Newest Acquisition - Chronometre Royal | Vacheron Constantin

Newest Acquisition - Chronometre Royal

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 the Vacheron Maltese Cross logo.

It was first introduced in 1955 but not used in the Chrono Royal til about 1959.

The indices when extended also show a Maltese cross design and there was even one dial with the logo embossed on it.

Bill Lind’s excellent review from this site is here as is one from the Hour Lounge

vacheron.watchprosite.com

https://www.thehourlounge.com/en/vacheron-constantin-discussions/vacheron-chronom%C3%A8tre-royal-6161-600870

There is also a similar article, in French, by François on the French website, “Montres Mechaniques”.

http://montresmecaniques.forumactif.com/t7378-revue-vacheron-constantin-chronometre-royal-6161-une-montre-esoterique

A search of the aforementioned sites also yields a great deal of interesting information on the Chronometre Royal watches.

This watch does not have the beautiful guillochéed dial of François watch, nor the unique black dial of Berny’s nor Tony’s lovely CR with the gold bracelet from the early 50’s, but it’s still quite lovely.

Here are some pics.

The ones with the inside back of the case and the movement are courtesy of the former owner.

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Great find!

By: blomman Mr Blue : June 18th, 2014-08:53

Huge congratulation! :) Best Blomman

Many thanks!

By: yesjb : June 19th, 2014-06:04

Huge congrats Joseph

By: 4Js : June 18th, 2014-09:58

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

Thanks so much, Joe

By: yesjb : June 19th, 2014-06:05

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

Congratulations, Joseph!!

By: WHL : June 18th, 2014-10:56

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...

Thanks, Bill

By: yesjb : June 19th, 2014-06:06

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

Very important catch. Bravo, my friend. [nt]

By: amanico : June 18th, 2014-11:42

Thank you, Nico

By: yesjb : June 19th, 2014-06:08

I am quite pleased with the acquisition. Best, Joseph

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

That's so sweet. I love vintage VCs [nt]

By: Edz : June 19th, 2014-01:57

Thanks so much!

By: yesjb : June 19th, 2014-06:10

Great piece Joseph

By: jtodd : June 19th, 2014-12:57

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...

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