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karasus · 17 May 2018, 05:04 AM

A vintage watch I picked up from a recent auction, from one of the holy trinity. A Vacheron Constantin with a sunburst champagne dial, ebony and white gold indicators, ebony hands and a rare stainless steel case. Stainless steel is quite common today but before 1976 and the introduction of the original Royal Oak very few high end watches were made in SS.

The maltese cross is made out of white gold and not printed like most modern watches, and I picked a red strap to match the white of the cross. Red and white are the colours of Malta and I feel should go well with the white dial of the watch. Its got that vintage Ferrari feel with the red on.

The watch is powered by a K1072/1 movement with poincon de Geneve mark, the K1072/1 was one of the best movements made by Vacheron during the times they were an independent manufacturer, and its an in house design that evolved during the 1960s. It does not have hacking seconds or quickset date, setting the watch is a bit tricky but to be expected for a watch over 40 years. Winding is quite smooth with solid click sounds, setting time one can feel the smooth turning of the hands without any issues.

The watch is definitely on the dressier side but even at 34mm due to the shape of the lugs and total length of 40mm it fits very nicely. The plexiglass crystal gives off a nice refraction making the watch readable even at 45 degrees.

dmash · 17 May 2018, 05:28 AM

Vacheron turtle!

Hamish · 17 May 2018, 06:32 AM

Congratulations
Reminds me of my Batman which seems to stay in my safe

WatchinMD · 17 May 2018, 08:59 AM

Congrats

Urosfan · 17 May 2018, 01:49 PM

Congrats

rolehex · 17 May 2018, 02:50 PM

Nice acquisition there!

tudorbaja27 · 20 May 2018, 10:50 AM

very nice!

woodsworth · 20 May 2018, 12:39 PM

Very cool watch! I love vintage VC's. I'd love to add a 4072 or a Royal Chronometer one day :>

Txkill · 20 May 2018, 01:09 PM

I like it.

Old Expat Beast · 20 May 2018, 02:02 PM

Great

capote · 20 May 2018, 09:15 PM

Cool 70’s style, seems to be in great condition also

GB-man · 21 May 2018, 12:32 AM

I like it! Well done

17 May 2018, 05:04 AM	#1
karasus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: N/A Watch: Royal Oak Posts: 345	Incoming: 1970s Vacheron Constantin 7379 Stainless Steel A vintage watch I picked up from a recent auction, from one of the holy trinity. A Vacheron Constantin with a sunburst champagne dial, ebony and white gold indicators, ebony hands and a rare stainless steel case. Stainless steel is quite common today but before 1976 and the introduction of the original Royal Oak very few high end watches were made in SS. The maltese cross is made out of white gold and not printed like most modern watches, and I picked a red strap to match the white of the cross. Red and white are the colours of Malta and I feel should go well with the white dial of the watch. Its got that vintage Ferrari feel with the red on. The watch is powered by a K1072/1 movement with poincon de Geneve mark, the K1072/1 was one of the best movements made by Vacheron during the times they were an independent manufacturer, and its an in house design that evolved during the 1960s. It does not have hacking seconds or quickset date, setting the watch is a bit tricky but to be expected for a watch over 40 years. Winding is quite smooth with solid click sounds, setting time one can feel the smooth turning of the hands without any issues. The watch is definitely on the dressier side but even at 34mm due to the shape of the lugs and total length of 40mm it fits very nicely. The plexiglass crystal gives off a nice refraction making the watch readable even at 45 degrees. Attached Images

20 May 2018, 10:50 AM	#7
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	very nice! __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

20 May 2018, 02:02 PM	#10
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Great __________________ _______________________

21 May 2018, 12:32 AM	#12
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I like it! Well done __________________

17 May 2018, 05:28 AM	#2
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	Vacheron turtle!

17 May 2018, 06:32 AM	#3
Hamish "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Earth Watch: 5575 Posts: 1,674	Congratulations Reminds me of my Batman which seems to stay in my safe

17 May 2018, 08:59 AM	#4
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Congrats

17 May 2018, 01:49 PM	#5
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats

17 May 2018, 02:50 PM	#6
rolehex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,445	Nice acquisition there!

20 May 2018, 12:39 PM	#8
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	Very cool watch! I love vintage VC's. I'd love to add a 4072 or a Royal Chronometer one day :>

20 May 2018, 01:09 PM	#9
Txkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Joseph Location: Rockwall TX Watch: Lots Posts: 1,223	I like it.

20 May 2018, 09:15 PM	#11
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Cool 70’s style, seems to be in great condition also

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