for their Latin-influenced case designs, well-balanced proportions and exquisitely finished movements of the highest quality. The Geneva-based manufacturer is known for their highly complicated masterpieces, including the King Farouk Grand Complication made in 1935, the Tour de l'Ile that was the most complicated serially produced wristwatch when introduced in 2005 and the 57260 — the world’s most complicated watch — made in 2015.
Key vintage models include minute repeating wristwatches such as the references 4261, chronographs such as the references 4178 and 6087 and the oversized Cioccolotone models such as ref. 4737. Collectors also appreciate Vacheron's Chronometer Royal pocket and wristwatches, as well as the '222,' the brand's first luxury sports watch produced from 1977 through 1984.