Brand: Vacheron Constantin
Model: Ultra-Thin Dress Watch
Reference number: 6031
Year of production: 1950s
Movement number: 7201
Case number: 65003 / 6031
Case material: 18k yellow gold
Caliber: Vacheron Constantin Cal. 1002, manual winding movement
Strap material: Leather
Bracelet/Strap: Generic black leather strap
Clasp/Buckle: Unsigned buckle
Dimensions: 32 mm
Gender: Men’s
Dial: White / off-white enamel-finished dial with applied gold indexes
Condition: Good
Functions: Time only
Signed: Dial, movement and case signed
Box: No
Documents: No

Elegant and understated, this Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6031 perfectly embodies the refined aesthetics of 1950s Swiss watchmaking. Its 32 mm 18k yellow gold case offers remarkable wrist presence thanks to the elongated faceted lugs and extended hour markers that visually enlarge the dial. The original enamel-finished dial has aged gracefully, retaining its authentic vintage charm and period character. The finely executed dauphine hands further demonstrate Vacheron Constantin’s exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Inside beats the celebrated manual-winding caliber 1002, an ultra-thin movement renowned for its elegant architecture and high-quality finishing. The case appears strong and well preserved, without signs of excessive polishing, while the sculpted lugs remain crisp and defined. Thick original enamel dials from this era are becoming increasingly rare, making this piece especially attractive to collectors who appreciate the golden age of haute horlogerie and understated mid-century elegance. The watch is in working condition and fitted with a generic leather strap and unsigned buckle.

Case: the round 18k yellow gold case displays elegant proportions typical of refined 1950s dress watches. Its elongated faceted lugs enhance wrist presence while reflecting Vacheron Constantin’s sophisticated post-war design language. The snap-on caseback still retains visible hallmarks and reference engravings.

Dial: the dial features a refined silver/off-white enamel finish with printed minute track and applied yellow gold indexes. The absence of complications enhances the purity and symmetry of the design. Its light and even patina confirms both originality and vintage authenticity.

Movement: the Vacheron Constantin caliber 1002 is one of the manufacture’s most elegant ultra-thin manual movements of the twentieth century. Known for its slim construction, beautifully finished bridges and 17-jewel architecture, it perfectly combines technical precision with aesthetic refinement. The caliber played an important role in establishing the maison’s reputation for producing high-end ultra-thin dress watches.