Family: 4xx17/18 jewels
Caliber 454 is a manual-winding, time-only movement with center seconds, manufactured by Vacheron Constantin from the 1940s through the 1960s. Based on the Jaeger-LeCoultre 450, it features 17-18 jewels and belongs to the 4xx caliber family in VC's historical catalogue. As a non-in-house movement derived from JLC's proven design, it was used primarily in dress watches of the era.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Movement Type
Manual Winding
Jewel Count
17/18 jewels
Display Type
Analog
QUICK FACTS
BRAND
TYPE
Manual WindingSTATUS
DiscontinuedMANUFACTURE
ÉbaucheLAUNCH YEAR
1940BASED ON
Jaeger-LeCoultre 450CALIBER FAMILY
4xxALSO KNOWN AS
cal. 454vc 454