{"product_id":"vintage-vacheron-constantin-geneve-18k-gold-sapphire-diamond-secret-watch-circa-1970","title":"Vintage Vacheron Constantin Genève 18K Gold Sapphire \u0026 Diamond Secret Watch Circa 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary example of Vacheron Constantin’s mid-century jewelry watchmaking, this vintage Vacheron \u0026amp; Constantin Genève secret bracelet watch, dating to approximately circa 1970, was designed to be admired as a jewel before revealing that it is a timepiece at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, the watch features a beautifully articulated woven bracelet with a rich textured finish. At its center sits a dramatic domed cluster of vibrant blue sapphires and sparkling diamonds, framed by sculptural fluted gold detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gem-set dome is hinged, lifting to reveal the petite watch dial concealed beneath — a design traditionally known as a secret watch or concealed-dial watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is quintessential mid-century high jewelry: bold, glamorous and remarkably sophisticated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than treating the watch movement as the visual centerpiece, Vacheron Constantin disguised it within an elaborate piece of fine jewelry, allowing the wearer to discreetly reveal the time only when desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Maker: Vacheron \u0026amp; Constantin Genève\u003cbr\u003e\n• Type: Ladies’ Secret \/ Concealed-Dial Bracelet Watch\u003cbr\u003e\n• Estimated Period: Circa 1970\u003cbr\u003e\n• Approximate Era: Late 1960s–Early 1970s\u003cbr\u003e\n• Metal: 18K Yellow Gold\u003cbr\u003e\n• Gemstones: Blue Sapphires \u0026amp; Diamonds\u003cbr\u003e\n• Cover: Hinged Sapphire \u0026amp; Diamond Cluster\u003cbr\u003e\n• Bracelet: Integrated Woven\/Textured 18K Gold Bracelet\u003cbr\u003e\n• Movement: Manual Wind\u003cbr\u003e\n• Case: Signed Vacheron \u0026amp; Constantin Genève\u003cbr\u003e\n• Swiss Made\u003cbr\u003e\n• Vintage Estate Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe domed gemstone cover features numerous individually set round sapphires accented throughout by round diamonds, creating extraordinary dimension and contrast against the warm yellow gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surrounding fluted gold detail beautifully frames the cluster and provides a dramatic transition into the wide woven bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA COLLECTOR’S JEWEL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecret watches occupy a fascinating place in 20th-century jewelry design, combining traditional Swiss horology with the craftsmanship and extravagance of high jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis example perfectly captures the glamour of the late 1960s and early 1970s, when Vacheron Constantin and other prestigious maisons created watches intended to function equally as bracelets, jewels and mechanical timepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than fifty years later, the design still feels remarkably bold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart fine watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart sapphire and diamond bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEntirely Vacheron Constantin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintEdge Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45013174845533,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/3006\/6781\/files\/il_fullxfull.8409269668_q40r.jpg?v=1788793614","url":"https:\/\/vintedgeestate.com\/products\/vintage-vacheron-constantin-geneve-18k-gold-sapphire-diamond-secret-watch-circa-1970","provider":"VintEdge Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}