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I'm not sure if it's just what my eyes have become attuned to, but it really feels as though Vacheron Constantin has been earning the top spot among the Holy Trinity of Swiss watchmaking lately. They may not have the same level of hype around their releases, however that has led to an even stronger fanbase of enthusiast fans. Its releases for Watches and Wonders 2024 haven't stuck to any overarching theme in particular, but it has expanded some of their key collections with some thoughtful and timely references. Let's get into them.Les Cabinotiers Berkley Grand ComplicationCommissioned by the same client that purchased the reference 57260, the Berkley Grand Complication becomes the most complicated watch in the world.It also brings a world-first complication, the Chinese perpetual calendar and Chinese agricultural perpetual calendarThe complete list of complications counts 63 functions and almost 500 words, but you can find it neatly summarised here.?BrandVacheron ConstantinModelLes Cabinotiers, The Berkley Grand ComplicationReference9901C/000G-B472Case Dimensions98mm (D) x 50.55mm (T)Case Material18k white goldWater ResistanceN/ACrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDialOpaline silverBraceletN/AMovement3752, in-house, manual winding, Poin?on de Geneve, 2,877 componentsPower Reserve60 hoursFunctions63 total complications in the following categories: time measurement and regulation, Gregorian perpetual calendar, Chinese perpetual calendar, Chinese agricultural perpetual calendar, astronomical indications, split-seconds chronograph, alarm functions, grande sonnerie, 6 miscellaneous featuresAvailabilityCommissioned piece uniquePriceA lotPatrimony 20th Anniversary collection2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the Patrimony, and Vacheron Constantin is celebrating with three new references in an Old Silver colour scheme.They each explore the topic of minimalism, even the Moon Phase Retrograde Date model.The time-only and complicated models are powered by the in-house calibres 1440 and 2460 R31L respectively, each granted the Hallmark of Geneva for exceptional quality.BrandVacheron ConstantinModelPatrimony Moon Phase Retrograde DatePatrimony Manual-windingReference4010U/000G-H0701410U/000G-H0171410U/000R-H018Case Dimensions42.5mm (D) x 9.7mm (T) (Moon Phase Retrograde Date)39mm (D) x 7.7mm (T) (Manual-winding)Case Material18k white gold (Moon Phase Retrograde Date)18k white gold or 18k pink gold (Manual-winding)Water Resistance30 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire front and back (Moon Phase Retrograde Date)Sapphire front (Manual-winding)DialOld silver, sunburstBraceletAlligator leather, case-matching pin buckleMovement2460 R31L, in-house, automatic (Moon Phase Retrograde Date)1440, in-house, manual-winding (Manual-winding)Power Reserve40 hours (2460 R31L)42 hours (1440)FunctionsHours, minutes, moonphase, retrograde dateHours, minutesAvailabilityNowPriceA$82,500 (Moon Phase Retrograde Date)POA (Manual-winding)Vacheron Constantin Overseas in GreenVacheron Constantin's sporty and legendary Overseas collection has finally welcomed a beautiful shade of olive green.Four references cover standard models of 41mm and 35mm, the Dual Time, and the Chronograph.Despite 18k pink gold cases, they're all swim-capable with 150m of water resistance, true to its sporty roots.BrandVacheron ConstantinModelOverseas Green CollectionReference Number5520V/210R-B966 (Chronograph)7920V/210R-B965 (Dual Time)4520V/210R-B967 (41mm)4605V/200R-B969 (35mm)Case Dimensions42.5mm (D) x 12.67mm (T) (Chronograph)41mm (D) x 12mm (T) (Dual Time)41mm (D) x 10.69mm (T) (41mm)35mm (D) x 9.33mm (T) (35mm)Case Material18k pink goldWater Resistance150 metresCrystal(s)SapphireDialGreen sunburstLug WidthIntegratedStrap18k pink gold bracelet, green leather and rubber straps with quick-releaseMovement5200, in-house, peripheral rotor automatic, Geneva Seal (Chronograph)5110 DT, in-house, automatic, Geneva Seal (Dual Time)5100, in-house, automatic, Geneva Seal (41mm)1088/1, in-house, automatic (35mm)Power Reserve52 hours (Chronograph)60 hours (Dual Time & 41mm)40 hours (35mm)FunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph (Chronograph)Hours, minutes, seconds, date, GMT, AM/PM (Dual Time)Hours, minutes, seconds, date (41mm & 35mm)AvailabilityAvailable at Vacheron Constantin boutiques