Description
A Diamond-Set Vacheron Constantin Jewelry Watch in 18K Gold This elegant Vacheron Constantin ladies bracelet watch combines fine Swiss watchmaking with the appearance and presence of a sophisticated diamond jewel. Crafted in 18K gold , the watch features a fully pavé-set diamond dial surrounded by a brilliant diamond-set bezel. Slender hands preserve the understated appearance of the dial, allowing the diamonds and sculptural construction to remain the focus of the design. The case flows into distinctive diamond-set scroll-form shoulders , which transition gracefully into the broad articulated bracelet. Multiple rows of diamond-set links continue around the wrist, creating an unusually cohesive design in which the watch case and bracelet appear as a single piece of fine jewelry. Rather than treating the bracelet simply as a functional watch strap, Vacheron Constantin incorporated it into the overall composition, giving the piece the character of a diamond bracelet with an integrated timepiece . The substantial articulated construction allows the bracelet to contour around the wrist, while a concealed clasp maintains the continuous appearance of the diamond-set design. The reverse reveals the finely constructed 18K gold bracelet and secured case back characteristic of this jewelry-watch format. Designed for a smaller wrist , this Vacheron Constantin offers an elegant balance between traditional watchmaking and high-jewelry design. It is particularly appealing for a collector seeking a Vacheron Constantin that can be worn equally as a fine diamond bracelet and as a sophisticated ladies timepiece. Key Features Maker: Vacheron Constantin Type: Ladies bracelet watch Material: 18K gold Dial: Pavé-set diamond dial Bezel: Diamond-set Design: Diamond-set jewelry watch Bracelet: Integrated articulated 18K gold and diamond-set bracelet Shoulders: Sculptural diamond-set scroll design Clasp: Concealed bracelet clasp Fit: Best suited for a smaller wrist Style: Fine jewelry watch / diamond bracelet watch Condition: Excellent estate condition Collector’s Note Vacheron Constantin has produced a number of highly jeweled ladies timepieces in which traditional watchmaking is combined with elaborate gold and diamond bracelet construction. These pieces occupy an interesting position between haute horlogerie and fine jewelry , with the bracelet, case and dial conceived as a unified design. This example is particularly striking for its pavé diamond dial, elaborate scroll-form shoulders and broad diamond-set bracelet, giving it considerably more presence than a conventional ladies wristwatch.
