> 0. GENERAL INFO: *We will include a watch service certificate from our watchmaker * We´ve been selling and trading watches since 2010, - Plenty of 100% references here in Catawiki *We are a Boutique-watch Business, that focus on - rare - singular - and different watches. *We always look forward to make collectors and watch aficionados enjoy their watch. * This is an extremely fine and rare piece , > A. CONDITION; * watch has been Recently Serviced and tested. *1 year warranty. *We are watch collectors and curators with own watchmaker. *watch not polished. * crown faded a bit. B. HISTORY of the Model: * Mid size – max style… This watch is a beauty that needs a collector to enjoy it * wrist photo´s shown is 16.5cm-17cm aprox * Dial has faded due to aging, it has over 75 years old. Fine and rare Vacheron Constantin from the 1940’s-1950s in Calatrava design. - Hand wound cal. P453/3B movement with swan-neck regulator and hand finishing. - Ultra-thin 18k pink gold case with sculptured and stepped lugs, with heavy inspiration for the Art Deco era. - Gold hued silver dial with applied baton and roman numerals at 12, and small seconds at 6 o’clock. - The watch is in superb condition for its age with crisp hallmarks on the case. - the rare lugs, and amazing size of this watch is a unique element from the era. - the 39mm means a uniqueness, as it was a jumbo size. A savant mix of sophistication and audacity, the present Vacheron Constantin is a very intriguing watch thanks to its special and kind of unique dial. The case has been manufactured in pink gold with straight lugs and still presents two crisp and deep hallmarks. *This example soars way over the competition. C. SPECS: - Fine and rare Calatrava Straight Lugs Wristwatch in Pink Gold, With silver Dial and bracelet Model: Calatrava Reference: 4540 Case Material: Pink Gold Bracelet Material: Pink Gold Year: 1940's Movement: Manual Caliber: P453/3B Case N°: 312569 Movement N°: 487257 Dimensions: 39 mm Signed: Dial, movement and case D. SCOPE OF DELIVERY: *watch *vacheron travel case *buckle non original. *complimentary straps. .......................................­.......................................­.­............................... *We are watch collectors by heart, and passionate curators *We offer rare , different and singular watches *We take care of the watch, as if it was for us. *1 year warranty. *We ship our watches from Madrid, Spain. .......................................­.......................................­.­............................... IMPORTANT INFORMATION: * read description carefully. * Watch is sold according European Union laws and regulations. * Buyer has to pay taxes if buying outside the European Union. - If in Canary Islands, taxes also apply. * Photos are part of description, please watch carefully.