{"product_id":"vacheron-constantin-patrimony-7811-18k-white-gold","title":"VACHERON CONSTANTIN 7811 '18K WHITE GOLD'","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ESSENTIALS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAKE:\u003c\/strong\u003e VACHERON CONSTANTIN\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7811\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYEAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e c1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e968\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOX\/PAPERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e NO\/NO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE DIAMETER:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33MM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE MATERIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K WHITE GOLD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRACELET MATERIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e LEATHER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOVEMENT:\u003c\/strong\u003e MANUAL WIND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOften overlooked in the shadow of Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet’s formidable marketing machines, Vacheron Constantin has long been the quiet sibling of the “Holy Trinity”—and certainly the least talked about. Yet it remains the oldest watchmaker in continuous operation, founded in 1755, with an uninterrupted history spanning over 270 years. It’s easy to see why the brand’s reputation has endured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA self-described blend of tradition and innovation, Vacheron Constantin has produced countless notable references, backed by a wealth of patents and horological firsts. Most recently, the manufacture broke its own record for the most complicated watch ever made: the Berkley Grand Complication, boasting 63 complications (up from its previous record of 57). But, as with all things, sometimes less is more. While Vacheron excels at technical brilliance, it is equally capable of executing refined simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 1950s and 1960s were Vacheron Constantin’s golden era for ultra-thin dress watches. Unlike Patek Philippe with the Calatrava, or Cartier with the Tank, however, Vacheron never really had a single “hit” model. Instead, the brand produced an enormous catalogue of references with wildly different dial treatments, case metals, and hand configurations—sometimes creating radically different watches within the same reference number and production year. Perhaps this sheer variety made collecting vintage Vacherons a little more challenging than collecting their contemporaries. On the other hand, it also means that exceptional vintage VCs can still be found for remarkably reasonable prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ref. 7811 here features a 33 mm 18K white gold case, a beautifully textured silver dial, a simple two-hand layout, and an applied Vacheron Constantin logo at 12 o’clock. Thanks to the ultra-thin calibre K1014 movement, the watch sits wonderfully on the wrist and disappears effortlessly beneath a cuff. The case has survived in amazing condition over the years, the dial is pristine, and the movement came to us in excellent health, running at +5 s\/d, with 265° amplitude and a 0.4 ms beat error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eComing from a discerning collector and a great friend of Falco, this lovely vintage Vacheron Constantin is beautifully refreshing in the increasingly loud world we live in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vacheron Constantin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56740292657538,"sku":null,"price":4550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/9201\/0882\/files\/VACHERONCONSTANTINPATRIMONY7811_18KWHITEGOLD.jpg?v=1783360224","url":"https:\/\/falco-watches.com\/products\/vacheron-constantin-patrimony-7811-18k-white-gold","provider":"Falco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}