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Lot 39
VACHERON CONSTANTIN, CORNES DE VACHE 1955 LIMITED EDITION FOR HODINKEE REF. 5000H/000A, A STEEL MANUAL-WINDING CHRONOGRAPH
CASE NUMBER: 1’368’623, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 5’359’862
Closed27 October 2021
Price Realised
USD 87,500
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Specialist note
Introduced in 2017, this was the first steel Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vaches chronograph produced in the modern era. This vintage-inspired timepiece is inspired by a manual-wound chronograph made in the 1950s by the Geneva maison. The name “Cornes de Vaches” is French for “Cow Horns” and is a reference to the design of the lugs.
The modern iteration of this chronograph was first presented in 2015 in a platinum case and was followed by a rose gold version in 2016. A year later, the NYC-based Hodinkee introduced this Cornes de Vaches limited edition in stainless steel, fitted with their characteristic slate grey dial with a pulsation scale.
The watch was powered by the manual-wound Cal. 1142, which was based on the legendary Lemania 2310, arguably the most famous chronograph movement ever made. Replete with mid-century vintage chronograph styling, this timepiece was limited to just 36 pieces and all of them where spoken for very quickly upon reveal.
The modern iteration of this chronograph was first presented in 2015 in a platinum case and was followed by a rose gold version in 2016. A year later, the NYC-based Hodinkee introduced this Cornes de Vaches limited edition in stainless steel, fitted with their characteristic slate grey dial with a pulsation scale.
The watch was powered by the manual-wound Cal. 1142, which was based on the legendary Lemania 2310, arguably the most famous chronograph movement ever made. Replete with mid-century vintage chronograph styling, this timepiece was limited to just 36 pieces and all of them where spoken for very quickly upon reveal.