Vacheron Constantin has evolved over the years from their position in the shadows of their fellow "Holy Trinity" members, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe, to a watchmaker that is revered throughout the entire watchmaking industry. Crucial to this development was their attractive dress watches like the example we have here with its diamond-set onyx dial and beautiful diamond-set 18kt white gold construction. While most high-end brands typically focus on creating round dress watches, there has always been room for watchmakers to experiment with timepieces that break from that convention in some way, shape or form, and shape is how the example that we have here breaks from that convention. Ever-so slightly rectangular with a gently swollen midcase and rounded corners, this example fills the wrist but remains incredibly neat when worn thanks to its lug-less design. With a consistent polished finish across its mid case and a diamond-set bezel surrounding its display, this example’s jet black onyx dial pops against its sparkling surroundings. Set apart from the typical circular dress watches of its era in aesthetics, this example indeed matches its peers in specs with its and ‘Extra Plate’ manual-wind movement, which allows this timepiece to stand an impressive 4.5mm tall.

Incredibly thin and elegant on the wrist, it is timepieces like the ref. 33703 that deepened Vacheron's roots as one of watchmaking's finest ateliers with its refined proportions, impressive craftsmanship and luxurious gem-setting all building upon its already impressive 'Extra Plate' manual-wind movement and resultingly elegant construction.