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To call any brand the pinnacle of watchmaking would be hyperbole, but for Vacheron Constantin, it’s nearly a statement of fact. It’s not only one of the oldest watch companies now celebrating its 270th anniversary, but it has some of the best finishing and quality in Switzerland, with numerous records you’d actually care about to its name, like making two of the most complicated watches ever made. Last year, Vacheron Constantin used Watches & Wonders to bring out some understated dress watches along with green dials for its Overseas collection. This year, simplicity wasn’t going to cut it. A range of limited editions across the Patrimony and Traditionnelle catalogues radically alter their dessy perception, as the geometric dial patterns introduce a unique artistic dimension. Oh, and they’ve only just released the most complicated wristwatch ever made, too.Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand ComplicationVacheron Constantin has just released the most complicated wristwatch in the world, Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication.It has 41 complications across time indications, a tourbillon, perpetual calendar, chronographs, and astronomical indicators including one that’s never been done before.It’s now available for inquiry, with each watch being customisable for every owner.BrandVacheron ConstantinModelLes Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand ComplicationCase Dimensions45mm (D) x 14.99mm (T)Case Material18k white goldWater ResistanceNoneDialBlackCrystalSapphire front and backStrapLeather-backed fabric strap with green stitchingMovementCalibre 3655, in-house, hand-woundPower Reserve72 hoursFunctions41 complications including 6 for time measurement, 8 for the Gregorian perpetual calendar, 3 for lunar indication, 14 astronomical indicators, 5 repeating complciations, 4 chronograph functions, and a power reserve indicatorAvailabilityAvailable for inquiry nowPricePrice upon requestVacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual CalendarThe Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar celebrates both the origins and current state of the brand.The new manufacture calibre 2162 QP/270 combines a tourbillon and perpetual calendar without overloading the dial, keeping the hand-guilloche Maltese cross motif clear.The 42mm case remains only 11.1mm thick despite two high-end complications and a 72-hour power reserve.BrandVacheron ConstantinModelTraditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual CalendarReference6300/000P-H056Case Dimensions42mm (D) x 11.1mm (T)Case Material950 platinumWater Resistance30 metresDial18k gold hand-guilloche 270th anniversary Maltese cross patternCrystalSapphire crystal front and backStrapBlue alligator leather strapMovementCalibre 2162 QP/270 , in-house, automaticPower Reserve72 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, tourbillon, perpetual calendarAvailabilityLimited to 127 piecesPriceTBCVacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Openface collectionThe Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle collection has been given three new openworked references, each limited to 370 pieces.Among the new Openface watches are a retrograde date perpetual calendar, a retrograde date tourbillon, and a complete calendar with a moonphase.The blend of openwork and dial finishing sets them apart from the majority of skeletonised watches.BrandVacheron ConstantinModelTraditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Date OpenfaceTraditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date OpenfaceTraditionnelle Complete Calendar OpenfaceReference4030T/000P-H0546010T/000P-H0554020T/000P-H038Case Dimensions41mm (D) x 10.94mm (T)41mm (D) x 11.07 (T)41mm (D) x 11.05 (T)Case Material950 platinumWater Resistance30 metresDialOpenworked 18k gold hand-guillocheCrystalSapphire crystal front and backStrapBlue alligator leather strapMovementCalibre 2460 QPR31/270 , in-house, automaticCalibre 2162 R31/270, in-house, automaticCalibre 2460 QCL/270, in-house, automaticPower Reserve40 hours (Perpetual Calendar, Complete Calendar)72 hours (Tourbillon)FunctionsHours, minutes, perpetual calendar, retrograde date, moonphaseHours, minutes, retrograde date, tourbillonHours, minutes, complete calendar, moonphaseAvailabilityLimited to 370 pieces eachPriceTBCVacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Manual-WindingThe Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Manual-Winding watches showcase the new dial style with powerful, vintage-inspired expression.References in 38mm and gem-set 33mm sizes cater to a wide range of tastes.The dauphine hands and baton indices