Vacheron Constantin 4878 Horizon 1950s

Vacheron Constantin 4878 Horizon 1950sVacheron Constantin "Horizon" Ref. 4878 Ultra Thin Gold Elegance A refined Vacheron Constantin Patrimony dress watch from the mid 1950s, defined by its solid 18k yellow gold case. The beautifully preserved golden dial features stick indexes and is brushed in two different angles and therefor creates the unique look with a "Horizon" in the center This example stands out for its great overall condition and balanced proportions, measuring just 6. 5 mm in

but also an important piece of mid-century horological history

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and this example exemplifies that ethos

elegant proportions

and a fantastic linen structure in the middle of the dial

reference: 5071 / 8

set with white diamonds and accented by four ruby hour markers

the Ceinture stands apart even among Cartier’s celebrated shaped watches

5 mm diameter was much larger than the standard

it also allowed the manufacture to fit dials made of hard stones while retaining a thin profile like this flawless 18k Piaget Ellipse with a beautiful Lapislazuli stone dial

original never touched white Cartier dial in flawless condition