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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 5300S
Harmony Chronograph 260th Anniversary
An attractive pink gold single-button chronograph wristwatch with power reserve indication, pulsometer dial, certificate and box, number 36 of a 260 piece limited edition
- Estimate
- CHF20,000 - 30,000€18,600 - 28,000$21,600 - 32,400
CHF44,100
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- 2015
- Reference No
- 5300S
- Movement No
- 5'340'728
- Case No
- 1'319'514
- Model Name
- Harmony Chronograph 260th Anniversary
- Material
- 18K pink gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal 3300, 35 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Alligator
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K pink gold Vacheron Constantin deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 42mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin fitted wooden box, Guarantee Certificate, Passport, Geneva Seal Certificate of Origin and Conformity, travel pouch, cleaning cloth, loupe and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
In celebration of its 260th anniversary in 2015 Vacheron Constantin launched a series of limited edition watches in a brand new Harmony collection, of which the present single-button chronograph is a part of and is limited to 260 pieces.
The Harmony Chronograph pays tribute to a cushion shaped monopusher chronograph from the 1930s. The case shape, the hands, the blue numerals and the pulsation scale are all a homage to the piece from the brand’s museum.
In an interesting twist the minutes sub-counter is graduated for 45 minutes and a small circular power reserve indicator (65 hours power reserve) is placed at 6 o’clock.
However, where Vacheron Constantin really impresses is with the development of a brand new chronograph caliber (cal 3300) housed within. It took Vacheron Constantin close to 7 years to develop this movement that features a lateral clutch that reduces friction, a very smooth start/stop/restart chronograph pusher as well as a column wheel in the shape of a Maltese Cross, the emblem of the brand. Vacheron Constantin furthermore spared no effort in the movement finish which is truly beautiful.
A final nod to the brand’s history is the hand engraved balance cock that takes its inspiration from the floral motifs found in some of its original pocket watches.
Limited to 260 pieces , the present Harmony Chronograph is number 36.
The Harmony Chronograph pays tribute to a cushion shaped monopusher chronograph from the 1930s. The case shape, the hands, the blue numerals and the pulsation scale are all a homage to the piece from the brand’s museum.
In an interesting twist the minutes sub-counter is graduated for 45 minutes and a small circular power reserve indicator (65 hours power reserve) is placed at 6 o’clock.
However, where Vacheron Constantin really impresses is with the development of a brand new chronograph caliber (cal 3300) housed within. It took Vacheron Constantin close to 7 years to develop this movement that features a lateral clutch that reduces friction, a very smooth start/stop/restart chronograph pusher as well as a column wheel in the shape of a Maltese Cross, the emblem of the brand. Vacheron Constantin furthermore spared no effort in the movement finish which is truly beautiful.
A final nod to the brand’s history is the hand engraved balance cock that takes its inspiration from the floral motifs found in some of its original pocket watches.
Limited to 260 pieces , the present Harmony Chronograph is number 36.
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.