Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 Art Pairing
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Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 Art Pairing

By quattro · May 22, 2026 · 58 replies
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Quattro's 20,000th post on WatchProSite is a testament to his enduring contributions to the community, marked by a unique pairing of his Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 with an encaustic painting. This article celebrates his milestone by exploring the artistic connection he draws between horology and fine art, and the community's appreciation for his presence.

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Since this is my 20k post, I wanted to make it a little special.

So here is my Cornes de Vache with an encaustic painting by a dear friend. She is an illustrator and painter.



The painting is inspired by Rembrandt's Portrait of Hendrickje Stoffels, his housekeeper with whom he fell in love and with whom he had a daughter, Cornelia, in 1654.



I felt that the colours of the watch matched those of the painting perfectly.



I take this opportunity to say, once again, that I am honored and happy to be part of this community and to thank you all for making this site this special place where we can joyfully share our passion.







Here is the Portrait of Hendrickje Stoffels (probably 1654-6 - dimensions 101.9 × 83.7 cm) by Rembrandt Van Rijn (1606 - 1669)

It is on display at the National Gallery in London.


credit: National Gallery, London


Thanks for looking and best regards to you all,

Emmanuel


Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes De Vache 1955 ref. 5000H/000R-B059

About the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Ref. CornesdeVache1955

The Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 is a chronograph model that draws inspiration from a specific Vacheron Constantin chronograph reference from the mid-20th century. It is part of the Historiques collection, which reinterprets significant designs from the brand's heritage. This particular model is notable for its distinctive "cow horn" lugs, a design element that gives the watch its name and sets it apart from more conventional chronograph cases.

The case of the Cornes de Vache 1955 is crafted from precious metal, typically rose gold, and features the characteristic sculpted lugs. It houses a manually wound chronograph movement, visible through a sapphire crystal case back. The dial layout is a classic bi-compax chronograph configuration, with a tachymeter scale around the periphery. The crystal protecting the dial is sapphire, often with an anti-reflective coating.

This reference appeals to collectors who appreciate vintage-inspired designs and the craftsmanship of traditional watchmaking. Its faithful recreation of a historical Vacheron Constantin chronograph, combined with modern manufacturing standards, makes it a sought-after piece. The Cornes de Vache 1955 is offered in various precious metal iterations, each maintaining the core design elements that define this distinctive model within the Historiques collection.

Specifications

Caliber
Caliber 1142
Case
18k 5N Pink Gold
Diameter
38.5 mm
Dial
Opaline Silver
Water Resist.
30 meters
Crystal
Sapphire

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VE
Vetnov
May 22, 2026

The watch goes with that painting perfectly. 2 beautiful works of art😊! I missed it until I read the AHP’s post, congratulations on 20,000 posts 👏🎉🥳

AU
AuHavrePro
May 22, 2026

And sincere congratulations on the numerical milestone! I wholeheartedly appreciate your participation and contributions here 👏🥳. Cheers, Filip

KU
KURT_DAVID
May 22, 2026

That didn’t take long (20K) Congratulations Emmanuel. Kind regards Kurt.

QU
quattro
May 22, 2026

And thanks a lot for your kind congrats. Best, Emmanuel

QU
quattro
May 22, 2026

Much appreciated. It’s a pleasure to be here with you, who brings a lot to the community ! Cheers, Emmanuel 🌸

QU
quattro
May 22, 2026

I have indeed been a little overactive… 🫣😇🌸 Best, Emmanuel

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