Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 19, 2022
LOT 90
VACHERON CONSTANTIN
REF. 2215, ROYAL CHRONOMETER STAINLESS STEEL
REF. 2215, ROYAL CHRONOMETER STAINLESS STEEL
EUR 20,000 - 40,000
USD 21,100 - 42,200 / HKD 166,000 - 332,000 / CHF 20,200 - 40,300
Fine, interesting, well preserved and very rare tonneau shaped chronometer self-winding wristwatch with grey dial, date and center second. With a Vacheron Constantin service paper.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Vacheron Constantin, Geneva
Model Royal Chronometer
Reference 2215
Year 1970's
Movement No. -
Case No. 514583
Material Stainless steel
Bracelet Vacheron Constantin stainless steel with deployant clasp
Caliber 1096
Dimensions 36,6 x 37,8 mm
Signature Case, dial and movement
Accessories Vacheron Constantin service paper
Notes
Vacheron Constantin, “Chronomètre Royal” (Royal Chronometer)
The name “Chronomètre Royal” was registered in Switzerland on May 28, 1907, under the No. 22 193. The “Royal Chronometer” name, for the English-speaking market, was registered in Switzerland on May 8, 1908, under the No. 23 872.
The first of these were a series of pocket watches delivered to Brazil. A certain Mr. A. Campos, one of Vacheron Constantin’s agents, had organized a lottery system in which subscribers would pay a monthly fee to take part in a series of draws. The holders of the winning tickets would be given a watch and the other subscribers would be entered into the next draw. This system proved to be so successful that A. Campos delivered a total of 3 022 watches between October 22, 1907, and December 31, 1911 – an amazing 80 % of the production of the “Chronomètre Royal”, utilising the Cal. RA 22’’’ 73 made during this period.
The “Chronomètre Royal” was made in several sizes, from 12 to 22 lines, and was housed mostly in gold cases, and rarely in silver ones. As we can read in the Vacheron Constantin Archives, this series of watches was especially made for the South American Market, especially to Argentina.
Later, in the 1960’s, the trademark was used for some high-quality self-winding wristwatches.