Vacheron Constantin reference 6596 is an evening watch of classical conception: a square case in 18k gold, slim and refined, measuring 27 mm, and a dial that shows only hours and minutes. No complications, no seconds: a minimal design that relies entirely on proportion and the quality of workmanship.
The model
The silvered dial is matched with gold baton indices and hands, coordinated with the case. The movement is mechanical with manual winding, without date. The crystal is mineral and the strap is lizard.
For the collector
Watches of this kind were conceived as high-end timepieces for lovers of classical watchmaking without excess, and the 6596 was sometimes worn by women as well. It is a sought-after reference because it combines the very distinctive flat, square form with the signature of the Vacheron Constantin manufacture.
Technical details
| Brand | Vacheron Constantin |
|---|---|
| Reference | 6596 |
| Movement | Manual winding |
| Case | 18k gold, square |
| Dimensions | 27 mm |
| Period | 1940s |
| Functions | Hours, minutes |
| Crystal | Mineral |
| Strap | Lizard |
