Geometric Purity — A Rare Rectangular Vacheron on Gold Bracelet

Minimalist, architectural, and exceptionally rare, this Vacheron Constantin Ref. 7457 from the 1970s is a masterpiece of restrained elegance. With its ultra-slim rectangular 18k yellow gold case, matching integrated bracelet, and deep black dial, this piece reflects Vacheron's golden-era design sensibility at its most refined.

The brushed gold bezel, sharp angles, and seamless case-to-bracelet transition make this watch feel like sculpted jewelry — a blend of form and function that few manufactures mastered like Vacheron Constantin. The untouched black dial features a clean stick handset and minimal VC logo, letting the geometry speak for itself.

Inside ticks the legendary Caliber 1003 — one of the thinnest hand-wound movements ever made, celebrated for both its engineering and elegance. Watches like this were produced in incredibly small numbers, and even fewer survive in such pristine condition.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched rare black dial in flawless condition
• original hands & crown

BRACELET & CLASP:

• original Vacheron Constantin integrated 18k yellow gold bracelet fitting up to 19.5 cm wrist size (not adjustable) / 1.8 mm thick
• original Vacheron Constantin 18k yellow gold clasp

CASE:

• great overall condition, showing almost no traces of use
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with screw-down
• 25 mm (without crown) / 28 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 4.2 mm thick
  
• year: 1970s
  
• reference: 7457
• total weight: 83 g

MOVEMENT:

• Vacheron Constantin Cal. 1003 - manual wound
• 20 jewels, 21600 A/h, 42 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 05/2025
• +19 sec/d / 270°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1052