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Nicolas (amanico) presents the Vacheron Constantin 1907 Chronomètre Royal Les Cabinotiers Piece Unique, a watch that captivates with its intricate design and bespoke craftsmanship. His initial post, featuring stunning photography, invites collectors to appreciate the artistry of this unique timepiece. This article delves into the community's nuanced perspectives on its design and historical context.
What is the unique aspect of this handsome fellow?
And the Maltese cross at 6 o'clock. Gorgeous, isn't it?
Thanks for sharing it.
but seems a bit wasteful to me to spend that kind of money just to have the numerals and minute track in blue? The regular version in PT is very classy too: * pic from Hodinkee And this one (also a piece unique) with blue enamel dial is superb: * pic from SJX
For me, the dial design has always left a less favourable impression when compared with its progenitors. The ladies pocket watches, being around the same size as the modern wrist version, illustrate my point. "CHRONOMETRE ROYAL" was more prominent than the Manufacture's name, but reversed with the 1907. Aside from how this projected a confidence in their position within the Swiss watch hierarchy, it lends a sense of delicacy and refinement that only reinforced the first point. The hands too; muc
you'll appreciate this historical tidbit. The subscription sales of the full-size Chronometre Royal pocket watches by Campos in Brazil left one poor soul to wait the full term, making payments every week. The reward for such patience (and being the only one to pay full price) was a "free" ladies small CR. Not such a hardship when one can wait two years for service nowadays ;-)
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