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Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This mid-19th-century pocket watch is reported by the seller to be by Vacheron Constantin and housed in a 38 mm 18K yellow gold hunter case featuring engraved Greek key and foliate motifs. The white porcelain dial displays Roman numeral hour markers, an outer minute track, and Breguet-style hands, inscribed 'VACHERON ET CONSTANTIN GENEVE' below the 12 o'clock position. According to the source, the timepiece is powered by a 13-jewel key-wound and key-set movement equipped with a detached lever escapement, accompanied by an original 18K gold winding key.

Front view of open 18K yellow gold hunter case pocket watch showing porcelain dial and engraved bow
Front view of open 18K yellow gold hunter case pocket watch showing porcelain dial and engraved bow — Renaissance Antiques. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.renaissanceantiques.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Vacheron Constantin
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
SSHO 1782
Source-reported date
Circa 1860
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 Exterior

The watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold hunter case measuring 38 mm in diameter. The exterior is described as featuring an engraved Greek key and foliate motif.

Observation of the pendant and circular bow reveals floral and scroll relief carving.

Evidence for this section
  • “The 18K yellow gold hunters case measures 38 mm and features an engraved Greek key and foliate motif.”
  • “Floral and scroll relief carving visible on the pendant and circular bow”

Dial and Hands

The watch features a white porcelain dial inscribed 'VACHERON ET CONSTANTIN GENEVE' below the 12 o'clock position. The dial includes black Roman numeral hour markers and a fine outer minute track.

Time is indicated by open-tipped Breguet-style hands with a central mounting cap.

Evidence for this section
  • “Front hunter cover opened to the left reveals a white dial signed 'VACHERON ET CONSTANTIN GENEVE'”
  • “Black Roman numeral hour markers and fine outer track”
  • “Open-tipped Breguet-style hands with a central mounting cap”

Movement and Mechanisms

Technical specifications for the internal mechanism are provided by the seller; the movement itself is not visible in provided records. It is reported to be a 13-jewel movement with a detached lever escapement.

The watch is key-wound and key-set. The source reports that an original 18K gold winding key is included.

Evidence for this section
  • “The 13 jewel movement winds and sets with a key.”
  • “Furthermore, the movement features a detached lever escapement.”
  • “The original 18K gold winding key comes with the watch.”

Open research questions

  • What specific hallmarks are present on the inner case back to confirm 18K gold purity and Swiss origin?
  • Does the movement possess a serial number or caliber signature consistent with verified Vacheron & Constantin production?
  • What is the specific type of detached lever escapement utilized in this movement?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Material18K yellow gold“The 18K yellow gold hunters case measures 38 mm”
Case Diameter38 mm“measures 38 mm and features an engraved Greek key and foliate motif.”
Dial MaterialPorcelain“The porcelain dial has Roman numerals and breguet style hands.”
Jewel Count13 jewels“The 13 jewel movement winds and sets with a key.”
EscapementDetached lever escapement“Furthermore, the movement features a detached lever escapement.”
Circa DateCirca 1860“Circa 1860”
SKUSSHO 1782“SKU: SSHO 1782”

Visible details

  • Front hunter cover opened to the left reveals a white dial signed 'VACHERON ET CONSTANTIN GENEVE'
  • Black Roman numeral hour markers and fine outer track
  • Open-tipped Breguet-style hands with a central mounting cap
  • Floral and scroll relief carving visible on the pendant and circular bow

Research qualifications

  • Movement and inner case back are not visible in the photograph; technical specifications rely entirely on source reporting.
  • Engraving on the outer case covers is only partially visible in profile.

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

Consulted source

Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch - Renaissance Antiques

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 9325162210

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