Vacheron Constantin

The Maltese Cross lugs model is a popular type for collectors, especially the Royal Chronometre.Similar shapes, subtle structural changes, and differences in diameters constitute different references. Recently, I found more details than before. The following is personal view, which may not be completely correct. For your reference is my happy, I also hope anyone will join the discussion. ref.6067 , on 1950s cataloge , fit with caliber 454, 34mm



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indeed ref.6067 fit with 3 calibers, caliber 454,caliber 1007, caliber 1008







ref.6067 chronometre royal models, also appeard in bonhams . ref.6105 , on 1950s cataloge , fit with caliber 454, 35mm. and ref.6071 with caliber 453.







indeed ref.6105 fit with 3 calibers, caliber 454,caliber 453, caliber 1008 ref.6105 with caliber 454 , I only see it on cataloge , cannot find a real model.











Why assemble three different calibers for the same reference? My judgment is consider to the market supply and demand relationship, matching different calibers to meet the need of different customers. Maybe because of confusion among assembly personnel regarding similar case shapes, different calibers mistakenly assembled in the same reference. Because of the above phenomenon exists, it givescollectorsa greater challenge, because there are too many changes, in order to judge the authenticity of the two models expecilly royal cjronometre , it is best to ask headquarters where could check whether the case number and seriel number match.

This message has been edited by quattro on 2025-06-21 02:17:14 This message has been edited by quattro on 2025-06-21 02:17:33 This message has been edited by quattro on 2025-06-21 02:18:15

Thanks for sharing this review of the Maltese Cross lug style introduced for the bicentennial celebration of V&C.  I’m intrigued by ref 6068 and its “très plate” cal 1001, having subseconds and the Maltese Cross dial.  I’m sure you are aware that calibres 453, 454, 1007 and 1008 all share the same 12 1/2 ligne base dimensions of 28.8 mm, so you must help me understand your question?

there are chronometre royal timepieces known which show the ref 6105 , which according to the catalogue the center-second variant: V&C ref 6105 cal 454 screw back case: 35 mm - but are fitted with the CR cal 1008 and also come with a case back signed 'Chronometre Royal'.
The question is, should those ref 6105 timepieces be regarded authentic V&C Chronometer Royal watches or not?

Would be highly unusual for one reference to be both Chronometre Royal and non-CR during its production. I cannot recall a similar situation and don't have a record of the 6105 being a Chronometre Royal but, as we've often learned, anything is possible with vintage V&C. There are several little red flags with your examples but will not educate the fakers. Nevertheless, serial numbers can be verified with the archives to answer the question authoritatively. Although not something one would do out of scholarly curiosity, when considering a purchase it should be routine practice.

I also firmly believe that in such rare cases, the safest judgment comes from official certification.

should be ref.6107

The VC catalog shows that 6105 is a center second model, but the 6105 auctioned by Antiquorum is a small second model. I happen to have an exactly same model as the Antiquorum one; the VC archive record of my piece indicates it is a 6071.

Would love to see pictures of yours

differences between 6161 and 6111

fit with caliber 453 or 454?
Thank you very much