Vacheron Constantin
Chronographe Édition Limitée
The Vacheron Constantin Medicus Chronograph (Reference 47150/000R-8916) is a neo-vintage, neo-classical masterpiece introduced in 2000 as a tribute to the brand's cushion-shaped physician watches from the 1930s. Limited to just 90 pieces worldwide, the timepiece is encased in a distinct 37mm 18k rose gold cushion case that frames a matte silvered dial. Its defining feature is the elegant, blue pulsometer scale graduated for 30 pulsations ("Gradatus ad Pulsum") along the outer rim, traditionally utilized by medical professionals to quickly calculate a patient's heart rate. Beneath the dial, it is driven by the manual-winding Caliber 1145—a highly refined, cam-actuated movement based on the legendary Nouvelle Lémania 1872 architecture. Balancing mid-century utility with modern high-horology finishings, this rare chronograph remains an extraordinarily collectible and visually striking piece of Vacheron Constantin history. -edition chronograph.
- Brand
- Vacheron Constantin
- Category
- Watches
- Model
- Vacheron Constantin Medicus Chronograph
- Movement
- Manual-wind chronograph
- Dimension
- 37mm
- Case material
- Gold
- Bracelet material
- Alligator leather strap
- Condition
- NOS
Catalogue note
Representing a superb convergence of mid-century utility and prestigious Swiss hand-finishing, the Vacheron Constantin Medicus Chronograph Reference 47150/000R stands as an exceedingly rare, neo-vintage masterwork from the turn of the millennium. Released in 2000 as a highly restricted limited edition of only 90 pieces worldwide, the "Medicus" pays brilliant aesthetic homage to the manufacturer's iconic cushion-shaped doctor's chronographs of the 1930s. Its beautiful, matte silvered dial is defined by the sophisticated Latin pulsation scale along the outer rim graduated for 30 pulsations (Gradatus ad Pulsum)—a historically vital tool allowing medical professionals to efficiently measure heart rates. Beneath its refined 37mm 18k rose gold case sits the manual-winding Caliber 1145, built on the legendary Lemania 1872 cam-lever architecture and immaculately elevated through the Maison's world-renowned anglage and haute horlogerie execution. Preserved as an elusive, conceptually distinct landmark in the history of complicated Vacheron Constantin wristwatches, this piece represents an extraordinary opportunity for the discerning collector.