Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6803 from 1964

leftpain2 · 2019-03-09T16:04:51Z

Discover the rare Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6803 from 1964, a 37mm steel watch with Caliber 454. Explore its unique dauphine hands and comparison to Patek 570.

leftpain2 introduces a remarkably rare Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6803 from 1964, a steel timepiece featuring the Caliber 454 with indirect central seconds. This post highlights the challenges of researching elusive vintage references and invites the community to appreciate its unique characteristics. His detailed observations about the dauphine hands, which differ from other known examples, underscore the importance of meticulous examination in vintage collecting.

I got this watch from a very good friend recently. It’s a rather elusive VC Ref 6803 from 1964. Steel case, case size is about 37mm. Inside it is the Cal 454 with indirect central seconds.

This seems to be a rather rare reference. I could only find three other examples on the internet, and all of them come with baton hands instead of the dauphine hands shown here.

Hope you like it.

Best,

Key Points from the Discussion

The author initially mistook his Ref. 6803 for a Ref. 6308, highlighting the subtle but distinct differences in case design between similar vintage Vacheron Constantin references.
The Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6803 is considered by the author to be a less known, larger equivalent to the Patek Philippe Ref. 570, emphasizing its pure design and understated appeal.
The author shares additional photos of his Patek Philippe Ref. 570, allowing for a visual comparison with the Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6803, which he plans to photograph side-by-side in the future.
The community welcomes the author's first post, praising the watch as a superb and elegant choice to begin a collecting journey.

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jaychang777

Mar 9, 2019

just like the owner!! 🔥🔥

Cpt Scarlet

Mar 9, 2019

Any Vacheron is a great start to your collection. Quality never goes out of fashion. Keep posting !

leftpain2

Mar 9, 2019

I assure you that the watch is better than the owner.

leftpain2

Mar 9, 2019

I’ve been collecting for a while but this is my first day here on this forum.

jaychang777

Mar 9, 2019

Wear it in good health!

geross

Mar 9, 2019

Wear in good times and health, always. Geross 😉

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