Vacheron Constantin Reference 4600

There are watches that impress through complexity, and there are watches that captivate through purity. This vintage Vacheron Constantin reference 4600 belongs firmly to the latter category.

Produced during the golden age of Swiss watchmaking, the reference 4600 is regarded by collectors as one of Vacheron Constantin’s most desirable post-war dress watches. Its appeal begins with its proportions. Measuring an impressive 36mm in diameter, the watch was considered oversized for its era, earning the reference the affectionate nickname “Jumbo” among enthusiasts. More than seventy years later, its dimensions remain remarkably contemporary, giving the watch a wrist presence rarely encountered in watches from the late 1940s and early 1950s.

Reference: 4600
Case Number: xxxx
Year of Production: 1950s
Case Diameter: 36mm
Movement: handwound movement, Vacheron Constantin, caliber P453
Box and Papers: including the VC original box