Vacheron Constantin is celebrating its 270th anniversary by launching eight limited editions within its Patrimony and Traditionnelle collections.
The Patrimony collection (above), inspired by the ultra-thin, round timepieces crafted by Vacheron Constantin in the 1950s, has embraced minimalism and subtlety for more than two decades. Its understated design codes are expressed through a round case with a slim bezel, a subtly domed dial with slender, curved applied hour-markers, curved baton-type hands and a ‘pearl’ minutes track.
The Traditionnelle collection (above) pays homage to the rigorous traditions of Geneva’s 18th-century Haute Horlogerie, combining high technical standards with distinctive horological aesthetics. Its signatures include stepped lugs, a fluted caseback and a slender bezel. Reflecting watchmaking tradition, the dial has a railway-type minutes track, faceted Dauphine-style hands and applied gold baton-type hour-markers.
The limited editions are united by distinctive stylistic details created especially for the 270th anniversary. The dials feature a subtle geometric motif inspired by the Maltese Cross, Vacheron Constantin’s emblem since 1880.
The Traditionnelle Manual-Winding (below) is offered in limited editions of 370 pieces in 950 platinum and 370 pieces in 18K 5N pink gold, featuring dials with the geometric motif created for the 270th anniversary. The 38mm case is fitted with the manufacture Calibre 4400 AS/270, which, like all those marking this anniversary, is enhanced by the ‘côte unique’ finish and engraved with the anniversary emblem. This calibre offers a generous 65-hour power reserve and drives the hours and minutes, as well as small seconds at 6 o’clock.
Presented in a diamond-set pink gold case measuring 36 mm in diameter, the 270-piece limited edition Traditionnelle Moon Phase (below right) is driven by the manufacture Calibre 1410 AS/270. This high-precision moon phase (also known as the ‘astronomical moon’) tracks the exact lunar cycle, accumulating only one day of discrepancy in 122 years. The calibre bears the 270th anniversary emblem and features the ‘côte unique’ finish. On the mother-of-pearl dial, which is enhanced by the 270th anniversary motif, the moon-phase complication is complemented by small seconds at 6 o’clock and a 38-hour power-reserve display.
The 33 mm diamond-set pink gold case of the Traditionnelle Manual-Winding (above left) is equipped with the manufacture Calibre 1440/270. Designed and crafted by Vacheron Constantin, the calibre offers a 42-hour power reserve and, at only 2.6 mm thick, guarantees slimness and elegance for this 270-piece limited edition. The movement features the ‘côte unique’ finish and anniversary emblem, and the mother-of-pearl dial is enhanced by the Maltese cross-inspired motif created for the 270th anniversary, its subtle pink tone complemented by a pink alligator strap.
Sought-after by Haute Horlogerie connoisseurs, the Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date watch is offered in white gold and pink gold, in 270-piece limited editions of each. It is powered by the self-winding manufacture Calibre 2460 R31L/270 with a 40-hour power reserve. Visible through the sapphire back of the 42.5 mm case, the calibre features the ‘côte unique’ finish and an openworked 18K gold oscillating weight incorporating a Maltese cross. The silver-toned dial is distinguished by the 270th anniversary motif. Set on the upper part of the dial, the retrograde date indication via a central hand – a Vacheron Constantin speciality since the 18th century – is balanced by the moon-phase display at six o’clock, set in an aperture graduated from 0 to 29.5. Following the cycle of the Moon, which rotates around the Earth in 29 days, 12 hours and 45 minutes, it requires adjustment only once every 122 years.
Issued in two 370-piece limited editions in pink gold or white gold, the Patrimony Self-Winding (above) watch is driven by the manufacture Calibre 2450 Q6/270, endowed with a 40-hour power reserve. Set in a 40mm case, the silver-toned dial is distinguished by the 270th anniversary motif and displays the hours, minutes and central seconds, complemented by the date in an aperture at six o’clock. A stop-second system ensures perfect time-setting for optimum precision. The sapphire caseback reveals bridges with the ‘côte unique’ finish, the anniversary emblem and an 18K gold openworked oscillating weight incorporating a Maltese cross.
