Vacheron & Constantin Chronomètre Royal Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1941
Maker / issuer
Vacheron ConstantinThis Vacheron & Constantin 'Chronomètre Royal' pocket watch, bearing movement serial number 371554 and case number 271425, was produced in 1941. The timepiece is housed in a large, four-body, sterling silver 'bassine' style case featuring a hinged cuvette.
The white enamel dial displays bold, painted upright Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, and a sunk subsidiary seconds dial, complemented by blued steel spade hands. Powering the watch is a frosted gilt bridge caliber movement (Cal. 22??? 73-2 P.R.C) with 17 jewels. Technical specifications include a straight-line lever escapement, a cut bimetallic compensation balance equipped with gold screws, a Breguet balance-spring, and a swan-neck micrometer regulator.
The case, dial, and movement are signed by the manufacturer.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Pocket chronometer & deck watch
- Maker
- Vacheron & Constantin
- Balance
- Cut bimetallic compensation balance
- Diameter
- 59 mm
- Escapement
- Straight-line lever
- Case Number
- 271425
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Number
- 371554
- Maker / attribution
- Vacheron & Constantin
- Year of Manufacture
- 1941
Design
- Case and Dial
- The timepiece is contained within a four-body, 'bassine' case crafted from sterling silver. A notable feature is the inclusion of a hinged sterling silver cuvette, which protects the movement. The overall diameter of the watch is 59 mm, a size identified as large for this period. The dial is executed in white enamel and features bold, upright Arabic numerals painted in black. The design includes an outer minute track and a sunken subsidiary seconds dial positioned at the bottom of the face. Time is indicated by a pair of blued steel spade-style hands.
- Visible features
- • Large sterling silver case with four-body construction • Frosted gilt bridge caliber movement with 17 jewels • Swan-neck micrometer regulator for balance adjustment • White enamel dial with subsidiary seconds at six o'clock
- Condition and Rarity
- The auction house provides a condition report for the watch, assigning a grade of 'AA' for overall condition. The individual components are rated as 'Good', with specific grades of 3 for the case and 3* for the movement. According to the provided notes, the silver configuration of this Chronomètre Royal is highly unusual.
- Movement and Technical Features
- The movement is a Caliber 22??? 73-2 P.R.C, constructed as a bridge caliber with a frosted gilt finish. It is jeweled with 17 stones and incorporates a straight-line lever escapement. The oscillator consists of a cut bimetallic compensation balance fitted with gold adjustment screws and a Breguet-style balance-spring. Fine adjustment of the timing is managed through a swan-neck micrometer regulator, which is mounted on the balance bridge.
Identification
- Serial number
- 371554
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Condition grading reports indicate the need for a movement overhaul
- Research required: The auction house notes that silver versions of this model are significantly rarer than gold