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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 5300S
Harmony Chronograph 260th Anniversary
A like-new, highly attractive pink gold mono-pusher chronograph wristwatch with power reserve indication, pulsometer scale, certificate, and box, number 51 out of a 260 piece limited edition
Full-Cataloguing
• Numbered 51 of a limited edition of 260 pieces
• Model now discontinued by the brand
• Like-new condition, from the original owner and full set
The present 260-piece limited edition Harmony Chronograph was launched in 2015 in celebration of Vacheron Constantin's 260th anniversary. 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 a historic chronograph 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 displaying the status of its 65 hours of 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 featuring a lateral clutch to reduce friction, a 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 consigned by the original owner and accompanied by its original accessories.
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.