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Vacheron Constantin
Chronomètre Royal
A very well-preserved yellow gold openface keyless pocket watch with small seconds, white enamel dial and Roman numerals
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- Chronomètre Royal pocket watches were extremely popular in the South American market during the release
- Excellent overall condition given its age
- Offered without reserve
Created in 1907, the Chronomètre Royal was unlike any other timepiece on the market, crafted with an extraordinary level of precision and reliability. This model garnered global attention, particularly in South America, with a notable following in Brazil. In Rio, a retailer named Campos organized a lottery system, allowing subscribers the chance to win one of these exquisite timepieces. The popularity of the Chronomètre Royal was such that over 3,000 watches were sold within just four years in South America.
The present example features an 18K yellow gold case and its grand feu enamel dial remains remarkably vibrant despite its century-long existence. The Roman numerals are painted with black lacquer, accompanied by a small seconds indicator at 6 o’clock. Offered without reserve, this is an exceptional opportunity for collectors to acquire a piece of early Vacheron Constantin history.
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.