Les Collectionneurs Teardrop
4126 35 mm Yellow Gold

18K yellow gold wristwatch. Silvered guilloché dial, small seconds at 6 o'clock
The lugs of the iconic reference 4126 can be compared to the shape of a drop. Such distinctive lugs were characteristic of the Maison’s creations at this time. It demonstrates the innovative and creative spirit of Vacheron Constantin, combining the finest watchmaking with design excellence.
Watch
- Weight
- 48 grams
- Year of production
- 1953
- Year of sale
- 1953
- Special features
- Teardrop-shaped lugs
- Origin
- Swiss made
Case
- Material
- Yellow Gold
- Size
- 35 mm
- Thickness
- 9 mm
Bracelet
- Material of the bracelets
- Calf
- Size
- 17/14
Buckle
- Type
- Ardillon
- Material
- Yellow Gold
Dial
- Indexes type and material
- Yellow gold triangular indexes
- Reference
- 453/3B
- Energy
- Manual
- Indications
- Seconds
About this watch
The “teardrop” lugs give a larger diameter appearance while they maintain an elegant design to the watch. The rare two tones silvered dial reveals a traditional finishing of a luxury and delicate timepiece.
About the caliber
The reference 4126 houses the calibre 453 considered as one of the best designs and reliable calibres of this period. Several versions existed: 2C, 3B and 3C.

A trusted link with your timepiece
Each timepiece from this exclusive offer comes with a Digital Passport that provides trust and transparency thanks to key information such as the timepiece's Serial Number and History, information which will be updated throughout the watch's lifetime. A certificate of authenticity and a two-year warranty will aslo be available.
A link between the past and the present
Enthusiasts and connoisseurs are now able to fulfill their ultimate goal of possessing one of these rare, vintage watches. Carefully selected by the Heritage Department and restored according to the rules of the art within the Manufacture, these Vacheron Constantin timepieces dating from the 20th century are now part of the collection "Les Collectionneurs".
OTHER VINTAGE TREASURES




The preservation of rare watches
Perpetuating the beat of an age-old movement, ensuring the sustainability of a watch passed on from generation to generation, this is what gives meaning to the long and meticulous work of our Master Craftsmen. Every restoration is a special case and sometimes requires forgotten expertise... Consequently, the result goes well beyond all expectations.
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Experience this watch in person
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