145 Vacheron Constantin Elegant and Sophisticated, Hour Glass, Wristwatch in Pink Gold, Flared Sides, Guillochè Dial and Subsidiary Seconds, Reference 4591

Estimate: € 7.000 –⁠ 14.000

Model: Hour Glass Reference: 4591 Case Material: Pink Gold Bracelet Material: Leather Strap Year: 1950's Movement: Manual Caliber: 435/3C Case N°: 348238 Movement N°: 485631 Dimensions: 23 x 39. Signed: Dial, Case and Movement Among the traditional “Big 3” watch makers (Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe) is considered that Patek and Vacheron are the two which tented to add that little extra creativity for the style and design of their cases. Not always completely appreciated, these special cases with unusual shapes are in the midst of a collecting whirlwind for those who are trying to expand their boundaries. Among the Vacheron creations, one that certainly does justice to this reputation is certainly the reference 4591 of which we are pleased to have an example. This stylish beauty comes directly from the 1950s and it’s quite big size of 23 × 39 is pretty much wearable even in modern days. The caliber is the 435/3C, based on a Jaeger LeCoultre ebauche, nothing to be surprised of because in the post-war period Jaeger was the biggest supplier of movement for Vacheron. To protect this movement is the real star of the watch: a rose gold case with an absolutely special shape. This rectangular shell presents on the sides two central overhanging pink gold decorative elements, four rounded lugs and a “bombé” crystal extremely well hand-crafted with small “folding” line from 3 o’clock to 9 o’clock. The dial is another remarkable feature with its two-tone composition and the amazing external guillochè decoration on which have been applied pink gold baton and dot indexes while at 6 o’clock the smooth subsidiary dial for seconds. This watch is a lavish creation from Vacheron Constantin and for rectangular watches collectors is a totally unmistakable object for conditions, quality and rarity.