Vacheron Constantin Ref. 39007 “Ellipse” 18k Gold (Integrated Bracelet)

Here’s one you don’t see often — and I mean really don’t see.
Most examples of Vacheron’s elegant ref. 39007 were delivered on leather straps with wire lugs, occasionally (and often poorly) converted to bracelets later in life.
This piece, however, is different. It left Geneva in the 1970s already fitted with a fully integrated solid 18k mesh bracelet, perfectly matched to the case.
No welds, no conversions, no aftermarket guesswork — just seamless design continuity. The result is a watch that feels sculpted from a single block of gold.
The rounded “TV-case” proportions, minimalist champagne dial, and ultra-thin Cal. 1015 movement make it a quintessential slice of Vacheron’s quiet-luxury era — refined, understated, and remarkably wearable.
🕰 Key Details
Reference: 39007
Era: Circa 1970s
Case: 28 × 35.5 mm, 18k yellow gold, 3-body construction
Bracelet: Factory-integrated solid gold mesh, exceptional articulation and condition
Movement: Vacheron Constantin Cal. 1015 – manual wind, ultra-thin architecture
Dial: Original champagne with gold stick indices
Weight: Substantial – full 18 carat case and bracelet
Fit: Approx. 7.1-inch wrist
💎 Condition
Very good vintage condition — light signs of wear only, no polishing or loss of definition.
Bracelet remains tight, clasp crisp, and the dial has aged evenly with no spotting or degradation.
Running smoothly with strong amplitude (no recent service history).
📦 Notes
No box or papers
Supremely elegant on wrist — slides effortlessly under a cuff
An overlooked design study from Vacheron’s 1970s atelier — rarer, purer, and far harder to find than most contemporary gold dress references