“The universe confounds me. I cannot understand how such a clockwork can exist without a watchmaker,” mused the French philosopher Voltaire in his 1734 “Treatise on Metaphysics.”
Fortunately, he didn't need to ponder for too long. In 1755 Geneva, where Voltaire resided, a young master watchmaker, friend of Enlightenment philosophers, Jean-Marc Vacheron, began his journey, laying the groundwork for an enduring legacy.
Over its 269-year history, the world’s oldest watch Manufacture, Vacheron Constantin's watches have adorned luminaries from Royalty to the Wright Brothers and Harry Truman. This rich heritage peaked in 2015 with the creation of the most complicated mechanical watch ever made, boasting 57 complications.
At Vacheron Constantin's core lies an ethos of innovation and excellence, epitomized by the motto, "Faire mieux si possible, ce qui est toujours possible”
One such masterpiece is the Vacheron Constantin 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Watch with Date. Encased in a slim, low-profile case, its woven gold bracelet, reminiscent of a tweed pattern, exudes charm. Encountering such a pristine watch, with its unisex design, automatic movement, and accompanied by its original box and papers, is a rare delight.
In the spirit of Voltaire's musings, Vacheron Constantin continues to push the boundaries of haute horlogerie, offering timeless legacies to those who value tradition and innovation alike.
Maker: Vacheron Constantin
Model: 2045 Ultra Thin
Year: C. 1980
Material: 18K Yellow Gold
Case Measurement: 29mm x 32mm
Movement: Automatic Movement
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition
Weight: --- Grams
Size: Adjustable, Fits Up to 8.0 Inch Wrist
Includes: Original Rolex Box & Papers
Made in Switzerland
All of our pre-owned watches are guaranteed to be genuine and authentic. Stephanie Windsor also guarantees the proper functioning of this watch mechanism for ONE year from the date of purchase. Any damage due to accidents and/or wear and tear is excluded from this warranty. We do not recommend that vintage / pre-owned watches be submerged in water as we do not guarantee any waterproofing.
Stephanie Windsor is an independent watch dealer and is not authorized, endorsed, sponsored, associated with and/or affiliated with the original watchmaker brand. Stephanie Windsor only sells pre-owned, vintage and refurbished watches that are subject to one or more of the following: repair and replacement of damaged or worn parts, replacement of the original watch crystal with aftermarket crystals. The original maker of the watch is not under any obligation to service watches sold by Stephanie Windsor.