lean into the dial’s geometric themes, almost giving it an Art Deco feel.BrandVacheron ConstantinModelTraditionnelle Manual-WindingReference82172/000P-H062 (38mm)82172/000R-H118 (38mm)1405T/000R-H061 (33mm)Case Dimensions38mm (D) x 7.77mm (T)33mm (D) x 7.77mmCase Material950 platinum (38mm)18K pink gold (38mm, 33mm)Water Resistance30 metresDialSilver 270th Anniversary Maltese cross pattern (38mm)Mother of pearl 270th Anniversary Maltese cross pattern (33mm)CrystalSapphire crystal front and backStrapGrey alligator leather strap (38mm)Pink alligator leather strap (33mm)MovementCalibre 4400 AS/270, in-house, manually wound (38mm)Calibre 1440 /270, in-house, manually wound (33mm)Power Reserve65 hours (38mm)42 hours (33mm)FunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds (38mm)Hours, minutes (33mm)AvailabilityLimited to 370 pieces (38mm)Limited to 270 pieces (33mm)PriceTBCVacheron Constantin Traditionnelle MoonphaseThe criss-crossing pattern is especially hypnotic when engraved into the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Moonphase’s mother of pearl dial.Despite including a moonphase and a power reserve indicator on the busy dial design, the whole watch feels balanced.The whole case has a total count of 81 diamonds totalling a minimum of 1.28ct.BrandVacheron ConstantinModelTraditionnelle MoonphaseReference83570/000R-H060Case Dimensions36mm (D) x 8.9mm (T)Case Material18K pink goldWater Resistance30 metresDialMother of pearl 270th Anniversary Maltese cross patternCrystalSapphire crystal front and backStrapPink alligator leather strapMovementCalibre 1410 AS/270, in-house, manually woundPower Reserve38 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, small seconds, power reserve, moonphaseAvailabilityLimited to 270 piecesPriceTBCVacheron Constantin Patrimony Moonphase Retrograde DateA marriage between complications and tradition, the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moonphase Retrograde Date is a masterclass in blending styles.Both exciting and sophisticated, it could be worn anywhere.The moon phase and age display matches the moon’s 29 days, 12 hours and 45 minute cycle.BrandVacheron ConstantinModelPatrimony Moonphase Retrograde DateReference4010U/000G-H0574010U/000R-H117Case Dimensions42.5mm (D) x 9.7mm (T)Case Material18K white or pink goldWater Resistance30 metresDialSilver 270th Anniversary Maltese cross patternCrystalSapphire crystal front and backStrapGreen alligator leather strapMovementCalibre 2460 R31L/270, in-house, automaticPower Reserve40 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, retrograde date, moonphase and ageAvailabilityLimited to 270 piecesPriceTBCVacheron Constantin Patrimony Self-WindingThe Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Self-Winding is the brand’s most minimalistic release of the year, which draws even more attention to the new Maltese cross dial.The dial finishing enhances the watch’s sense of depth, despite its slender height of just 8.65mm.The wrist presence is fairly large thanks to a slim bezel, allowing the silver dial to take up most of the 40mm diameter.BrandVacheron ConstantinModelPatrimony Self-WindingReference85180/000G-H03585180/000R-H116Case Dimensions40mm (D) x 8.65mm (T)Case Material18K white or pink goldWater Resistance30 metresDialSilver 270th Anniversary Maltese cross patternCrystalSapphire crystal front and backStrapGreen alligator leather strapMovementCalibre 2450 Q6/270, in-house, automaticPower Reserve40 hoursFunctionsHours, minutes, seconds, dateAvailabilityLimited to 370 piecesPriceTBCVacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Tribute to the Tour de l’?leThree unique pieces have been created specifically as an homage to the city of Geneva itself.Each watch displays the Tour de l'?le a 13th century tower built on an island in the Rh?ne river.The watches use different mediums, including grand feu enamel, hand guilloche, and hand-engraving.BrandVacheron ConstantinModelLes Cabinotiers Tribute to the Tour de L’?le Grand Feu Miniature EnamellingLes Cabinotiers Tribute to the Tour de L’?le Figurative Guilloche and Miniature EnamellingLes Cabinotiers Tribute to the Tour de L’?leReference2400C/000P-418C2400C/000P-420C2400C/000R-412CCase Dimensions40mm (D) x 9.42mm (T)Case Material950 platinumWater Resistance30 metresDial18k white gold with grand feu enamel18k yellow gold with sandblasting, hand guilloche and grand feu enamel18k pink gold with hand engravingCrystalSapphire crystal front and back behind officer casebackStrapBrown alligator leather strapMovementCalibre 2460, in-house, automaticPower Reserve40 hoursFunctionsHours, minutesAvailabilityPieces uniquesPriceTBC
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