Vacheron Constantin - Unknown - 474928 - Men - 1970-1979

Title:

Vacheron & Constantin – Tonneau – 18k Yellow Gold – Manual Winding – circa 1970

Description:

Elegant Vacheron & Constantin dress watch with a tonneau case in 18-karat yellow gold, from the roughly 1970s. The signature "Vacheron & Constantin" with the ampersand is characteristic of that era.
Features:
• Brand: Vacheron & Constantin, Genève
• Model: Tonneau. Probably reference 7813
• Case number: 471928
• Material: 18k yellow gold
• Total weight: 18/20 g
• Case dimensions: 25x35 mm in width, excluding crown
• Movement: manual winding mechanical
• Dial: white, with black Roman numerals, signed "Vacheron & Constantin Genève" and "Swiss"
• Hands: original, black
• Crystal: [mineral
• Strap: brown croc-embossed leather, non-original, with generic buckle. Total length: 30 cm
Condition:
• Case shows normal wear for use: superficial marks and micro-scratches in the brushed finish, with no major dents.
• Original dial with spotting and oxidation around the edge, visible in the photos. The signature and numerals remain crisp.
• Functioning: [The watch runs after being wound
• No known maintenance history. Inspected by a watchmaker;
• Sold without box or papers.
Provenance: [family collection / sole owner since purchase, if applicable]
Shipping: insured and tracked for the full adjudicated value, in discreet, protected packaging.

English version (recommended for international listings):

Vacheron & Constantin tonneau dress watch in 18k yellow gold, circa 1970. The "Vacheron & Constantin" signature with ampersand is typical of the period.
• Case no. 471928. Probable reference 7813 [or the reference confirmed inside the caseback]
• 18k yellow gold (750) [confirm hallmark]. Total weight: [X] g. Case width: [X] mm, excluding crown
• Manual-winding mechanical movement
• White dial with black Roman numerals, signed "Vacheron & Constantin Genève – Swiss"
• Non-original brown croc-embossed leather strap with generic buckle, [X] cm
Condition: normal wear to the case, with light surface marks on the brushed finish. Original dial with spotting and oxidation around the edge (see photos); signature and numerals remain crisp. [Running / Not guaranteed]. No known service history. Sold without box or papers.
Shipping: registered and fully insured, with tracking.

Price reminder: estimated at €2,800 and reserve of €2,300.

Photos to upload: the face from the front with natural light, the back showing the case number, both edges (including the crown), the case with the strap fully on, and a close-up of the dial spots. Displaying defects clearly avoids complaints and gives bidders confidence.