and retailersPricePOA (Chronograph, Dual Time, 35mm)A$101,000 (41mm)Overseas Tourbillon TitaniumThe Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon may be a horological heavyweight, but it's lightweight in a full titanium case and bracelet.Paired with a vibrant blue sunburst dial, a partially-sandblasted bezel also adds more of a casual flair to the finishing.It's powered by the thin calibre 2160, taking the 42.5mm watch to 10.39mm in height.BrandVacheron ConstantinModelOverseas Tourbillon TitaniumReference6000V/210T-H032Case Dimensions42.5mm (D) x 10.39mm (T)Case MaterialGrade 5 titaniumWater Resistance50 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDialTranslucent blue lacquer, sunburstBraceletGrade 5 titanium bracelet, triple folding claspMovement2160, in-house, peripheral rotor automatic, Geneva SealPower Reserve80 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, tourbillonAvailabilityNowPricePOAVacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph Collection Excellence PlatineThe new Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph belongs to the Collection Excellence Platine, which harbours some of the Maison's most treasured watches in platinum cases.Even the dial is made from sandblasted platinum, and lays out a large tourbillon, 45-minute monopusher chronograph, and a power reserve indicator.The calibre 3200 boasts 65 hours of power reserve, an old-school 2.5Hz beat rate, and a Hallmark of Geneva like the majority of Vacheron Constantin watches.BrandVacheron ConstantinModelTraditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph Excellence PlatineReference5100T/000P-H041Case Dimensions42.5mm (D) x 11.7mm (T)Case Material950 platinumWater Resistance30 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDial950 platinum, 18k white gold indices and handsBraceletDark blue alligator leather, 950 platinum clasp and stitchingMovement3200, in-house, manual-winding, 2.5Hz, Geneva SealPower Reserve65 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, monopusher chronograph, tourbillon, power reserveAvailability50 numbered pieces, boutique exclusivePricePOAVacheron Constantin Grand Lady KallaThe Vacheron Constantin Grand Lady Kalla can technically be a wristwatch, but its modular design also allows it to be worn as a necklace.The Art Deco pieces are designed to be worn as a set, with an interchangeable jewel element' featuring a huge 2ct GIA-certified diamond taking the place of wherever the watch element is not.Laden with approximately 45.65ct of diamonds, plus Akoya pearls, onyx, and 18k white gold, both the bracelet and sautoir are dazzling jewellery pieces.BrandVacheron ConstantinModelGrand Lady KallaReference1208J/118G-H094Case Dimensions19.4mm (W) x 8.3mm (T) x 30.1mm (LTL)Case Material18k white gold, 12 emerald-cut diamondsWater ResistanceN/ACrystal(s)SapphireDial14 emerald-cut diamonds, 18k indices and handsBracelet18k white gold bracelet, 105 emerald-cut diamonds18k white gold jewel element, 14 emerald-cut diamonds, 2ct GIA-certified diamondWhite silk sautoir, 112 Akoya beads, 50 onyx beads, 1 onyx, 16 brilliant-cut diamonds, 18k white gold clasp with 88 brilliant-cut diamonds and one onyx18k white gold tassel, 18 brilliant-cut diamonds, 87 Akoya beads, 1 onyx bead, 1 onyxMovement1212, quartz, 6 jewelsPower ReserveN/AFunctionsHours, minutesAvailabilityBoutique exclusivePricePOAegerie Yiqing Yin Moon PhaseThe latest egerie Moon Phase was created alongside a concept watch, scent, and dress by fashion designer Yiqing Ying.With the dial guilloche resembling the pleats of a garment, the concept watch has its strap imbued with nano-capsules of the newly created scent that will release it as it rubs against the wearer’s skin.The limited-edition piece that is available for purchase takes inspiration from the concept piece, but takes on a more traditional look for easier everyday wear.BrandVacheron ConstantinModelegerie Moon PhaseReference8005F/000R-H030Case Dimensions37mm (D) x 10.08mm (T)Case Material18k 5N pink goldWater Resistance30 metresCrystal(s)Sapphire front and backDialMother-of-pearl, pleat pattern, 18k pink goldBraceletLilac alligator leather, pink calfskin, blue satin calfskin, 18k 5N pink gold bucklesMovement1088 L, manual-windingPower Reserve40 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, moonphaseAvailability100 piecesPricePOA
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