Vacheron Constantin Chronometre Royal

Vacheron Constantin Chronometre Royal in 18ct yellow gold. Original patinaed silver dial with applied markers. Manually wound calibre 1008BS. 35 mm thick lug case with plexi glass crystal and signed caseback. Set on a black leather strap with gold plated buckle. There was a series of pocket watches built by Vacheron in the early 20th century that featured a certain high-grade movement named Chronomètre Royal. The Chronomètre Royal legacy was carried over in wristwatch form in 1953, with the introduction of two models (central seconds and sub seconds). This rare watch incredibly comes with a full box, papers and Chronometer certificate set, these papers are a beautiful example of 1950’s print design.  This watch comes in very good (dial condition preventing it for being Excellent) condition with our 12 month warranty. Circa 1953.