Vacheron Constantin Day-Date Ref. 47008/000J-3 · 18K Yellow Gold · Champagne Guilloché Dial · Automatic Men’s Watch (Excellent)

Vacheron Constantin Day-Date Automatic Ref. 47008/000J-3 · 18K Yellow Gold · Champagne Guilloché Dial

A curated presentation of haute horlogerie from the Geneva houses whose craftsmanship has shaped centuries of watchmaking excellence.

Founded in 1755 and recognized as the oldest continuously operating watchmaker in the world, Vacheron Constantin has long been celebrated for its poetic balance of technical precision and aesthetic refinement. The 20th-century period — especially the 1980s–1990s — marked a renaissance for the maison, where classic proportions, guilloché artistry, and mechanical complication merged into a distinctive design language.

This Ref. 47008/000J-3 Day-Date Automatic, crafted in 18K yellow gold, exemplifies that golden era. Its champagne guilloché dial, dual calendar registers, and serenely balanced layout embody the understated sophistication that defines Vacheron Constantin: mechanically intelligent, artistically expressive, and quietly confident. Pieces from this lineage are sought after by collectors drawn to pure classical design without ostentation.

DESCRIPTION

This Vacheron Constantin Day-Date Ref. 47008/000J-3 represents one of the maison’s most elegant mid- to late-20th century mechanical executions, defined by its meticulous guilloché dial work and harmonious symmetrical complication layout. The champagne dial is decorated with a refined, repeating geometric texture that catches light softly across its surface, offering both visual depth and warmth.

The Day and Date sub-registers — positioned horizontally for balanced equilibrium — are rendered with clarity, understated character, and the signature finesse that distinguishes Vacheron dials from their Swiss contemporaries. The slim leaf-style hands enhance legibility while preserving the watch’s classical identity.

Housed in an 18K yellow-gold case, the timepiece carries the rounded elegance typical of Vacheron’s 1990s collection: modestly sized yet richly detailed, weighty yet refined, luxurious without flamboyance. The automatic movement, reportedly maintaining stable daily accuracy, reflects the mechanical reliability expected from the Geneva giant.

With its combination of precious-metal architecture, guilloché artistry, and dual-calendar complication, the 47008 occupies a unique intersection of functionality and aesthetic sophistication — a quiet treasure within Vacheron’s modern-classic era.

HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES

• Vacheron Constantin Ref. 47008/000J-3 Day-Date
• 18K Yellow Gold case
• Champagne guilloché dial with elegant texture
• Automatic self-winding movement
• Day and Date dual-register complication
• Excellent Condition (Grade A)
• Clean dial with no noticeable flaws
• Stable daily accuracy (per seller)
• Genuine leather strap
• Includes Vacheron Constantin case + outer box

ITEM DETAILS

• Brand: Vacheron Constantin

• Model: Day-Date Automatic

• Reference: 47008/000J-3

• Era: 1990s

• Material: 18K Yellow Gold

• Dial: Champagne Guilloché

• Movement: Automatic

• Serial: 590937

• Complications: Day, Date

• Accessories: VC case, outer box

• Strap: Genuine leather

• Condition: Excellent (A)

• Functionality: Stable accuracy (per seller)

• OH History: Unknown

CONDITION REPORT — A (EXCELLENT)

Case (18K YG):
No major dents or deep scratches; excellent presentation for age. Natural micro-wear visible under magnification only.

Dial:
Outstanding condition. Guilloché pattern crisp, no discoloration, no spotting.

Hands & Indices:
Clean and intact. No oxidation visible.

Crystal:
Clear with minimal micro-hairlines.

Movement:
Stable daily operation reported; overhaul history not known.

Strap/Buckle:
Genuine leather strap in good wearable condition.

Overall:
A well-preserved Vacheron from the 1990s — structurally excellent and aesthetically sophisticated.

WHY COLLECTORS WANT THIS PIECE

• Represents Vacheron’s refined 1990s classical era

• Elegant guilloché craftsmanship rarely matched today

• Day-Date complication in beautifully symmetric layout

• 18K gold case at a highly collectible size

• A Geneva Trinity piece with long-term value resilience

• Understated, dress-watch excellence from the oldest Swiss maison

BRAND HERITAGE — VACHERON CONSTANTIN

As the world’s longest-standing watch manufacturer, Vacheron Constantin carries an unparalleled legacy of artisanal craft. The maison’s commitment to hand-finished details, elegant proportion, and mechanical dignity makes its creations distinct within haute horlogerie. The Ref. 47008 series reflects Vacheron’s dedication to classical form, delivering subtle complication, precious-metal presence, and refined dial artistry.

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