VACHERON CONSTANTIN CRAFTS TIMELESS ELEGANCE FOR SPRING - SEPTEMBER 2024 NEWS
As the world awakens from the slumber of winter, the arrival of spring brings a sense of renewal, lightness, and elegance. In the realm of haute horlogerie, few names resonate with the timeless sophistication and craftsmanship embodied by Vacheron Constantin.
With over 265 years of heritage, this iconic Swiss watchmaker seamlessly blends tradition with innovation, creating pieces that transcend time. As the seasons change, Vacheron Constantin's collections offer the perfect complement to the freshness and elegance of spring.
A Legacy of Timeless Elegance
Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is synonymous with refined elegance and technical mastery. The brand's dedication to precision and artistry has made it a cornerstone of luxury watchmaking.
Every Vacheron Constantin timepiece is a testament to the brand's commitment to excellence, combining meticulously crafted movements with aesthetically sophisticated designs. For spring, these qualities are especially appealing, offering wearers a sense of grace and poise that mirrors the season's delicate beauty.
Classic Aesthetics for the Modern Connoisseur
Spring is a time of renewal, and Vacheron Constantin's classic collections, such as the Patrimony and Traditionnelle, perfectly capture this spirit with their timeless designs. The Patrimony collection, known for its minimalist aesthetic, features ultra-thin profiles, pure lines, and understated elegance. The Traditionnelle collection, meanwhile, draws on the brand's rich history, showcasing traditional watchmaking techniques like guilloché dials and fluted casebacks.
These collections offer an ideal blend of classic elegance and modern functionality, making them perfect for the contemporary connoisseur. As spring invites a lighter wardrobe, the versatility of these timepieces ensures they complement both casual and formal attire, adding a touch of sophistication to any ensemble.
The Harmony of Complications
Vacheron Constantin is renowned for its mastery of complications, and springtime is an ideal occasion to explore these sophisticated features. From moonphase displays that mirror the waxing and waning of the moon to perpetual calendars that account for the shifting days of the year, these complications offer a poetic connection to the passage of time.
The Overseas collection, for example, combines technical prowess with a sporty yet elegant design, featuring complications such as chronographs and world time indicators. These versatile watches are perfect for the adventurous spirit of spring, whether embarking on new travels or simply enjoying the longer days.
A Palette for the Season
While Vacheron Constantin often adheres to traditional colour palettes, the brand's attention to detail extends to the selection of hues that resonate with the season. Spring's colourful tones find their way into the design of straps and dials, adding a fresh touch to the brand's classic offerings.
The use of rose gold, mother-of-pearl, and coloured leather straps enhances the lightness and elegance of these timepieces, making them ideal accessories for the change in season.
Embracing Ethical Luxury
In today's world, luxury is increasingly defined by sustainability and ethical practices. Vacheron Constantin is committed to responsible sourcing of materials and environmentally conscious manufacturing processes.
The brand's dedication to these principles ensures that each timepiece is not only a marvel of craftsmanship but also a symbol of ethical luxury. This commitment resonates particularly well during spring, a season associated with new beginnings and mindful choices.
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PATRIMONY SELF-WINDING
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- Materials: 18ct rose gold case. Transparent case back revealing an elevated oscillating weight in 22ct gold inspired by the Maltese cross. Dark brown Mississippiensis alligator strap with 18ct rose gold Ardillon buckle. Size 20/18.
- Dial: Silvered opaline dial. Indexes as hour markers. Delicate diamond-polished beads as minute markers. Hours, minutes and seconds hands. Date window at 6 o'clock position.
- Functions: Hours, minutes, calendar aperture and stop seconds device. Water resistant to 3 bar.
- Power Source: Self-winding movement. Calibre 2450 Q6/3. 196 parts, 27 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour. Power reserve of approximately 40 hours.
- Diameter: 40.00mm.
PATRIMONY SELF-WINDING
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- Materials: 18K white gold, Mississippiensis alligator (black) strap
- Dial: Silver-toned dial
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Calendar aperture, Second in center, stop seconds device
- Power Source: Automatic self-winding with 40 hours power reserve
- Diameter: 40mm
PATRIMONY SELF-WINDING
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- Materials: 18ct white gold case. Dark blue Mississippiensis alligator with white gold Ardillon buckle.
- Dial: Deep blue dial with indexes as hour markers, and minute counter set with 48 diamonds totalling 0.13ct.
- Functions: Hours, minutes, calendar aperture, second in center, stop seconds device. Water resistant to 3 bar.
- Power Source: Self-winding movement. Calibre 2450 Q6/3. Power reserve of approximately 40 hours.
- Diameter: 36.5mm.
PATRIMONY SELF-WINDING
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- Materials: 18ct 5N rose gold case. Bezel set with 72 diamonds and a circular-grained minute-counter. Mississippiensis alligator strap with rose gold Ardillon buckle.
- Dial: Blush pink dial with indexes as hour markers. Hours, minutes and seconds hands. Date window at 6 o'clock position.
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and date. Water resistant to 3 bar.
- Power Source: Self-winding. Calibre 2450 Q6/3. 196 parts, 27 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour. Power reserve of approximately 40 hours.
- Diameter: 36.50mm.
TRADITIONNELLE PERPETUAL CALENDAR ULTRA-THIN
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- Materials: 18ct rose gold case. Diamond bezel. Half-matte dark grey alligator leather strap, square scales.
- Dial: Mother-of-pearl dial with indexes and subdials and moonphase display.
- Functions: 48-month counter with leap year indication, hand-type day of the week, hand-type month, perpetual calendar, moon phase, minutes, hours, hand-type date. Water resistant to 3 bar.
- Power Source: Self-winding movement. Calibre 1120 QP/1. Power reserve of 40 hours.
