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Pocket watch · Double dial pocket watch

Vacheron & Constantin 18ct yellow gold double dial pocket watch

Partially verified

This 18ct yellow gold pocket watch by Vacheron & Constantin features a double-sided construction, allowing for the display of time on two independent dials. Produced during the 1970s, the timepiece is cased in 18ct yellow gold and measures 35mm in diameter. The movement is manually wound. The watch is distinguished by its unconventional design, incorporating two distinct dial layouts. One side displays time via applied baton hour markers, while the reverse features printed Roman numerals. Both dials are signed "Vacheron & Constantin Geneve" and are marked "Swiss". The case includes a top-mounted bow for suspension and appears to utilize side-mounted crowns or pushers for operation.

Front view of the Vacheron & Constantin double dial pocket watch showing the dial with applied baton markers.
Front view of the Vacheron & Constantin double dial pocket watch showing the dial with applied baton markers. — Somlo London. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.somlo.com
Category
Pocket watch · Double dial pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Vacheron & Constantin
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
2871
Source-reported date
1970s
Source-reported place
Switzerland

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 Design

The pocket watch is housed in an 18ct yellow gold case measuring 35mm in diameter. The case design is characterized by its double-sided orientation, accommodating two distinct dial configurations within a single housing. A triangular bow is fixed to the top of the case for attachment to a chain or fob.

The presence of two crown-like components on the sides suggests independent operation for the dual dial functions. The construction is entirely executed in yellow gold, presenting a streamlined profile consistent with the design language of the 1970s.

Evidence for this section
  • “18ct yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin 'double dial' pocket watch.”
  • “Case dimensions: 35mm”
  • “Double sided pocket watch”

Dials and Displays

The object features two separate dials, identified as gilt and silvered. The first dial utilizes applied baton hour markers, providing a minimalist layout with thin, straight hands. The second dial displays time through black printed Roman numerals, paired with darker, more pronounced hands.

Both sides are signed centrally with "Vacheron & Constantin Geneve" and include the designation "Swiss" at the bottom of the dial. The transition between the two faces allows for different timekeeping aesthetics in a single portable object.

Evidence for this section
  • “Double sided gilt and silvered dials. One side featuring printed roman numerals and one featuring applied baton hour markers.”

Movement and Identification

The watch is powered by a manual-wound movement. While specific technical details regarding the calibre remain unlisted, the piece is identified as a Vacheron & Constantin production from the 1970s.

The object is catalogued under internal stock reference 2871. The brand is recognized for its historical production of diverse timepiece configurations, and this example is categorized specifically as a pocket watch within the vendor's inventory records.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: Manual”
  • “Made 1970's”
  • “SKU: 2871”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific calibre powering the independent double-dial mechanism?
  • Does the double-dial mechanism indicate a multi-timezone function or identical timekeeping on both sides?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vacheron & Constantin 18ct yellow gold double dial pocket watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Material18ct yellow gold“18ct yellow gold”
MakerVacheron & Constantin“Vacheron & Constantin”
Date1970s“Made 1970's”
MovementManual“Manual”
ConfigurationDouble sided“Double sided pocket watch”
Dial detailsGilt and silvered“Double sided gilt and silvered dials.”

Visible details

  • Case features a triangular bow at the top for suspension.
  • Side-mounted winding crowns are visible on both sides of the case.
  • Two distinct dial styles are provided: one with printed Roman numerals, the other with applied baton markers.
  • The watch is constructed from 18ct yellow gold.

Research qualifications

  • The specific calibre number is not disclosed in the source.
  • The exact production year within the 1970s decade is not provided.

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

Consulted source

18ct yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin 'double dial' pocket watch. Made 1970's

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record b5593f9f44