No Reserve
4Σ
Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 5000H
Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955
A very fine and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with horned lugs, tachymeter scale and presentation box
- Estimate
- $15,000 - 30,000•
$33,020
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- Circa 2020
- Reference No
- 5000H
- Movement No
- 5’417’002
- Case No
- 1’435’916
- Model Name
- Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 1142, 21 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Crocodile
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Vacheron Constantin pin buckle numbered 050144
- Dimensions
- 38.5mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed.
- Accessories
- Accompanied by a Vacheron Constantin fitted presentation box and Poinçon Genève metal hang tag. Further accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Introduced in 2015, and offered only in platinum, the Cornes de Vache from Vacheron Constantin’s Historiques collection is based on the iconic vintage reference 6087, manufactured in 1955. The moniker ‘Cornes de Vache’, meaning ‘bull’s horns’, reflects the flamboyant and powerfully curved lugs, present on both the vintage and this modern iteration. Twenty-eight examples in yellow gold are known to exist of the original reference 6087 - the only vintage Vacheron Constantin with a screw-down case back and round chronograph pushers. It was in production for only about a decade, and was the last chronograph to be manufactured by Vacheron until 1989.
Vacheron Constantin offered a stainless-steel model like the present watch in 2019 as a sportier timepiece compared to the platinum and 18K pink gold versions. The Cornes de Vache is emblematic of the brand’s combined approach for technical craftsmanship and aesthetic design that is functional and artistic. The “horn” shaped lugs are instantly recognizable and still amazes the wearer as it did when first released in 1955. Much like the original reference 6087, the ornate architecture of the case complements the simplicity of the two-register layout perfectly, creating an elegant and classic profile.
The present watch is offered by its original owner, and is extremely well-preserved with hardly any signs of wear.
PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
Vacheron Constantin offered a stainless-steel model like the present watch in 2019 as a sportier timepiece compared to the platinum and 18K pink gold versions. The Cornes de Vache is emblematic of the brand’s combined approach for technical craftsmanship and aesthetic design that is functional and artistic. The “horn” shaped lugs are instantly recognizable and still amazes the wearer as it did when first released in 1955. Much like the original reference 6087, the ornate architecture of the case complements the simplicity of the two-register layout perfectly, creating an elegant and classic profile.
The present watch is offered by its original owner, and is extremely well-preserved with hardly any signs of wear.
PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
Vacheron Constantin
Swiss | 1755The world's oldest watch brand in continuous operation since its founding in 1755, Vacheron Constantin was the first watch company to manufacture movements with interchangeable parts beginning in 1839. Vacheron's watches are admired for their Latin-influenced case designs, well-balanced proportions and exquisitely finished movements of the highest quality. The Geneva-based manufacturer is known for their highly complicated masterpieces, including the King Farouk Grand Complication made in 1935, the Tour de l'Ile that was the most complicated serially produced wristwatch when introduced in 2005 and the 57260 — the world’s most complicated watch — made in 2015.
Key vintage models include minute repeating wristwatches such as the references 4261, chronographs such as the references 4178 and 6087 and the oversized Cioccolotone models such as ref. 4737. Collectors also appreciate Vacheron's Chronometer Royal pocket and wristwatches, as well as the '222,' the brand's first luxury sports watch produced from 1977 through 1984.
Browse MakerKey vintage models include minute repeating wristwatches such as the references 4261, chronographs such as the references 4178 and 6087 and the oversized Cioccolotone models such as ref. 4737. Collectors also appreciate Vacheron's Chronometer Royal pocket and wristwatches, as well as the '222,' the brand's first luxury sports watch produced from 1977 through 1984.