A gentleman's gold wristwatch, Vacheron & Contantin, circa 1950's, manual, Ref. 6273, case, dial, and movement signed, 18ct yellow gold case and bracelet, 1.26 in., weight 61 grams, length 6.50 in.
- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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