Vacheron Constantin

Hello all... Here is my latest acquisition, something I have been after for quite some time A Chronometre Royal. I believe this is a Ref 6161, yellow gold with the P1008 movement. I had been looking for this particular case design with these lugs based on...  

Huge congratulation! :) Best Blomman

A beautiful watch. Wear in the best of health. It is so hard finding a piece in great condition. Yours looks beautiful Best, Joe

Hopefully I'll get a chance to show it to you. Best, Joseph

The Chronometre Royal with 1008/BS is one of the more important watches for the vintage VC collector to have. I'm so glad to see one in your collection, and in such nice condition. This one might be worth getting a COA when you send it in for service. Bil... 

I was thinking the same thing. It is in excellent condition inside and out! Regards, Joseph

I am quite pleased with the acquisition. Best, Joseph

It took a while to find it, but it was worth it.

It is the littlest details that make the biggest differences. After a day of revisiting this post and re-looking at the pictures, I think my favorite feature (as you pointed out) is the way that the indices echo the lines of the Maltese Cross. I would lov... 

Smehow the reference to the article with the photo got mangled. Here it is: and here is the relevant pic: Best, Joseph ...  

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Most kind of you. Joseph

Sorry I was on leave for my 10th anniversary and missed this post! Once again Joseph you got yourself another rare and fine watch which shows your fine taste in watches! :) Very happy for you. Enjoy in the best of health! Cheers Robin

You are too kind! Best, Joseph

Needless to say I love it, it's for me the top of what you can get in a three hands watch. I am so happy for you you got one ! Enjoy and wear that marvel in good health ! François