Vacheron Constantin Chronometre Royal | A large yellow gold open faced watch, Circa 1915

Chronometre Royal
A large yellow gold open faced watch, Circa 1915

Dial: enamel, with hairline
Caliber: mechanical
Movement number: 367'301
Case: 18k yellow gold, signed cuvette, monogrammed hinged case back
Case number: 227'325
Size: 54 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no

Condition Report:
Case: Case in overall good condition with tight hinges, surface wear, scuffing and scratches consistent with age. Some warm patina throughout. Case band with some indentations and nicks likely from opening and closing. Hinged case back with monogram "H.R." Signed cuvette with scratches throughout.

Dial: white enamel dial with hairline between 6 and 7, from the outermost perimeter to the sunken subsidiary dial. The hairline is with discoloration attesting to its age. Dust and debris throughout. Outermost perimeter of the sunken sub dial with oxidation and more visible debris. Hands with oxidation and wear.

Movement: gilt movement with signs of wear and patina. Some surface spotting and scratches. Wear and loss to some screws. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.