Technical Specifications:
TRADITIONNELLE MANUAL-WINDING
Reference
82172/000P-H062
82172/000P-H118
Calibre
4400 AS/270
Developed and crafted by Vacheron Constantin
‘côte unique’ finish and 270th anniversary emblem
Mechanical, manual-winding
28.60 mm (12 ½’’’) in diameter, 2.80 mm thick
Approximately 65-hour power reserve
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
127 components
21 jewels
Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece
Indications
Hours, minutes, small seconds
Case
950 platinum / 18K 5N pink gold
38 mm in diameter, 7.77 mm thick
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 metres)
Dial
Silver-toned, 270th anniversary decor inspired by the Maltese cross
18K gold applied hour-markers and Dauphine-type hours and minutes hands, 18K gold small seconds hand
Strap
Grey Mississippiensis alligator leather, tone-on-tone stitching, square scales
Buckle
950 platinum or 18K 5N pink gold pin buckle
Polished half Maltese cross-shaped
Limited edition of 370 per reference
Price upon application
TRADITIONNELLE MOON PHASE
Reference
83570/000R-H060
Calibre
1410 AS/270
Developed and crafted by Vacheron Constantin
‘côte unique’ finish and 270th anniversary emblem
Mechanical, manual-winding
26 mm (9’’’) in diameter, 4.20 mm thick
Approximately 38-hour power reserve
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
175 components
22 jewels
Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece
Indications
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock
Power reserve
Precision moon phase
Case
18K 5N pink gold set with 80 round-cut diamonds (approx. 1.13 carats)
36 mm in diameter, 8.90 mm thick
Crown set with 1 round-cut diamond (approx. 0.14 carat)
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 metres)
Dial
Mother-of-pearl, 270th anniversary decor inspired by the Maltese cross
18K gold applied hour-markers and Dauphine-type hours and minutes hands
Strap
Pink Mississippiensis alligator leather, with calfskin lining, stitched tip, square scales
Buckle
18K 5N pink gold pin buckle
Polished half Maltese cross-shaped
Total gemsetting
81 diamonds totalling approx. 1.28 carats (minimum guaranteed)
Limited edition of 270
Price upon application
TRADITIONNELLE MANUAL-WINDING
Reference
1405T/000R-H061
Calibre
1440 /270
Developed and crafted by Vacheron Constantin
‘côte unique’ finish and 270th anniversary emblem
Mechanical, manual-winding
22.10 mm (9 ½’’’) in diameter, 2.60 mm thick
Approximately 42-hour power reserve
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
116 components
19 jewels
Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece
Indications
Hours, minutes
Case
18K 5N pink gold
33 mm in diameter, 7.70 mm thick
Bezel set with 54 round-cut diamonds (approx. 0.87 carat)
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 metres)
Dial
Mother-of-pearl, 270th anniversary decor inspired by the Maltese cross
18K gold applied hour-markers and Dauphine-type hours and minutes hands
Strap
Pink Mississippiensis alligator leather, tone-on-tone stitching, square scales
Buckle
18K 5N pink gold pin buckle
Polished half Maltese cross-shaped
Total gemsetting
54 diamonds totalling approx. 0.87 carats (minimum guaranteed)
Limited edition of 270
Price upon application
PATRIMONY MOON PHASE RETROGRADE DATE
Reference
4010U/000G-H057
4010U/000G-H117
Calibre
2460 R31L/270
Developed and crafted by Vacheron Constantin
‘côte unique’ finish and 270th anniversary emblem
Mechanical, self-winding
27.2 mm (11 ½’’’) in diameter, 5.4 mm thick
Approximately 40-hour power reserve
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
275 components
27 jewels
Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece
Indications
Hours, minutes
Retrograde date
Precision moon phase, age of the moon
Case
18K white gold / 18K 5N pink gold
42.5 mm in diameter, 9.7 mm thick
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 metres)
Dial
Silver-toned, 270th anniversary decor inspired by the Maltese cross
Convex external zone
18K gold applied hour-markers and hours/minutes hands, blued 18K gold retrograde date hand
Strap
Dark green Mississippiensis alligator leather, tone-on-tone stitching, square scales
Buckle
18K white gold or 18K 5N pink gold pin buckle
Polished half Maltese cross-shaped
Limited edition of 270 per reference
Price upon application
PATRIMONY SELF-WINDING
Reference
85180/000G-H035
85180/000G-H116
Calibre
2450 Q6/270
Developed and crafted by Vacheron Constantin
‘côte unique’ finish and 270th anniversary emblem
Mechanical, self-winding
26.20 mm (11 ¼’’’) in diameter, 3.60 mm thick
Approximately 40-hour power reserve
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
196 components
27 jewels
Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece
Indications
Hours, minutes, central seconds
Date
Case
18K white gold / 18K 5N pink gold
40 mm in diameter, 8.65 mm thick
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 metres)
Dial
Silver-toned, 270th anniversary decor inspired by the Maltese cross
Convex external zone
18K gold applied hour-markers and hours/minutes hands
Strap
Dark green Mississippiensis alligator leather, tone-on-tone stitching, square scales
Buckle
18K white gold or 18K 5N pink gold pin buckle
Polished half Maltese cross-shaped
Limited edition of 370 per reference
Price upon application
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