Vacheron Constantin Chronomètre Royal | A yellow gold bracelet watch, Circa 1960 | 江詩丹頓 | Chronomètre Royal | 黃金鏈帶腕錶，約1960年製

Vacheron Constantin
Chronomètre Royal
A yellow gold bracelet watch, Circa 1960
江詩丹頓
Chronomètre Royal
黃金鏈帶腕錶，約1960年製

Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. P1008/BS mechanical, 19 jewels
Movement number: 537'035
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap on case back
Case number: 313'926
Closure: 18k yellow gold Vacheron Constantin bracelet and clasp
Size: 33.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: none

Condition Report:
The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. All functions are working properly. The plexi glass has been replaced during previous servicing. The dial is in attractive condition with hard enamel signature. The bezel with light surface wear throughout, visible to the naked eye. The case band with surface wear towards 9 o'clock but the hallmark is still very nice and crisp. The case back with very light surface wear at the peripheral and very crisp engravings. Otherwise the watch is in very good overall condition considering its age. The bracelet lies nice and flat and with surface wear throughout.

Catalogue Note:
The Chronomètre Royal, a highly regarded lineage within Vacheron Constantin's production, represents the epitome of quality craftsmanship. First introduced in 1907, brands would manufacture chronometers solely for competition purposes but Vacheron Constantin decided to provide clients with the same exceptional quality for everyday wear.

In 1953, the Chronomètre Royal was reintroduced as a wristwatch, showcasing the cal. P1008/BS which was considered among the finest watches in terms of movement and design. Though the calibres were replaced by the automatic cal. 1072 in 1962, the Chronomètre Royal made a comeback in 2007 for its 100th anniversary. Additionally, the present watch is fitted with an exceptionally rare integrated bracelet.