When elegance meets engineering: this exceptional Vacheron Constantin Royal Chronometer reference 6734 in fine white gold – a rare and beautifully cohesive collector’s piece from the 1960s, accompanied by its original accessories.
The 35 mm white gold case houses a finely textured linen dial in immaculate condition. The elongated hour markers with black inlays, the restrained minute track and the crisp printing lend the watch a timeless, almost purist elegance. A charming detail is the small diamond set within the brand’s logo at 12 o’clock, adding a subtle touch of refined luxury.
A true highlight is the rare, integrated white gold mesh bracelet. Its finely woven structure not only creates a distinctive aesthetic but also ensures outstanding wearing comfort thanks to its excellent flexibility and adaptability to the wrist – a feature seldom found today in this level of quality.
Powering the watch is the automatic calibre K1072/1, fitted with a beautifully decorated rotor. This movement holds particular historical significance: developed in 1962, it ranks among the few chronometer-certified automatic movements of its time. The COSC certification underscores its exceptional precision and quality – not without reason does the watch proudly bear the name “Royal Chronometer.” Among collectors, the K1072 is regarded as one of the finest automatic movements of its era.
Completing this remarkable offering is a rarely preserved set of papers and certificates:
- Vacheron Constantin original certificate
- official Vacheron Constantin rate certificate
- original hang tag
- original brochure
An elegant, technically significant and truly rare vintage timepiece that impresses equally with its aesthetics, movement, condition and completeness.
Condition Report
Dial: immaculate linen dial – black inlays in markers and hands – crisp, flawless printing – signed “Vacheron Constantin Genève Royal Chronometer Automatic Swiss”.
Case: 18k white gold – light signs of wear – intact gold hallmarks on the case and inside the caseback – small dent between 8 and 9 o’clock – reference and serial numbers inside the caseback.
Movement: automatic COSC Vacheron Constantin calibre K1072/1 – timegrapher results: rate +15s/day, amplitude 264, beat error 0.2.
Bracelet: original integrated Vacheron Constantin 18k white gold mesh bracelet in excellent condition – clasp with VC logo – adjustable length from 19.2 to 20.2 cm.
Case number: 468xxx
Movement number: 630xxx
Int.Exe.: 8967751