Cover Métiers d’Art Tribute to Explorer Naturalists collection by Vacheron Constantin
Métiers d’Art Tribute to Explorer Naturalists collection by Vacheron Constantin
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We take a closer look at the maison’s Métiers d’Art Tribute to Explorer Naturalists collection, Traditionelle manual-winding, Patrimony self-winding jewellery watch, and Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac–Year of the Dragon
Vacheron Constantin is among the world’s oldest watch manufacturers, founded in 1755. It has a proud heritage of watchmaking excellence and stylistic sophistication passed down through generations of master craftsmen. With plenty of complications to flaunt, we take a closer look at four of the latest ranges, exquisitely designed by the skilled maison.
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Métiers d’Art Tribute to Explorer Naturalists
There are four models in the collection (seen above): Cape Verde, Strait of Magellan, Tierra del Fuego, and Cape of Good Hope, each powered by the self-winding in-house Calibre 1120 AT/1 and comes with a Mississippiensis alligator strap. Here, Vacheron Constantin invites aesthetic collectors on a new journey through time. Inspired by the scientific odyssey of naturalists 136 who boarded the English ship HMS Beagle in the early 1830s, the Métiers d’Art Tribute to Explorer Naturalists collection opens a new window to the world. Available in four ten-piece limited editions in pink or white gold, each 41mm in diameter, the collection blends the talents of the master engraver and the master enameller to provide an illustrated account of the naturalists’ discoveries. It is an epic journey through time, history and science, embarking collectors on a fantastic voyage from Cape Verde to the Cape of Good Hope, via the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego.
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Traditionelle manual-winding
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Traditionelle manual-winding
A contemporary take on a classical design, the watchmaker incorporates a colourful and modern vibe into the timepiece. Sunny, luminous, and timeless, the two new manual winding Traditionnelle watches revealed last year at Watches and Wonders Shanghai join Vacheron Constantin’s classic collection. Their deep green sunburst dials encapsulate the spirit of the times, set at the heart of the classic pink gold cases recognisable by their slim stepped profiles. The Traditionnelle comes in two sizes.
The 33mm version showcases its precious finery with a dainty setting of 54 round-cut diamonds adorning the bezel, while the 38mm case encircles the wrist with a resolute touch of pink gold.
The two models are fitted with tone-on-tone alligator leather straps and driven by in-house manual winding movements: Calibre 4400AS with a generous 65-hour power reserve for the 38mm model; and Calibre 1440 with a 42-hour power reserve for the 33mm version.
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Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac–Year of the Dragon
Introducing the Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac—Year of the Dragon limited editions, where the finesse of master enamelling meets the delicacy of master engraving. The intricate dial evokes traditional Chinese motifs of air flows and clouds, providing a refined canvas for the hand- engraved dragon. This process takes over three days to meticulously craft, featuring around 300 scales. Symbolising knowledge, wisdom and abundance, a hand-engraved pearl adds a spiritual dimension.
In the Métiers d’Art collection, Vacheron Constantin’s in-house self-winding Calibre 2460 G4 takes centre stage. Admire its beautiful finishing, including the 22-karat gold oscillating weight adorned with a motif inspired by the maison’s Maltese Cross emblem, visible through the sapphire crystal caseback in 950 platinum or 18-karat 5N pink gold.
Limited to 25 pieces each, the platinum version features a deep blue grand feu enamel dial, while the pink gold model boasts a brown grand feu enamel dial. Both come with tone-on-tone Mississipiensis alligator straps.
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Patrimony self-winding jewellery watch
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Patrimony self-winding jewellery
Inspired by the sleek watches of the 1950s, Vacheron Constantin’s Patrimony collection now includes a jewellery model. It combines the purity of the collection’s design with the audacity of the most unforgettable piece of haute joaillerie created by the maison.
Luminous and radiant in all its facets, the Patrimony self-winding watch unveiled at Watches and Wonders Shanghai is adorned with 769 round diamonds delicately set on its 37mm white gold dial and case. To accentuate the brilliance of the dial, 420 round diamonds are snow-set, a demanding and meticulous technique that consists of selecting each diamond one by one to cover the metal of the dial as much as possible. The result is a spectacular sparkle that extends to the caseback, opening onto the refined finishing of the in-house self-winding Calibre 2460 SC/3. The pearlescent blue alligator strap features a convenient interchangeability system, further enhancing the watch’s charm and enabling versatile style and colour options.
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