Technical Details & Model History

• Case: 18k yellow gold, 35 mm diameter
• Movement: manual-winding Vacheron Constantin caliber 466/3B
• Dial: original guilloché dial of remarkable elegance
• Crystal: plexiglass
• Strap: brown leather
• Period of production: 1950s
• Condition: excellent, a rare and highly charming example

Key Features

• Iconic “Flying Saucer” configuration, characterized by very short lugs and an exceptionally clean profile
• Large case for the period, with a 35 mm diameter
• Original guilloché dial, refined and perfectly consistent with the aesthetic of the era
• Vacheron Constantin caliber 466/3B, a symbol of Geneva’s finest watchmaking tradition

Historical Context

During the 1950s, Vacheron Constantin produced some of the most refined dress watches of its history. The so-called “Flying Saucer” model stands out for its strikingly modern design for the time, with almost invisible lugs and a case that appears to float on the wrist. This example in 18k yellow gold, featuring an original guilloché dial and manual-winding caliber 466/3B, perfectly represents the elegance and craftsmanship of Vacheron Constantin’s post-war production.