Introduction
While Vacheron’s foray into sports watch territory might be dominated by the 222 and its sibling collection, the Overseas, the early 2000s was calling for a dressier sports watch that blended elegance with impressive capability in a more stylish way. As a result, Vacheron launched the Royal Eagle Chronograph in 2002 as a watch to fit that exact niche. Marketed to younger buyers, like the Overseas, the Royal Eagle was a slightly more classical design than its peer, with its tonneau-shaped case harking back to Vacheron references of old. Made of stainless steel and fittingly sized at 37mm x 40mm, the Royal Eagle successfully breached the middle ground between Vacheron’s typical market of complicated dress watches and the relatively new territory that was sports watches, at the time. Offered with a silver dial featured applied exploding Arabic numerals, recessed subdial and a large date, the Royal Eagle is as legible as one will need, but with the added spice of being rather unique and confident in its design.
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Grade
M 9
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Papers
Est. value range
$5,000 – $8,000
The Details
Brand
Vacheron Constantin
Dimensions
37mm x 40mm
Model
Royal Eagle Chronograph
Movement
Automatic
Reference
49145
Bracelet
Stainless steel bracelet
Year
2008
Condition
Near-mint
Material
Stainless steel
Included
Papers
Dial Color
Silver
THE DIAL
With a symmetrical silver dial, the Royal Eagle ref. 49145 features a big date at 12 o'clock alongside a trio of recessed subdials that give its display a wonderful level of depth that is only added to by its large applied Arabic numerals.
THE CONSTRUCTION
Blending elegance with sport, the Royal Eagle's stainless steel construction is fittingly intricate for Vacheron, with its brick-style bracelet and multi-surface case both terrifically complex.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch is in near-mint overall condition. Minor surface wear on the caseback and some of the polished areas of the watch. Dial near-mint with no visible signs of damage. Bracelet has 14 full links and 1 half link, 9 removable. There is minimal stretch on the band.
Our Perspective
A different kind of sports watch to the Overseas; the Royal Eagle was a slightly more dressy timepiece that fit in with Vacheron's esteemed reputation as a watchmaker that is fixated on the details.
Sam Hines
Managing Director
