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1980s Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Dress Watch - Reference 31015

Partially verified

This Vacheron Constantin dress watch, reference 31015, is an 18k yellow gold timepiece manufactured circa the 1990s. The watch features a 31mm diameter case paired with a silver-tone dial equipped with slender, applied hour markers and baton hands. Internally, the watch is powered by a manual-wind movement. The exterior exhibits a notable gold patina on the case surfaces, particularly surrounding the case back and lugs. The auction description reports that the watch remains in unpolished condition, maintaining a slim profile intended for formal dress wear.

Front view of the Vacheron Constantin 31015 showing the silver dial, gold case, and black leather strap.
Front view of the Vacheron Constantin 31015 showing the silver dial, gold case, and black leather strap. — Huntington Company. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
huntingtoncompany.com
Category
Wristwatch · Dress watch
Maker / attribution
Vacheron Constantin
Reference
31015
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Circa 1990s
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
637072

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Design

The watch is housed in an 18k yellow gold case measuring 31mm in diameter. It is designed with a thin bezel and an expansive, clean dial, features intended to provide increased visual presence on the wrist despite the modest diameter. The case has developed a natural patina over time, which presents as discolored, iridescent areas around the lugs and the case back junction.

The dial is silver-toned and features a minimalist layout with slender, applied hour markers and plain, thin hands. The Vacheron Constantin signature and logo are printed on the upper half of the dial. The overall aesthetic is consistent with a dress watch, emphasizing a slim profile achieved through a manual-wind movement.

Evidence for this section
  • “Its 31mm case is unmistakably traditional, yet the thin bezel and expansive dial allow the watch to wear larger than the measurement suggests.”
  • “The yellow gold has developed a beautiful natural patina”
  • “The dial remains in mint condition with a clean, even surface, crisp printing, and well-preserved applied markers.”

Accessories and Completeness

This timepiece is offered with its original factory accessories, which include a leather strap and an 18k yellow gold buckle.

In addition to the strap and buckle, the watch is accompanied by an original Vacheron Constantin pouch.

Evidence for this section
  • “The watch retains its original Vacheron Constantin leather strap and gold buckle and is accompanied by its original Vacheron Constantin pouch.”
  • “The original Vacheron Constantin gold buckle presents very well with only light signs of use.”

Reported Condition

The auction description reports that the watch is in unpolished condition, showing little evidence of actual wear. The case retains its sharp lines while displaying a natural patina that has accumulated on the gold surfaces over the years.

The dial and crystal are noted as being in excellent condition. The vendor describes the dial as mint with crisp printing, and the crystal shows minimal signs of wear. The mechanical components are identified as a manual-wind system.

Evidence for this section
  • “The 18k yellow gold case remains in excellent overall condition and shows very little evidence of wear.”
  • “The dial remains in mint condition with a clean, even surface, crisp printing, and well-preserved applied markers.”

Open research questions

  • Does the serial number 637072 correspond to a specific production year range?
  • Is there documentation confirming the exact model movement caliber housed within reference 31015?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for 1980s Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Dress Watch - Reference 31015
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerVacheron Constantin“Vacheron Constantin”
YearCirca 1990s“Circa 1990s”
Case Material18k yellow gold“18k yellow gold”
MovementManual wind“Manual wind”

Visible details

  • Distinct iridescent oxidation/patina visible on the case and lugs.
  • Silver-tone dial features applied baton indices and signature at 12 o'clock.
  • The watch is fitted with a black leather strap with a gold-tone buckle.

Research qualifications

  • The manufacturing date is stated as 'Circa 1990s', while the product title references the 1980s.
  • Patina on the gold case is extensive and may indicate exposure to specific storage environments.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

1980s Vacheron Constantin Yellow Gold Dress Watch - Unpolished (Ref. 31015)

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record dce6223ba2

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