Vacheron Constantin 'Calatrava'

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Automatic-winding

34 MM

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SKU	AS11423
Article Number	40992786
case size	34 MM
movement	Automatic-winding
approximate age	1960s
dial color	Black
material	Yellow Gold
style	Dress
category	Vintage
bracelet	Leather
lug width	17 MM
Includes	Brown leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching and matching, gold-tone pin buckle.
overall condition	Good condition overall. Case shows moderate wear throughout. Hallmark visible on case flank. Dial shows wear including brassing noted throughout. Handset shows significant oxidation.

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Automatic-winding

34 MM

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SKU	AS11423
Article Number	40992786
case size	34 MM
movement	Automatic-winding
approximate age	1960s
dial color	Black
material	Yellow Gold
style	Dress
category	Vintage
bracelet	Leather
lug width	17 MM
Includes	Brown leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching and matching, gold-tone pin buckle.
overall condition	Good condition overall. Case shows moderate wear throughout. Hallmark visible on case flank. Dial shows wear including brassing noted throughout. Handset shows significant oxidation.

Why We Love it

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Simple doesn’t have to mean boring—and this vintage Vacheron Constantin Genève is a masterclass in understatement done right.

As one third of the so-called Holy Trinity of Swiss watchmaking, Vacheron Constantin has long operated with a quieter confidence than its peers. While the brand is rightly celebrated for ultra-high complications, its mid-century time-only watches may be its most honest expression of taste: impeccably proportioned, beautifully finished, and utterly uninterested in shouting for attention.

This example, dating to the 1950s–60s, captures that spirit perfectly. Housed in a warm yellow gold case with elegant lugs and a gently domed acrylic crystal, it wears exactly as a proper dress watch should—slim, discreet, and balanced on the wrist. The black dial shows honest vintage character, with applied gold indices, a matching handset, and the restrained Genève signature quietly reinforcing its pedigree. Nothing extra, nothing missing. The name, coloration, and patina indicate that this watch has STYLE.

Inside beats a Vacheron Constantin automatic caliber, finished to the manufacture’s exacting mid-century standards. Slim, refined, and mechanically elegant, it represents the moment when automatic winding was becoming the norm for everyday luxury watches—without sacrificing finesse. Smooth in operation and built for longevity, it’s the kind of movement that quietly reinforces why Vacheron has long belonged at the very top of Swiss watchmaking.

Fitted to a simple grey leather strap that lets the watch speak for itself, this is a piece for someone who’s already past the logo-driven phase of collecting. Elegant without being precious, historic without being fragile, and endlessly wearable.

A true insider’s dress watch from one of the greatest names in horology—and one that proves restraint is often the most luxurious choice of all.

Brand Story

Few watchmakers can claim a lineage as long or as rich as that of Vacheron Constantin.
Established in 1755, the manufacture soon had a reputation for the elegance of its products, which included pocket watches with complicated movements and engine-turned dials. Even today, these are marks of a watchmaker’s expertise due to the skill and precision involved in crafting them. For Vacheron Constantin to have achieved such a feat in the eighteenth century is nothing short of remarkable.
This expertise carried the firm through the 19th century, earning it gold medals at National Exhibitions and blazing trails in the area of anti-magnetic timepieces. The 20th century saw further achievements, such as the opening of its boutique on the Quai de L’Ile in Geneva, where it still resides today.

Even through the Depression and the Second World War, when many watch companies were forced to band together with competitors or else face closure, the manufacture continued to thrive. Whether via its vintage-inspired Historiques collection or its adventurous Overseas line, modern Vacheron Constantin is a horological force to be reckoned with.

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Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

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Shipping & Returns

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.