Vacheron Constantin Historiques Chronomètre Royal

Vacheron & Constantin, Genève, “Chronomètre Royal,” Ref. 6340. Made in the 1950s. Rare, very fine and elegant, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, snap back case engraved “Chronomètre Royal,” straight lugs, stepped bezel. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes. Yellow gold “dauphine” hands. M. Cal. 1008/BS with hack mechanism, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, “oeil-de-perdrix” and “faussescôtes” decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, beryllium balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronismand 5 positions, shock-absorber, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, “swan-neck” micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm. Thickness: 11 mm.

This watch has been overhauled in 2005 by the best vintage horologist in Paris.

A brand new VC croco strap is supplied.

A Vacheron Constantin (with scans) certificate of authenticity is supplied (562 €).

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