Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 40mm White Gold
14 % below RRP
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ℹ️ 1-month trend
Price change over the past 30 days. Shows the short-term market movement — relevant if you want to buy or sell soon.
ℹ️ 4-month trend
The central metric behind the momentum score. It filters out short-term swings and shows the true, medium-term market trend of this reference.
ℹ️ Volatility
Annualised price fluctuation. Below 10 % = very stable, 10–20 % = normal, above 20 % = volatile. With high volatility the price can change quickly — in both directions. Be cautious about buying without checking the current price.
ℹ️ Momentum score
ChronoCheck's own indicator from 0 to 100, calculated from the 4-month trend, volatility and market direction.
- Above 60 — Upward trend. Good time to sell, prices are rising.
- 40 – 60 — Neutral. Stable price level, no pressure to act.
- Below 40 — Downward trend. Wait or enter at a good price.
ℹ️ Investment Grade A/B/C/D
ChronoCheck's own rating for each reference. A 0–100 point scale, made up of four weighted components:
- Momentum (40 pts) — trend strength from the momentum score.
- Liquidity (25 pts) — number of active live listings.
- Stability (20 pts) — inverse volatility — the calmer, the better.
- Source robustness (15 pts) — number of independent market sources.
- A · 75+ Trend is right, liquidity good, data broad.
- B · 55–74 Solid, but one component weaker.
- C · 35–54 Average, volatility or market breadth weigh on it.
- D · below 35 Downward or too little data — a collector's piece.
Not investment advice. Pure data analysis from aggregated market sources.
The current market value of the Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 40mm White Gold (Ref. 82035) is $36,586. Last sold at auction: $24,686 (Sotheby's, 10/2022).
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Technical data
Vacheron Constantin Ref. 82035 — Variants and collector names
Known as: American 1921, Driver's Watch, Historiques American 1921, Excellence Platine
Production phases and changes
- 2008: Inaugural introduction of Ref. 82035 in the Historiques collection
- 2016: Platinum variant 82035/000P-B168 introduced
- 2021: Centennial reissues: white gold (000G-B735), rose gold (000R-9359), Excellence Platine limited to 100 pieces (000P-B748)
- 2026: WWG26: Griné dial with blue accents, new Breguet hands in 18K rose gold (000R-H114)
Movement variants
- 4400 AS (?–today) · 28800 bph
Dial variants
- 2026 Grained Blue Dial — Blue Arabic numerals, blue minute track, snail small-seconds hand at 3 o'clock, applied Maltese cross in polished rose gold
- Excellence Platine — Arabic numerals in platinum, small seconds at 3 o'clock
- Platinum Blue Dial — Blue Arabic numerals, blue railway minute track, small seconds at 3 o'clock
- Yellow Gold Silver Dial — Black Arabic numerals, railway minute track, small seconds at 3 o'clock
- Rose Gold Silver Dial — Black Arabic numerals, railway minute track, small seconds at 3 o'clock
- White Gold Silver Dial — Black Arabic numerals, railway minute track, small seconds at 3 o'clock
Crystal variants
- Saphirglas AR-beschichtet
Bracelet variants
- Brauner Alligator-Riemen Ref. Alligator Braun / Gelbgold-Schließe
- Brauner Alligator-Riemen Ref. Alligator Braun / Roségold-Schließe
- Dunkelblauer Alligator-Riemen (handgenäht) Ref. Alligator Dunkelblau / Platin-Schließe
- Grauer Kalbsleder-Riemen Ref. Alligator Grau / Weißgold-Schließe
Serial numbers
- ? – ? (2008–?) — No publicly verified serial number ranges for Ref. 82035 are documented. VC serial numbers run continuously across all models. The serial number is typically found on the case back.
Brand profile: Vacheron Constantin
Vacheron Constantin (founded 1755) is part of the 'Holy Trinity' of watchmaking and sits in the absolute luxury segment ($17,493-$583,100+). Counterfeits concentrate mainly on the Overseas, Patrimony, and historical models. The brand is counterfeited less often than Rolex/AP, but super clones from top Chinese factories (VS, ZF) reach dangerously high quality.
- Maltese Cross on the crown: On fakes it's often stamped too flat, with blurry edges and the wrong relief ratio. Genuine pieces have razor-sharp contours with a specific depth of ~0.15mm
- Guilloché depth and regularity: Machine-guilloché dials (Patrimony, Traditionnelle) show absolutely even depth on genuine pieces. Fakes have microscopic irregularities, sometimes stamped rather than cut
- Geneva Seal (if present): Must be visible on the movement with a serial number reference. Fakes often just print it on; the genuine seal is raised-engraved with a specific hallmark
- Automatic rotor movement finishing: Côtes de Genève must be perfectly parallel, edges hand-beveled (45° angle, mirror-polished). Fakes show machine bevels or uneven striping
Serial number format: VC uses 7-8 digit serial numbers, engraved between the lug ends at 6 o'clock (modern models) or on the movement plate. Format varies by production year. Modern numbers since 2000 often begin with a 2-digit year code. The model reference is additionally engraved separately (e.g. 4500V/110A-B126). The engraving must look hand-engraved with slightly irregular depth, not laser-etched. The typeface is VC's proprietary serif font with characteristic details on the digits 3, 5, 8.
Further sources
Buying guide: Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 40mm White Gold
What drives the price here
At $36,586 the watch sells well if the condition is right. A market rule of thumb: a complete set with box, papers and warranty card brings 10 to 15 percent more than the bare watch. Buying without papers can pay off, but you take the same discount again later when you resell.
What to look out for when buying?
- Authenticity: The serial number and reference on the case must match the papers. A professional authenticity check of the Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 40mm White Gold reliably rules out counterfeits.
- Condition: Check scratches on the case and bezel — professional refurbishment can leave traces.
- Service history: A documented service by the manufacturer or a certified watchmaker increases the value.
- Scope of delivery: Box, papers and warranty card make a noticeable price difference on the Historiques American 1921 40mm White Gold.
- Independent certification: The CPS-52 standard covers 52 checkpoints — from the serial number and the timing machine to water resistance. The result is secured on the blockchain and can be verified at any time.
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Go to the market value tool →Auction results Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 40mm White Gold 82035
Recent hammer prices for this reference from international auction houses:
| Price | House | Date |
|---|---|---|
| $24,686 | Sotheby's | 10/2022 |
| $26,449 | Sotheby's | 07/2022 |
| $25,964 | Sotheby's | 11/2021 |