Vacheron & Constantin Ultra Thin

The reference 31160 is not a watch that asks for attention. It earns it, slowly. This is the kind of piece you understand over time, the way you understand a great book or a familiar piece of music. Crafted in solid 18kt yellow gold, 33mm in diameter, it reflects an era when Vacheron Constantin spoke softly and was heard by everyone who mattered.

The champagne dial is pure poetry. Its tone is warm, almost intimate, shifting gently with the light, never shouting, never static. There is a calm confidence in its surface—applied indexes floating with perfect spacing, printing so precise it feels effortless. This is where Vacheron shows its true strength: not in decoration, but in emotional balance. A dial meant to be lived with, not glanced at.

The case proportions are deliberate and deeply human. At 33mm, the watch feels elegant, discreet, and profoundly correct on the wrist. The yellow gold carries a mellow glow rather than a hard shine, speaking of time passed rather than time frozen. The mineral glass, faithful to the period, preserves the integrity of the piece instead of rewriting its history.

Inside, the calibre 1003 beats quietly, one of the thinnest hand wound movements ever created. It is horological understatement at its highest level—refined, reliable, and beautiful in its simplicity. Recently serviced, this watch is ready to be worn, not locked away. Completed by a black Vacheron Constantin alligator strap and its original 18kt yellow gold buckle, it remains intact in spirit and substance. This is not nostalgia. This is intimacy with time.