18ct yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin Chronomètre Royal wristwatch. Made 1955

18ct yellow gold Vacheron & Constantin Chronomètre Royal wristwatch. Made 1955

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Information

  • Brand: Vacheron & Constantin
  • Made: 1955
  • Model: Chronomètre Royal
  • Reference: 4838
  • Calibre: P/1008/BS
  • Movement: Manual
  • Material: 18ct yellow gold
  • Features/complications: Integrated "Maltese" lugs
  • Dial: Silvered dial with outer minute track featuring applied gold prism and double baton hour indices, sword style hands 
  • Case dimensions: 34mm 
  • Bracelet/strap: Leather strap
  • Accessories: -
  • SKU: 3446

Essay

The “Chronomètre Royal by Vacheron Constantin, Genève” became a registered trademark on May 28th, 1907 when the first pocket-watch bearing this prestigious name was presented. Thereafter, in the 1950's the name was used on only those fitted with a chronometer certified movement.