The Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 reference 5000H/000R-B059 is a 38.5mm luxury chronograph crafted from 18k rose gold. This model is a modern reinterpretation of the iconic 1955 reference 6087 and is characterized by its distinctive cow-horn lugs, which measure 47.4mm to 47.6mm from tip to tip. The watch features a slim profile of approximately 10.9mm to 11.1mm and is fitted with a silver-toned dial protected by a sapphire crystal. It is powered by the manual-winding caliber 1142, which consists of 164 parts, provides a 48-hour power reserve, and is stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva to certify its high standard of finishing.
The timepiece’s complications include a two-register chronograph layout with a central seconds hand and a 30-minute counter at the 3 o’clock position, complemented by a running small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock. The dial is highly legible, featuring 18k gold applied hour markers and Roman numerals, alongside 18k gold baton hour and minute hands. A blue-painted tachymeter scale runs along the periphery, color-matched to the heat-blued chronograph and minute-counter hands. Despite its technical complexity, the watch maintains a dressier profile with a water resistance rating of 30 meters.
General reviews of the Cornes de Vache 1955 consistently praise its exceptional finishing and the unique character provided by the extravagant lug design. It is frequently cited as a premier example of a vintage reissue that balances heritage aesthetics with modern manufacturing standards. While critics and collectors often laud the tactile feel of the column-wheel actuation and the beauty of the Serapian leather strap, some note the movement’s relatively small size compared to the case and the lack of a stop-seconds function for precise synchronization. Overall, it is highly regarded for its elegance and historical significance within the Vacheron Constantin catalog.