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Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 6108
Chronomètre Royal
A rare and elegant yellow gold chronometer wristwatch presented with box, original certificate, rating certificate and Geneva seal certificate
- Estimate
- CHF12,000 - 18,000€11,000 - 16,500$12,400 - 18,600
CHF17,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Vacheron Constantin
- Year
- 1956
- Reference No
- 6108
- Movement No
- 509'014
- Case No
- 350'970
- Model Name
- Chronomètre Royal
- Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Calibre
- Manual cal. 1008BS, 19 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k yellow gold pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 34mm. Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by its original fitted box, original Certificate of Origin, Bulletin de Marche and Geneva seal certificate. Furthermore accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming the year of production of the present watch in 1956.
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Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Almost every significant watch brand has an iconic watch that collectors adore, from the Reverso to the Submariner. Vacheron Constantin is probably best known for the Chronomètre Royal. The Chronomètre Royal became a registered trademark on May 28th, 1907 when the first pocket-watch bearing this prestigious name was presented. Thereafter, the name was used on only those fitted with a chronometer certified movement.
The present lot is a fantastic example of the reference 6108, with its charismatic lugs in the shape of a quarter Maltese cross. It’s fitted with a beautiful silver dial with applied and faceted gold hour markers, with all print, including the Vacheron & Constantin logo and outer minute track being raised, hard-enamel - typical of the finest watches of the era.
Complete with its original box, original Certificate of Origin, Chronomètre Royal Bulletin de Marche, and Geneva seal certificate make the present lot a rare find for the discerning collector.
The present lot is a fantastic example of the reference 6108, with its charismatic lugs in the shape of a quarter Maltese cross. It’s fitted with a beautiful silver dial with applied and faceted gold hour markers, with all print, including the Vacheron & Constantin logo and outer minute track being raised, hard-enamel - typical of the finest watches of the era.
Complete with its original box, original Certificate of Origin, Chronomètre Royal Bulletin de Marche, and Geneva seal certificate make the present lot a rare find for the discerning collector.
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.