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VACHERON CONSTANTIN – A rare and elegant yellow gold chronometer wristwatch presented with box, original certifcate, rating certifcate and Geneva seal certifcate
Manufacturer
Vacheron Constantin
Year
1956
Reference No.
6108
Movement No.
509’014
Case No.
350’970
Model Name
Chronomètre Royal
Material
18k yellow gold
Calibre
Manual cal. 1008BS, 19 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
18k yellow gold pin buckle
Dimensions
34mm. Diameter
Signed
Case, dial and movement signed
Almost every signifcant watch brand has an iconic watch that collectors adore, from the Reverso to the Submariner. Vacheron Constantin is probably best known for the Chronomètre Royal. The Chronomètre Royal became a registered trademark on May 28th, 1907 when the frst pocket-watch bearing this prestigious name was presented. Thereafer, the name was used on only those ftted with a chronometer certifed movement. The present lot is a fantastic example of the reference 6108, with its charismatic lugs in the shape of a quarter Maltese cross. It’s ftted with a beautiful silver dial with applied and faceted gold hour markers, with all print, including the Vacheron & Constantin logo and outer minute track being raised, hard-enamel - typical of the fnest watches of the era.
Estimate CHF 12,000-18,000 $12,400-18,600 €11,000-16,400 Accessories Accompanied by its original ftted box, original Certifcate of Origin, Bulletin de Marche and Geneva seal certifcate. Furthermore accompanied by the Extract from the Archives confrming the year of production of the present watch in 1956.
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