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The Chronometre Royal line was also a specific line for high accuracy watches...
You probably already know this: VC even made a modern Chronometre Royal that had special "adjustments" made to make the watch even more accurate. Here is a review of the modern 86122 model https://www.watchprozine.com/vacheron-constantin/chronometre-royal-1907-a-pictorial-review/2888221/14/
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN 1566 - Chronometre Royal
Hi All, This Naval Deck watch made by Vacheron & Constantin was purchased by the Royal Navy in February 1942 and sold in August 1961. (See image of Admirality Ledger Card) The naval watch was procured for the mighty sum of £16 in 1942. This watch served o...
The Chronometre Royal line was also a specific line for high accuracy watches...
You probably already know this: VC even made a modern Chronometre Royal that had special "adjustments" made to make the watch even more accurate. Here is a review of the modern 86122 model
Thanks for returning with this story
I'm glad you were able to obtain the records They have changed the process a bit so I'm curious how smoothly your application went? Also very interesting to note that your Chronometre Royal RN chronometer saw submarine service which marks another similari...
Research
Hi Tick Talk, The Royal Observatory were brilliant to deal with and were able to provide great detail for me and thank you for guiding me that way. I found the history so interesting and enjoyed doing the research with my family! Thanks for the further in...
Chronometre Royal deck watch from the VC Collection
V&C Royal Navy Chronometer 8850 ...