Vacheron Constantin 'Disco Volante' Dress Watch American dates to circa 1972 and

dates to circa 1972 and features an excellent 18K yellow gold Oyster case with holey lugs

In the late 1930s he was tasked with creating a new movement following the principles gleaned from research by the manufacture’s technical department

when the popularity of aviator-style frames started to surge

wore watches made by Lemania—watches like this monopusher chronograph

Vacheron Constantin 'Disco Volante' Dress Watch American dates to circa 1972 andThe Holy Trinity of watch brands: Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin. Generally less understood than either of its respected compatriots, Vacheron Constantin has a legacy of producing some of the very finest high horology complications in history and some of the loveliest. Sports watches came later to VC, as pressure from the new 'Sports Luxury' category introduced in the early 1970s forced the storied brand to evolve but historically,