Not the most famous nor the most popular, this creation from 1988. White gold small case ( 34 mm, if my memory serves me well ) and as stated on the dial, automatic movement. Credit photos: Analog And Shift. Best, Nicolas

it is one of only two modern-era VC to display the ampersand ;-) It was an interesting piece when launched, taking the CR family to a conservative appearance after decades of sporty designs aka Phidias, 2215, and even 47022. When, not if, they decide to r

courtesy of The Hour Lounge: As far as the 1126 vs 1126/1 - the latter movement was uprated to 28,800 vph for higher claimed accuracy. It was used, for instance, in the Ref. 47022 Chronometre Royal with COSC certificate. Hope this helps :-)

Mostly agree those pieces continue to shine with the passage of time. I feel the Chronometre Royal was still trying to find its way out of the forest though. It strayed with the 2215, Phidias CR and that 47022 in terms of design (admittedly a matter of pr

The simple ref 4958 in vintage , the 47022 the little chronomètre Royal before the last series, the Repetition Minute Cabinotiers and I love the Quai de L'île in Palladium (polish brushed effect)... .so many Let's say the less known 4958

This is the only pic I have of a cal 1126. VC has used it in several models, I know that as late as 2002-2003, they used it in Chronometer Royale, ref. 47022. So don't give up, and when you find a better pic, please show it to us, so it can be saved for t

Hello, I have a 2000 Chronometer Royal (model 47022, caliber 1126 - based on the JLC 889), and am having difficulties keeping it wound on a customized Eilux cubic winder. The 1126 is listed in the Orbita.net database as requiring 650-900 turns per day (TP