Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin Year: 1953 Reference No: 4993 Movement No: 512'112 Case No: 342’128 Material: 18k yellow gold Calibre: Manual, cal 453/3B, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: Gold plated pin buckle Dimensions: 35.5mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1953
Catalogue Essay
A cavalcade of details and design elements add up to making this watch an extremely attractive example of the reference 4993, may it be the elongated lugs, large flat bezel and most interestingly the stunning guilloche dial.
The movement beating inside is the beautifully finished cal 453/3B with swan neck regulator.
In overall very attractive condition with a strong crisp hallmark beneath the lug, the Vacheron Constantin reference 4993 is a scarce piece rarely offered on the market.
The 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.