VACHERON CONSTANTIN FLAME LUGS REF.P453/3B

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Vacheron Constantin

Flame Lugs “Honeycomb Dial”

P453/3B

1950s

Manual winding, Cal. 453/3B

18K yellow gold

35.5 mm (without crown) x 44.5 mm (lug to lug)

18 mm

Honeycomb guilloché, subsidiary seconds at six o’clock

Solid 18K gold snap back, Swiss hallmark and number 715 stamped on the lug

Leather

Excellent overall condition, fully original

Ornate fancy lugs, original honeycomb dial, Vacheron-signed movement

This Vacheron Constantin P453/3B from the 1950s is a superb example of mid-century watchmaking elegance and craftsmanship. The 18K yellow gold case, measuring 35.5 mm in diameter, features beautifully sculpted fancy lugs that give the watch a distinctive and sophisticated wrist presence. The original honeycomb guilloché dial remains in excellent condition, showcasing a rare small seconds counter at six o’clock. Inside beats the manual-winding Vacheron Constantin Calibre 453/3B, a movement admired for its technical refinement and precision. The solid snap back case bears clear Swiss hallmarks and the engraved number 715, confirming its authenticity. With its refined proportions and exceptional detailing, this timepiece captures the essence of Vacheron Constantin’s artistry during the post-war golden age of horology.