Cornes De Vache 1955 38.5MM Steel

Historiques Cornes De Vache 1955 – High-Grade Stainless Steel Chassis Architectured Within the Legendary Cow Horns Blueprint

The structural case framework projects absolute historical dominance through its refined multi-layered profile, achieving a classic 38.5 mm diameter scale and a perfectly calculated thickness of 10.9 mm to sit comfortably as an elite vintage-inspired dress chronograph. The entire integrated body, slender polished bezel, and historic curved “cow horns” lugs are masterfully sculpted from high-grade Stainless Steel—selected precisely by the Maison to present a versatile, resilient, and highly technical masculine aesthetic. The technical outline surfaces display a flawless mirror-polished finish that radiates absolute traditional warmth and mechanical sharp luster.

Breaking away from simple contours, the timekeeper honors an absolute cornerstone of mid-century technical advancement: the original 1955 reference 6087 blueprint, celebrated as Vacheron Constantin’s pioneer water-resistant stopwatch container. The fluid, prominent lugs architecture sweeps outward from the central container, establishing an iconic aesthetic stance that remains a definitive statement of creative authority. Certified with the historic Poinçon de Genève established in 1886, this watch complies with the highest standards of fine craftsmanship. Viewable via a sapphire window on the fluted caseback, the movement satisfies a daily-resilient 3 bar (30 m) water resistance behind a scratch-resistant sapphire shield.

Pristine Bi-Compax Interface Embellished with Classic Black Tachymeter Track

The visual dial canvas is beautifully laid bare across its highly customized, grey velvet-finished opaline face, presenting an elegant velvet canvas that divides its chronological metrics across a perfectly balanced, symmetrical bi-compax layout calculated for optimum scannable readability. At 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock, the interface houses the 30-minute chronograph totalizer counter and the small seconds sub-dial register. Both circular indicators are detailed with a fine, deep snailed counters concentric circular technique that injects superb dimensional depth to the layout.

The external perimeter zone is encircled by a traditional circular railway-type minute track paired with a sharp, classic black-painted tachymeter scale, allowing the wearer to determine average speed via the sweeping stopwatch indicator. The metric elements including the central baton-type hour/minute hands, applied index points, and prominent Roman numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock are uniformly sculpted from solid 18K gold, contrasted perfectly by heat-treated blued steel chronograph and minute-counter pointers for advanced scannable legibility under any lighting condition.

Manufacture Caliber 1142 Engine – Uncompromised Column-Wheel Precision

Ensuring absolute precision and tactile authority is the high-performance mechanical hand-wound movement, Caliber 1142, calculated, constructed, and hand-decorated entirely within Vacheron Constantin’s foundry in Geneva. Composed of 164 individual components and 21 jewels, this elite engine operates at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz) with a movement thickness of 5.57 mm and a 27.5 mm diameter scale. The caliber integrates a high-complication column-wheel system that controls the stopwatch command functions with fluid mechanical feedback, ensuring absolute click precision during timing trials. Utilizing a manual-winding engine establishes an intimate mechanical connection between the collector and the watch through the daily ritual of winding, while supplying a trusted 48-hour power autonomy. Stamped with the supreme Geneva Seal, every single surface is chiseled with Côtes de Genève, circular-grained on the mainplate, and finished with hand-polished bevels.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Movement: Manufacture Manual-winding Mechanical Caliber, Caliber 1142; integrated column-wheel Chronograph module; hand-finished finishing; stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva certification.
2. Caliber Dimensions: 27.5 mm diameter, 5.57 mm thickness profile.
3. Movement Components: 164 parts, 21 jewels.
4. Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz).
5. Power Reserve: 48 hours.
6. Functions: Central hours and minutes; Small seconds register at 9 o’clock; Column-wheel Chronograph with central seconds hand and 30-minute totalizer counter at 3 o’clock.
7. Case: Mirror-polished high-grade Stainless Steel; 38.5 mm diameter scale, 10.9 mm thickness profile; distinctive “cornes de vache” cow horns lugs and fluted caseback track.
8. Dial Face: Grey velvet-finished opaline dial face; traditional railroad minute-track and black-painted tachymeter scale; sub-dials with fine snailed finish; 18K gold applied baton hour markers and Roman numerals; 18K gold hours and minutes hands, blued steel chronograph indicators.
9. Crystal: Scratch-resistant curved sapphire with advanced anti-reflective treatment on both windows.
10. Caseback: Transparent sapphire crystal caseback showcasing the certified hand-finished movement under Geneva Seal regulations.
11. Strap Matrix: Premium Brown calfskin leather strap.
12. Clasp Assembly: Stainless steel Ardillon pin buckle.
13. Water Resistance: 3 bar (30 meters / 100 feet).