Vacheron Constantin Historiques 40990416/AS06000

Pre-Owned Vacheron Constantin Historiques Americaine 1921 40990416/AS06000

Product Code : 40990416 Manufacturer Product Number : 40990416/AS06000 Condition : Refurbished Guarantee : Analog Shift 1 Year Mechanical Guarantee Category : Pre-Owned Watches Brand : Pre-Owned Vacheron Constantin Watch Markers : Non-Luminous Water Resistant : Not Guaranteed Recipient : For Him Movement : Automatic Case Material : Rose Gold Dial Color : Silver Strap Material : Leather Diameter : 40mm Brand Collections : Historiques Measurements : Pre-Owned Vacheron Constantin WHY WE LOVE IT Vacheron Constantin is one of the finest watchmakers in the world, with a history dating back more than a quarter of a millennium. In the 1920s, the maison designed several watches for the American market featuring unique, angled dials and gorgeous Breguet numerals. In 2021, it released new watches based on this classical design — timepieces whose design is so close to that of the originals that it’s difficult to tell the two generations apart, despite a gulf of 100 years. This particular Historiques Américaine 1921 features a 40mm 18k rose gold case, a sapphire crystal, a Maltese cross signed crown, a silvered-brass dial with Breguet numeral and matching handset, and running seconds at 3 o’clock — a reminder of a design that likely made use of pocket watch movements. It’s paired to a brown alligator leather strap with a matching rose gold Maltese cross signed pin buckle. While you might look upon this Vacheron as merely a simple dress watch, it’s much more than that — indeed, it’s a reminder of the importance of the North American market to a thoroughly Swiss company, and a watch made in appreciation of the relationship to its clientele. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s one hell of a looker, either! OVERALL CONDITION The case is in excellent condition overall showing light professional refinishing and faint wear from gentle handling. Satin silver dial with printed 'Breguet' numerals is in as-new condition with with matching 'Breguet' handset. Signed crown.