Vacheron & Constantin Ref. 7402 for Bulgari – Ultra-Slim 18K Gold Pocket Watch, Archive Requested

An exceptionally elegant Vacheron & Constantin ultra-slim pocket watch, reference 7402, in 18k yellow gold, featuring a knife-edge hunting case, silvered satin dial, Bulgari co-signature, and the legendary calibre 1003.

An exceptionally refined Vacheron & Constantin ultra-slim pocket watch, reference 7402, distinguished by its elegant 18k yellow gold montre couteau hunting case and rare Bulgari co-signed dial. Combining the technical brilliance of one of the finest ultra-thin hand-wound movements ever produced with the discreet sophistication of mid-century design, this is a piece of genuine connoisseur appeal.

The defining feature of the watch is its remarkably slim savonnette case, whose knife-edge profile gives the piece a striking architectural elegance while preserving the practicality of a hinged protective cover. The silvered satin dial, signed Vacheron & Constantin Genève beneath 12 o’clock and Bulgari above 6 o’clock, is arranged with fine black Roman numerals and slender hands, creating a restrained and highly balanced aesthetic. The co-signature adds an important historical layer, reflecting the period in which leading Roman jeweller Bulgari retailed specially commissioned watches from the great Swiss maisons.

At the heart of the watch is the celebrated Vacheron Constantin calibre 1003, introduced in 1955 and renowned as one of the thinnest mechanical movements ever made at just 1.64 mm thick. With its Geneva Seal pedigree and exceptional finishing, it stands among the most admired ultra-thin movements in haute horlogerie. Housed in a 42 mm 18k yellow gold case measuring only approximately 5 mm in thickness, this reference 7402 is a remarkable synthesis of elegance, technical sophistication, and rarity. An Extract from the Archives is currently requested from Vacheron Constantin.

Included

• Pocket watch only
• Extract from the Archives currently requested from Vacheron Constantin

Specifications

• Brand: Vacheron & Constantin
• Retail signature: Bulgari
• Reference: 7402
• Case number: 500185
• Period: Circa 1960s–1970s
• Case material: 18k yellow gold
• Case type: Montre couteau hunting case / savonnette
• Diameter: 42 mm
• Thickness: Approx. 5 mm
• Dial: Silvered / champagne satin dial
• Numerals: Black Roman numerals
• Movement: Manual-winding Vacheron Constantin calibre 1003
• Movement thickness: 1.64 mm
• Jewels: 17
• Functions: Time only
• Set: Pocket watch only
• Archive status: Extract from the Archives requested

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