Felix Scholz
This year is a big year for Vacheron Constantin. And not just because they celebrate their 260th birthday. 2015 marks the biggest, and most impressive Vacheron collection in recent years, with the maison releasing four brand new calibers and a brand new collection – the Harmony.The curvaceous Harmony watches draw inspiration from an historic 1928 piece, but in a subtle ‘nod to the past’ way, rather than a “we’re making a heritage reissue” way. And boy, are these Harmony watches sweet looking chunks of precious metal. And one of the sweetest is this, the?Vacheron Constantin Harmony Tourbillon Chronograph Caliber 3200. It’s a platinum boutique only edition, limited to 26 pieces – and boy does that case look beautiful in the light. The new hand winding calibre is beautiful, and clearly dominated by the maltese cross shaped cage of the tourbillon. It’s a piece to remind you (in case you needed it)why VC are regarded as among the top three watch makers in the world.We’ll be showing you more Harmony models over time, as it’s an incredibly well executed new collection, and one that really speaks to Vacheron Constantin’s rich history, and also their ability to be inspired by it, being able to make watches that are contemporary yet classical.TECHNICAL DATAReference5100S/000P-B056Harmony tourbillon chronograph,?Hallmark of Geneva certified timepieceOnly available in Vacheron Constantin BoutiquesCalibre3200Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin Mechanical, manual-winding32.8 mm (14''' 1?2) diameter6.7 mm thickApproximately 65 hours of power reserve2.5 Hz (18,000 vibrations/hour)292 components39 jewelsBridge hand-engraved with a dedicated 260th anniversary patternIndicationsHours, minutesSmall seconds on tourbillon carriage (bluished screw) TourbillonMonopusher chronograph (45-minute counter at 3 o'clock) Power reserveCasePlatinum 95042 mm x 52 mm, 12.81 mm thickTransparent sapphire crystal casebackWater-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 meters)DialSilvered opalineBlue painted Arabic numerals and red painted minute-trackStrapBlue Mississippiensis alligator leather, hand-stitched, saddle-finish, large square scalesClaspPlatinum 950 triple blade folding clasp Polished half Maltese cross-shaped
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