From the heart of Geneva in the late 1940s, we found a rare sub-seconds Calatrava with bold Cornes De Vache lugs, an expression of the quiet mastery of Vacheron Constantin.

The dial was adorned with the finest guilloche; a symbol of the hand of a master artisan, each line etched with precision.

And then there were the lugs. Cornes De Vache or “cow horns”, as they are known, curved outward with elegance. This Calatrava spoke of restraint, of heritage, of a time when every detail mattered. Vacheron, one of the oldest watchmakers in the world, had no need to shout its legacy.

While others pursued complications as their crown jewels, Vacheron prioritized design, a philosophy perfectly embodied in this piece. The Cornes De Vache lugs were not merely functional; they were sculpture, art, poetry in gold.

A reminder that sometimes, the quietest voices echo the loudest across time.

Presented here in impeccable, all original condition.

CONDITION: Excellent, Unpolished.
SPECIFICATIONS: 18k gold case, Alligator leather strap, Original Vacheron 18k gold buckle, Original, untouched dial with signature guilloche, Very Fine and Rare.

Dimensions: 35mm

Box, Papers, etc.: Watch Only

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