Rare 14K Rose Gold Star Dial Vacheron Constantin Wristwatch Ref. 45812B | Vintage 1940s

Here is a rare one. A collectible star marker dial is on this Vacheron. I have only seen these offered at auction, once every 5 years or so.

Details:
MAKE
Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantine
Country: Switzerland
Type: Man's
Circa Date: 1940s
CASE
Material: 14K Rose Gold.
Measurements: The width is 29 mm without crown.
Shape: Round.
Lugs: Fancy Lugs.
Back: Snap back.
Conditions:  C  3  (The case is in Very Good condition)
BAND
Type: Standard Leather band.
DIAL
Color: 14K Rose Gold.
Numerals: Arabic Numerals.
Hands: Baton Hands.
Conditions:  D  3-16  (The dial is in Very Good condition – Slightly worn on the sub seconds track)
MOVEMENT
Type: Mechanical, manual wind movement.
Jewels:  17 Jewels.
Escapement: Lever Escapement.
Set: Stem Set.
Numbered: Cal. 45812B
Conditions:  M  3  (The movement is in Very Good condition)

A rare and highly collectible vintage wristwatch from Vacheron Constantin dating to the 1940s, featuring the seldom-seen star marker dial—a configuration that appears at auction only occasionally and is sought after by collectors of unusual mid-century Swiss watches. Housed in an elegant 14K rose gold case with distinctive fancy lugs, this refined dress watch reflects the understated craftsmanship and design language that defined Vacheron Constantin during the mid-20th century.