- Diameter: 36.5mm.
TRADITIONNELLE TOURBILLON
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- Materials: 18K 5N pink gold case, crown and bezel. Brown alligator strap.
- Dial: Metal
- Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds on tourbillon carriage
- Power Source: Automatic with approximately 80 hours power reserve
- Diameter: 41 mm
TRADITIONELLE COMPLETE CALENDAR OPENFACE
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- Materials: 18ct pink gold case. Transparent sapphire crystal caseback. Alligator leather (Grey) strap with 18ct rose gold ardillon buckle.
- Dial: Openface dial, assembled in three parts: sapphire crystal, featuring a slate grey decorated segment in the upper part and surrounded by slate grey opaline flange. Realistic moons covered by translucent sapphire crystal clouds. Hand-type date, day and month by aperture. Railway minute-track. 18ct gold dauphine-style hour/minute hands. 18ct gold blackened central date hand with white crescent. 18ct gold applied hour-markers.
- Functions: Minutes, hours, hand-type date, day of the week in aperture, precision moon phase, month in aperture, and stop seconds device. Water resistant to 30 metres.
- Power Source: Self-winding. Calibre 2460 QCL/2. Power reserve of approximately 40 hours.
- Diameter: 41mm
TRADITIONNELLE COMPLETE CALENDAR
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- Materials: 18ct rose gold case, crown and bezel. Mississippiensis alligator (dark brown) leather strap.
- Dial: White
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Second in center, day of the week in apperture, stop seconds device, month in aperture, hand-type date, precision moon phase
- Power Source: Automatic self-winding with 40 hours power reserve
- Diameter: 40mm
ÉGÉRIE MOON PHASE
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- Materials: 18ct rose gold case. Total of 845 round cut diamonds. Dark blue satin strap. Shiny dark blue alligator leather strap, square scales.
- Dial: 18ct white gold diamond-set dial with Arabic numerals. Moonphase display.
- Functions: Moon phase, minutes, hours, stop seconds device, small seconds sub-dial. Water resistant to 30 metres (3 bar).
- Power Source: Self-winding movement. Calibre 1088 L. Power reserve of 40 hours.
- Diameter: 37mm.
ÉGÉRIE MOON PHASE
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- Materials: 18ct white gold diamond-set case. 911 diamonds totalling 4.00ct. 1 diamond totalling 0.12ct. Two straps: dark blue satin and dark blue Mississippiensis alligator. Size 18/16. White gold gem-set ardillon buckle.
- Dial: 18ct white gold diamond pave dial with Arabic numerals. Hours, minutes and seconds hands. Moon phase display between 1 and 2 o'clock positions, featuring a mother-of-pearl moon in front of sapphire crystal clouds.
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, stop seconds device and moon phase. Water resistant to 3 bar.
- Power Source: Automatic self-winding. Calibre 1088 L. 164 parts, 26 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour. Power reserve of approximately 40 hours.
- Diameter: 37.00mm.
OVERSEAS SELF-WINDING
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- Materials: 18ct rose gold case. Bezel set with 90 round cut diamonds. Rose gold bracelet, polished/satin-finished strap, white Elasto NBR strap.
- Dial: Gold dial with indexes.
- Functions: Hours, Date, Stop seconds device, Minutes, Small seconds sub-dial. Water-resistant to 150 metres.
- Power Source: Self-winding movement. Calibre 1088/1. Power reserve of approximately 40 hours.
- Diameter: 35mm
OVERSEAS SELF-WINDING
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- Materials: 18ct rose gold case. Dark blue Elasto NBR strap, rose gold bracelet, and polished/satin-finished strap.
- Dial: Blue dial.
- Functions: Hours, Date, Stop seconds device, Minutes, Small seconds sub-dial. Water resistant to 150 metres.
- Power Source: Self-winding movement. Calibre 1088/1. Power reserve of approximately 40 hours.
- Diameter: 34.5mm
OVERSEAS QUARTZ
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- Materials: Stainless steel case. Diamond bezel. 3 interchangeable bracelets.
- Dial: Blue dial.
- Functions: Calendar aperture, Hours, Minutes. Water-resistant to 50 metres.
- Power Source: Quartz. Calibre 1207.
- Diameter: 33mm
MALTE MANUAL-WINDING
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- Materials: Tonneau shape 18ct 5N rose gold case. Sapphire glass. Transparent caseback. Dark brown Mississippiensis alligator strap with rose gold Ardillon buckle.
- Dial: Tonneau shape silvered sand-blasted dial with Roman numerals and indexes. Hours and minutes hands. Small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock position.
- Functions: Hours, minutes and small seconds. Water resistant to 3 bar.
- Power Source: Manual winding. Calibre 4400 AS. 127 parts, 21 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour. Power reserve of approximately 65 hours.
- Diameter: 36.70mm x 47.60mm.
FIFTYSIX DAY-DATE IN 18CT ROSE GOLD
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- Materials: 18ct rose gold case, crown and bezel. Mississippiensis alligator (dark brown) leather strap.
- Dial: Silvered opaline with sunburst exterior (pink gold), grey, opaline center, with sunburst exterior (stainless steel) Indexes: Pink gold applied numerals and luminous indexes (pink gold), white gold applied numerals and luminous hour markers (stainless steel)
- Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, day of the week, date, power reserve indicator
- Power Source: Automatic self-winding with 40 hours power reserve.
- Diameter: 40mm
FIFTYSIX SELF-WINDING
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- Materials: 18K 5N pink gold, Mississippiensis alligator (dark brown) strap
- Dial: Silver-toned dial
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Calendar aperture, Second in center, stop seconds device
- Power Source: Automatic self-winding with 48 hours power reserve
- Diameter: 40mm
