Vintage Vacheron Constantin Tonneau 18K Gold Case, Art Deco Tank, Swiss Watch from 1925

This vintage Vacheron Constantin tonneau-shaped wristwatch, dating to 1925, when wristwatches were still a statement of modernity and refinement. During this era, Vacheron Constantin was at the forefront of translating traditional pocket-watch craftsmanship into elegant, purpose-built wristwatches - and this piece captures that transition beautifully.

The watch is housed in a solid 18K gold tonneau case, a shape closely associated with the Art Deco movement of the 1920s. Slim, elongated, and perfectly balanced, the case measures 23.6mm x 33.7mm, with a 40mm lug-to-lug.

The dial is classic and confident. A brushed silver surface is paired with bold Arabic numerals and elegant blued steel hands, creating excellent contrast and legibility. The signature “Vacheron & Constantin Genève Suisse” sits proudly at center, a reminder that this watch comes from one of the oldest continuously operating watchmakers in Switzerland.

With case number 249127 and movement serial number 399658, this watch dates conclusively to 1925, placing it squarely in the golden age of Art Deco design. It’s a watch defined not by complications, but by purity of form, material quality, and timeless execution.

This is early Vacheron Constantin at its most wearable - and most authentic.

CASE

Solid 18K gold tonneau-shaped case.
Case dimensions measure 23.6mm by 33.7mm.
Lug-to-lug length of 40mm.
Elegant elongated Art Deco profile.
Case number 249127.
Excellent vintage condition with well-preserved lines and proportions.

MOVEMENT

Vacheron Constantin manual-wind movement
Swiss made
Movement serial number 399658
Dating to 1925

DIAL

Original silver-tone dial
Bold Arabic numerals
Blued steel hands
Signed “Vacheron & Constantin Genève Suisse”

YEAR

1925