Inspired by Burano lace, the Vacheron Constantin Égérie Creative Edition, combines watchmaking expertise with the artistic crafts.
The Master Artisans within the Maison have applied their art to the service of contemporary femininity, with exceptional tapisserie, engraving, enamelling and gem-setting which gives rise to a precious timepiece sparkling with over four carats of diamonds.
First seen in 2020, the Égérie timepiece draws on the decorative craftsmanship that has been an integral part of the Manufacture since the early 19th century. Daintily engraved like Burano lace, the dial of the Égérie Creative Edition watch involved superimposing five elements involving fascinating expertise.
Inherited from an ancient decorative technique and still executed by the master guillocheur on a machine dating from the early 20th century, the pleated tapisserie motif is produced on a silver base to further enhance the black enamel. The latter material – which is particularly complex to master in order to maintain the balance between transparency and colour – brings both contrast and volume.
The art of the master enameller is also evident in the moon-phase window (above), with the mother-of-pearl night star appearing beneath a plique-à-jour enamel cloud, reduced to just 0.27 mm thick for the first time in the history of the Maison.
The master engraver and then the master gemsetter therefore deployed the full measure of their expertise: one to create flowers and flat areas, as well as to express personal creativity on areas left free for personal choice; and the other to set the 250 brilliant-cut diamonds adorning the motif and the 292 others lighting up the case and the crown.
Technical Specifications:
Égérie Creative Edition
Reference: 8006F/000G-B942
Calibre:
1088 L
Manufacture calibre
Mechanical, self-winding
30 mm (9’’’) diameter, 5.03 mm thick
Approximately 40 hours of power reserve
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
164 components
26 jewels
Indications:
Hours, minutes, centre seconds
Moon phases
Case:
18K white gold
37 mm diameter, 10.53 mm thick
Set with 292 round-cut diamonds Crown set with a rose-cut diamond
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 metres)
Dial:
18K white gold with black translucide enamel, “pleats” pattern made using the tapisserie technique
Dial inspired by Burano lace, set with 250 round-cut diamonds and hand-engraved patterns, mother-of-pearl moons behind a plique-à-jour enamel cloud
Straps/Buckles:
Delivered with two black self-interchangeable straps: satin-effect calfskin leather and shiny Mississipiensis alligator, both with calf lining
Each strap equipped with an 18K white gold pin buckle, set with 21 round-cut diamonds
Total diamond-setting:
585 diamonds, for a total weight of approx. 4.46 carats (guaranteed minimum carats)
Price:
SRP £97,500.00 (incl. Tax)
Égérie Moon Phase Jewellery
Reference: 8016F/127R-B977
Calibre:
1088 L
Manufacture calibre
Mechanical, self-winding
30 mm (9’’’) diameter, 5.03 mm thick
Approximately 40 hours of power reserve
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
164 components
26 jewels
Indications:
Hours, minutes, centre seconds
Moon phases
Case:
18K 5N pink gold case set with 246 brilliant-cut diamonds
37 mm diameter, 10.53 mm thick
Crown set with a rose-cut diamond
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 metres)
Dial:
18K white gold set with 510 brilliant-cut diamonds
18K 5N pink gold applied rings
Circular “pearl” minute track
Mother-of-pearl moons behind a translucent sapphire crystal cloud
18K 5N pink gold applied Arabic numerals
Bracelet/Straps:
18K 5N pink gold bracelet set with 620 brilliant-cut diamonds
Buckles:
18K 5N pink gold folding clasp
Total diamond-setting:
1377 diamonds totalling approx. 12.35 carats (guaranteed minimum carat weight)
Price:
On Request
Égérie Moon Phase Diamond-Paved
Reference: 8006F/000R-B976
Calibre:
1088 L
Manufacture calibre
Mechanical, self-winding
30 mm (9’’’) diameter, 5.03 mm thick
Approximately 40 hours of power reserve
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
164 components
26 jewels
Indications:
Hours, minutes, centre seconds
Moon phases
Case:
18K 5N pink gold case set with 246 brilliant-cut diamonds
37 mm diameter, 10.53 mm thick
Crown set with a rose-cut diamond
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 metres)
Dial:
18K white gold set with 510 brilliant-cut diamonds
18K 5N pink gold applied rings
Circular “pearl” minutes track
Mother-of-pearl moons behind a translucent sapphire crystal cloud
18K 5N pink gold applied Arabic numerals
Bracelet/Straps:
Delivered with two interchangeable straps: night blue satin-effect Mississippiensis alligator leather strap/ night blue satin strap
Buckles:
Delivered with two 18K 5N pink gold pin buckles, each set with 21 round-cut diamonds
Total diamond-setting:
845 diamonds totalling approx. 5.45 carats (guaranteed minimum weight)
Price:
SRP £76,500.00 (incl. Tax)
Égérie Moon Phase
Reference: 8005F/120R-H002
Calibre:
1088 L
Manufacture calibre
Mechanical, self-winding
30 mm (9’’’) diameter, 5.03 mm thick
Approximately 40 hours of power reserve
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
164 components
26 jewels
Indications:
Hours, minutes, centre seconds
Moon phases
Case:
18K 5N pink gold case set with 246 brilliant-cut diamonds
37 mm diameter, 10.53 mm thick
Crown set with a rose-cut diamond
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 metres)
Dial:
Silvered opaline, “pleats” pattern created using a tapestry technique
18K 5N pink gold ring set with 36 round-cut diamonds
Circular “pearl” minutes track
18K gold moons behind mother-of-pearl clouds
18K 5N pink gold applied Arabic numerals
Bracelet/Buckle:
18K 5N bracelet with triple-blade folding clasp with push-pieces
Total diamond-setting:
94 diamonds totalling approx. 1.10 carats (guaranteed minimum carat weight)
Price:
SRP £50,500.00 (incl. Tax)
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