{"product_id":"000000008558","title":"Vacheron Constantin 18K Yellow Gold Ref. 7811 34014 With Box and Papers Cal. 1014 Hand-wound Overhauled Purchased 1976","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a hand-wound wristwatch by Vacheron Constantin, made of \u003cb\u003e18K yellow gold\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurchased in 1976, it features a thin, round case made of \u003cstrong\u003eK18 yellow gold\u003c\/strong\u003e and a domed crystal.\u003cbr\u003e\nHallmarks are engraved on the inside of the case back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial has a '\u003cstrong\u003enashi-ji finish\u003c\/strong\u003e' (pear skin finish) with fine grainy projections and a \u003cstrong\u003eglossy finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nAt the 12 o'clock position, the brand's symbol, the \u003cb\u003eMaltese Cross\u003c\/b\u003e, is placed as an applied logo, and '\u003cb\u003eSWISS\u003c\/b\u003e' is printed near the 6 o'clock position.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bar indices, ultra-thin two hands, and mirror-finished case combine to create a refined dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe movement equipped is \u003cb\u003eCal.1014\u003c\/b\u003e, designed without a second hand for thinness.\u003cbr\u003e\nBased on Jaeger-LeCoultre's \u003cstrong\u003eCal.818\u003c\/strong\u003e, it features a shock-absorbing device called '\u003cb\u003eFlower Kif\u003c\/b\u003e,' where the shock-absorbing spring appears flower-shaped.\u003cbr\u003e\nUtilizing its thinness, it was manufactured as a leading caliber for high-end dress watches using solid gold cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to Operate Caliber 1014\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-winding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rotate the crown upwards in its normal position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown operation\u003c\/strong\u003e: When pulling out the crown, \u003cstrong\u003einsert a fingernail between the case and the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e from the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 40px;\"\u003eBecause the crown is half-embedded in the case, it may be difficult to pull out until you get used to it.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease be careful not to pull the crown out too strongly, as it may detach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime setting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pull out the crown and rotate it upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoverhauled and its exterior polished\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap has been replaced with a new CASSIS one, making it ready for comfortable wear.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eThe buckle is made of 18K yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e. On the back of the buckle, \"0.750\" indicating 18K gold and \"AW Co.\" are engraved.\u003cbr\u003e\n\"AW Co.\" was a manufacturer that supplied buckles to Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, and others from the 1940s to the 1970s.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis buckle has the same shape as genuine Patek Philippe buckles from the same era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial has very small spot-like stains, but no noticeable scratches or dirt, and is in beautiful condition considering its manufacturing year.\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are minor scratches on the crystal that could not be removed by polishing, but the legibility of the dial is good.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crown is original and features the Maltese Cross logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare individual \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ethat comes with its original box and guarantee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The box has deterioration and damage on its surface.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe guarantee bears a purchase stamp from a domestic store in 1976 (Showa 51).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eIt was originally not waterproof. Strict prohibition of use in environments with high moisture (rainy days, while washing face, wearing on hot days with sweating, etc.).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAs it is a precision instrument, please be careful to avoid drops and strong impacts.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso, please be careful not to bring it close to strong magnetic sources such as smartphones, PCs, or bag clasps with magnets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190417994033,"sku":"000000008558-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/15_000000008558.jpg?v=1788947986","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000008558","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}