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Vacheron & costantin ‘petalo’ in gold with guilloche dial
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Some watches dont just belong in a collection — they feel as though they’ve somehow escaped one. This Vacheron Constantin is a perfect example.
The case, to begin with, doesn’t follow the usual rules: rectangular, but animated by wide, sculpted lugs — almost oversized in relation to the central body — giving it a strongly graphic presence. It’s a hybrid shape, difficult to categorize, and precisely for that reason, fascinating. There are very few known Vacheron pieces with lugs like this; perhaps none exactly like it. It’s plausible that this was a special order or an extremely limited production, maybe even a unique piece.
The dial shows a very fine guilloché texture, almost fabric-like, with small seconds at 6 o’clock and thin, applied hour markers. Even the proportions of the hands seem perfectly studied for this specific layout, a sign of thoughtful, artisanal craftsmanship. The whole design is understated, yet full of substance — typical of a time when discretion was considered an aesthetic value.
There’s no obvious sign of industrial compromise in this watch. Nothing seems made to simplify production or to fit a mass-production logic. It’s one of those rare pieces that appear to have been designed with a specific purpose… but today, without solid documentation, we can only speculate. And therein lies part of its charm.
Those looking for resemblance to familiar models may find it disorienting. But those who appreciate individuality will likely be struck by it.
Description
Some watches don’t just belong in a collection — they feel as though they’ve somehow escaped one. This Vacheron Constantin is a perfect example.
The case, to begin with, doesn’t follow the usual rules: rectangular, but animated by wide, sculpted lugs — almost oversized in relation to the central body — giving it a strongly graphic presence. It’s a hybrid shape, difficult to categorize, and precisely for that reason, fascinating. There are very few known Vacheron pieces with lugs like this; perhaps none exactly like it. It’s plausible that this was a special order or an extremely limited production, maybe even a unique piece.
The dial shows a very fine guilloché texture, almost fabric-like, with small seconds at 6 o’clock and thin, applied hour markers. Even the proportions of the hands seem perfectly studied for this specific layout, a sign of thoughtful, artisanal craftsmanship. The whole design is understated, yet full of substance — typical of a time when discretion was considered an aesthetic value.
There’s no obvious sign of industrial compromise in this watch. Nothing seems made to simplify production or to fit a mass-production logic. It’s one of those rare pieces that appear to have been designed with a specific purpose… but today, without solid documentation, we can only speculate. And therein lies part of its charm.
Those looking for resemblance to familiar models may find it disorienting. But those who appreciate individuality will likely be struck by it.
Additional information
| Brand | Vacheron Constantin |
|---|---|
| Model | Square |
| Metal | Y gold 18k |
| Dial Color | Cream |
| Dial Model | guilloche |
| Movement Number | 581466 |
| Serial Number | 323244 |
| Strap / Band | Leather |
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