Vacheron Constantin Follow Ref. 6950, inside case back stamped 6694 A very rare and exquisite white gold wristwatch with date, unusual lugs and bracelet 1966 35mm Diameter Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed.
Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin Year: 1966 Reference No: 6950, inside case back stamped 6694 Movement No: 406'918 Case No: 587'615 Model Name: Chronomètre Royale Material: 18K white gold Calibre: Automatic, cal. 12''-1072, 29 jewels Bracelet/Strap: 18K white gold Vacheron Constantin bracelet Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Vacheron Constantin folding clasp Dimensions: 35mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed. Accessories: Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives confirming the production of this timepiece in 1966. Catalogue Essay Vacheron Constantin’s Chronomètre Royal is among the firm’s best known and most sought after model. Produced in wristwatch form beginning in 1953, these models are considered among the brand’s finest watches of the era. The Chronomètre Royal reference 6694 was introduced in 1962, and housed Vacheron Constantin’s first automatic caliber with chronometer certification – the caliber 1072, featuring a chronometric balance and the rotor mounted on ruby ball bearings. Collectors often refer to reference 6694 as “the Batman” due to its wide and dramatic wing-shaped lugs that are instantly recognizable. The reference 6694, when fitted on a bracelet, is considered a reference 6950. The finish throughout the bracelet and case is extremely fine and a testament to Vacheron’s commitment to craftsmanship and elegance. The brick-style bracelet is taut, showing this piece was hardly ever worn and was treated with the utmost care by previous owners. The finely cross-hatched pattern on the case and bracelet is a traditional Florentine technique, still used today in haute horologie and haute joaillerie. Typically, it is done by hand with a hard-tipped tool (today, a diamond-tipped hammer is used), repeatedly beaten into the metal to achieve the directional texture visible throughout. A series of parallel lines are engraved bidirectionally, giving the metal a matte, almost three-dimensional appearance. The dial possesses a softly radiating silver sunburst appearance, with the Maltese Cross inset with a diamond below the 12 o’clock hour marker. This rare and uncommon watch is presented with an extract from Vacheron Constantin’s archives, and offered in superbly preserved condition that is especially noteworthy after leaving the manufacture over five decades ago. Read More Maker Bio Vacheron Constantin Swiss • 1755 Follow The 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. View More Works
Vacheron Constantin Follow Ref. 6950, inside case back stamped 6694 A very rare and exquisite white gold wristwatch with date, unusual lugs and bracelet 1966 35mm Diameter Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed.
Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin Year: 1966 Reference No: 6950, inside case back stamped 6694 Movement No: 406'918 Case No: 587'615 Model Name: Chronomètre Royale Material: 18K white gold Calibre: Automatic, cal. 12''-1072, 29 jewels Bracelet/Strap: 18K white gold Vacheron Constantin bracelet Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Vacheron Constantin folding clasp Dimensions: 35mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, and bracelet signed. Accessories: Accompanied by Vacheron Constantin Extract from the Archives confirming the production of this timepiece in 1966. Catalogue Essay Vacheron Constantin’s Chronomètre Royal is among the firm’s best known and most sought after model. Produced in wristwatch form beginning in 1953, these models are considered among the brand’s finest watches of the era. The Chronomètre Royal reference 6694 was introduced in 1962, and housed Vacheron Constantin’s first automatic caliber with chronometer certification – the caliber 1072, featuring a chronometric balance and the rotor mounted on ruby ball bearings. Collectors often refer to reference 6694 as “the Batman” due to its wide and dramatic wing-shaped lugs that are instantly recognizable. The reference 6694, when fitted on a bracelet, is considered a reference 6950. The finish throughout the bracelet and case is extremely fine and a testament to Vacheron’s commitment to craftsmanship and elegance. The brick-style bracelet is taut, showing this piece was hardly ever worn and was treated with the utmost care by previous owners. The finely cross-hatched pattern on the case and bracelet is a traditional Florentine technique, still used today in haute horologie and haute joaillerie. Typically, it is done by hand with a hard-tipped tool (today, a diamond-tipped hammer is used), repeatedly beaten into the metal to achieve the directional texture visible throughout. A series of parallel lines are engraved bidirectionally, giving the metal a matte, almost three-dimensional appearance. The dial possesses a softly radiating silver sunburst appearance, with the Maltese Cross inset with a diamond below the 12 o’clock hour marker. This rare and uncommon watch is presented with an extract from Vacheron Constantin’s archives, and offered in superbly preserved condition that is especially noteworthy after leaving the manufacture over five decades ago. Read More Maker Bio Vacheron Constantin Swiss • 1755 Follow The 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. View More Works
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