Historiques
Cornes de vache 1955
5000H/000A-B582 38.5 mm Steel
Cornes de vache 1955 5000H/000A-B582
Introduced by the Republic and Canton of Geneva in 1886 as the ultimate standard in excellence and an emblem of Geneva’s fine watchmaking expertise, the Poinçon de Genève or Hallmark of Geneva, is synonymous with provenance, quality craftsmanship and reliability.
This watch in steel pays tribute to the legendary and assertive “cow horns” that adorned the 1955 manual-winding chronograph, reference 6087, the first water-resistant chronograph manufactured by Vacheron Constantin. Painted on the dial, the tachymeter scale makes it possible to determine an average speed thanks to the central hand of the chronograph. Rare and authentic, its calfskin-leather strap was developed by Serapian, a Maison from Milan dear to Vacheron Constantin.
Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Quest of Time
A wristwatch complement to the monumental La Quête du Temps
Against a star chart showing the sky over Geneva at Vacheron Constantin’s founding, a golden Astronomer points out the time on a deceptively simple double-retrograde display. Sidereal time and real-time tracking of the constellations on the rear dial bear witness to the true complexity of this anniversary piece.
A Tribute to the Quest of Time
Where history, savoir-faire, and design converge in a masterpiece of Haute Horlogerie
This 270th anniversary piece pays tribute to Vacheron Constantin’s heritage while complementing the Maison’s La Quête du Temps, whose Astronomer the central figure alludes to. The watch also references the 1930 ‘Bras en l’Air’ pocketwatch while showcasing the Maison’s mastery of sophisticated retrograde mechanisms and astronomical displays.
A testament to Vacheron Constantin’s technical expertise, the Manufacture’s new Calibre 3670 represents three years of development and four patent applications. Comprising 512 components, it combines a six-day power reserve with high-frequency operation of 5 Hz, powering a double retrograde display with a choice of on-demand or continuous operation.
The design blends traditional artistry with innovative techniques and materials. Standing before the sky above Geneva as it looked on 17 September, 1755, the dial’s golden figure titanium figure, like the realistic 3D moon, is treated with PVD coatings but meticulously finished by hand. Meanwhile the hour and minutes scales are hand crafted in 18k 3N white gold.
Watch Specifications
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Diameter 38.5 mm
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Thickness 10.9 mm
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Water-resistance 3 bar (30 m)
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Case back Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
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Dial description Grey velvet-finished opaline dial. Small seconds at 9 o'clock and snailed counters. Black-painted tachymeter scale.18K gold baton-type hour/minute hands. Blued steel chronograph and 30-minutes counter hands. 18K gold applied hour-markers and Roman numerals.
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Material of the bracelet Calfskin leather (Brown)
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Buckle type Ardillon buckle
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Buckle material Stainless steel
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Watch country of origin Switzerland
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Certification Hallmark Of Geneva
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Reference 1142
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Energy Manual-winding
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Functions Chronograph totalling a maximum of 30 minutes, Small seconds, Minutes, Hours
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Diameter 27.5 mm
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Thickness 5.57 mm
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Number of parts 164
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Number of jewels 21
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Power reserve 48 h
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Frequency 21600 V.P.H. (3 Hz)
