Welcome to my Top Swiss Wristwatches Boutique! Vacheron Constantin is the oldest continuously operating watchmaker, with production extending all the way back to 1755. From its origin, the brand has been characterized by a number of key traits, including mechanical excellence, luxurious materials, and highly interesting design work, among much else. Though what has probably best defined Vacheron Constantin is its uncompromising pursuit of perfection, with the brand and its watches long garnering a reputation for their top-tier execution and finishing from the smallest movement components to cases and everything in-between. First launched as one of the earliest models of the then-new Patrimony collection, is characterized - like many Vacheron Constantin watches - by its simplicity and refinement. In the model, we have here, the Patrimony ref. 42002, we find an early 2000s timepiece by Vacheron Constantin to continue this pursuit of perfection into the twenty-first century. First launched as one of the earliest models of the then-new Patrimony collection, the 42002 is characterized - like many Vacheron Constantin watches - by its simplicity and refinement. The look of the time-and-date Patrimony follows classic dress watch designs which originated in the first half of the 20th century but began to see extensive use by Vacheron Constantin specifically in the 1950s and the decades that have since followed. Its precious metal case is beautifully minimalist with its straight lugs, petite crown, and thin bezel. The case measures only 35mm across, with the size wonderfully understated on the wrist but still with plenty of daily utility via the watch's date function and automatic powering accomplished via the Vacheron Constantin caliber 1312 inside. While available in a number of dial styles - most notably including a more matte cream look and textured sunburst look - the 42002 reference family is best characterized by its conciseness. Of the traits found across the line: sharp applied hour markers, a bordered date display, a simple printed minute ring, and a minimalist, and stick-style handset. While simple, each luxurious aspect on the dial is executed to the highest quality, sans any extraneous accents of lume, and all topped by the famed Maltese cross which has long represented the brand and its incredible timepieces. The company's motto: "Faire mieux si possible, ce qui est toujours possible (Do better if possible and that is always possible)". Movement: - in-house self winding Cal. 1312 - 46 hours power reserve - frequency: 28,800vph, 4 Hz - 27 jewels - unique number, for buyer only Case: - 750 white gold, polished - 35mm excl. crown, 37mm incl. - thickness: 7,3 mm only - unique No: 7****0 (for buyer only), best proof of authenticity Sapphire crystal, anti-reflective 18K solid white gold: - case, polished - bezel, polished - case-back, polished/fine brushed - push/pull crown with logo - pin buckle, polished Dial: - noble white color - 23 top quality brilliant cut diamonds - golden polished hands and logo - date aperture at 03:00 o'clock Strap: - brand new black leather, alligator grain on cow - length: 20,5cm incl. wristwatch itself - width: 18mm by lugs, 16mm by clasp Clasp: - 750 solid white gold authentic chic Vacheron Constantin pin-buckle Weight: 48 grams Water-resistance: 3ATM/30meters/100feet, not useful for swimming and diving. Distinctive design. High recognition level. Chic authentic Vacheron Constantin black soft leather watch box (see pics). General professional pre-sale service was made in April 2024: the watch is keeping good time and working perfectly. Excellent condition, never worn: the wristwatch comes from luxury watch-shop showcase, every morning the watch was put on the stand in the shop window, every evening it was removed from the window; that's why the strap is replaced with brand new one, alligator grain on cow (leather straps often suffer from temperature in shop windows due to powerful spotlights). My personal authenticity and quality warranty: you will get warranty card (as pictured), fully completed and signed on the back. Insured, registered shipping worldwide with DHL Express: it’s not cheap, and yet fast and reliable, two days in Europe, three days worldwide. Every golden 'Patrimony' is certainly one of the most valuable wristwatches. And more than that: the extremely rare and miraculously beautiful 'Patrimony' with diamonds dial when in excellent condition is sweet dream of every real connoisseur and watch lover! Best investment ever, to my mind. Everything you see in my pics is included in the package that you'll receive. NO EXTRA COSTS for EU Buyers!