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Cover Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon and Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph

The gifting season may already be upon us but there are still plenty of occasions and milestones in the upcoming year to mark with a token of love or appreciation. If a timepiece is what you have in mind, these exceptional choices are sure to impress and please

Considered as one of the "holy trinities" in traditional watchmaking, Vacheron Constantin has continuously pushed the envelope of haute horlogerie with its power-packed timepieces. Straddling the lines between classic and innovative, its watches represent the best of high watchmaking today, while paying tribute to the tenets of traditional horlogerie. 

Over the years, the Swiss brand has expanded its offerings to appeal to watch collectors of all stripes: for those who prefer a classical disposition, the Patrimony collection features simple automatic timepieces all the way to grand complications. If you're a sporty sort, the Overseas will definitely tick all your boxes. 

Here, we highlight some of our personal favourites from Vacheron Constantin. 

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Above The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin and Patrimony Manual-Winding

Patrimony Manual-Winding

With its clean dial and 36mm case size, the Patrimony Manual-Winding is made to be a crowd-pleaser since it will find favour with both men and women alike.

The appeal of the watch lies in its elegant simplicity, which serves to further highlight its impeccable finishing and ensure its timelessness for many, many years to come. Not to mention that it’s a key signature of Vacheron Constantin, making it an excellent, everyday classic to add to a loved one’s watch collection.

Patrimony Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin

Yet another creation that displays Vacheron Constantin’s technical mastery in high watchmaking, this ultra-thin perpetual calendar has a profile that measures just 8.96mm and also boasts a moon-phase complication. The ultra-slim automatic movement underneath its elegant exterior is just 4.05mm thick, and is made to keep perfect time until 2100. It also features an open-worked case-back that provides a beautiful view of the mechanism within it.

Fiftysix Day-Date

This relatively new model, launched in 2018, has horns that resemble the sides of the Maltese cross—the symbol that is the emblem of the watchmaker. It is part of the Fiftysix collection, which pays tribute to the Ref. 6073 that dates back to the year 1956 (this, naturally, inspired the name of the collection). Equipped with the most practical of complications, the Day-Date is a functional choice for those who have a soft spot for watches with a retro vibe.

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Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date

There’s good reason why blue dials on luxury watches are so popular, and this supremely elegant timepiece says it all. Perhaps it’s the sunburst finish on the dial, or how its hue goes so perfectly with the pink gold case—whichever it is, it truly is an exceptionally handsome dress watch.

Let’s not forget that the real highlight here is the rare combination of retrograde day and date displays, arranged in concentric arcs that follow the curve of the dial, which makes the watch so distinctive.

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Traditionnelle Tourbillon and Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph

Vacheron Constantin Grandes Complications timepieces represent the ultimate in haute horlogerie, as seen in these exceptional Traditionnelle models: the first comes with a tourbillon, and the second combines a tourbillon with a chronograph. 

Besides being a creation of extreme mechanical complexity, the Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph bears several unique features. These include a tourbillon regulator situated at the top of the dial instead of the typical 6 o’clock position, and a monopusher with a dynamic activation system (this prevents the chronograph mechanism from engaging when insufficient pressure is exerted on the pusher).

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