Vacheron Constantin Paints Time In Petals With Égérie Moonphase
With the Égérie Moon Phase Spring Blossom, Vacheron Constantin delivers something beautifully poetic, a fleeting moment of spring, frozen on the wrist.
Limited to just 100 pieces, the Égérie Moon Phase Spring Blossom is less a timepiece and more an intimate expression of artistry. It is a celebration of renewal, femininity, and the quiet beauty of nature awakening, rendered through the rare union of Haute Horlogerie and Haute Couture.
At first glance, the dial enchants. Crafted from pink mother of pearl, it shimmers with soft, cloud like iridescence, echoing the first light of a spring dawn. Subtle variations in tone ensure that no two dials are ever identical, giving each watch its own personality. Between one and three o’clock, the moon phase complication emerges, framed by diamonds and set against a dusky pink sky. A golden moon drifts through delicate mother of pearl clouds, waxing and waning with quiet elegance.
Yet it is the strap that truly sets this creation apart. For the first time, métiers d’art extend beyond the dial and onto the wrist itself. A supple calfskin strap is hand painted with blossoming flowers, each brushstroke applied with meticulous care. The result is not simply decorative, but deeply personal, transforming every piece into a miniature canvas of wearable art.
This artistic direction is rooted in the Égérie collection’s DNA. Since its introduction, the line has drawn inspiration from the world of couture, with design cues that echo embroidery, pleating, and flowing fabrics. The off centre display, anchored by a crown set with a moonstone, adds a distinctive asymmetry, while diamond set details lend a refined sense of movement and light.
Versatility is woven into the experience. Alongside the hand painted strap, two additional options, glossy pink alligator leather and soft grosgrain fabric, allow the wearer to shift moods effortlessly. Thanks to an intuitive interchangeable system, the transformation requires no tools, just a simple gesture.
Inside, the self winding calibre 1088 L beats with precision, offering a 40 hour power reserve and the reliability expected from one of watchmaking’s most respected maisons. But mechanics, while essential, feel almost secondary here. This is a watch designed to be felt as much as admired.
With the Égérie Moon Phase Spring Blossom, Vacheron Constantin reminds us that time can be more than measured, it can be experienced. Like spring itself, it is delicate, ephemeral, and all the more beautiful for it.
Technical Specifications:
EGERIE MOON PHASE SPRING BLOSSOM
Reference
8005F/000R – H157
Calibre
1088 L
Manufacture calibre Mechanical, self-winding
30 mm (9’’’) in diameter, 5.03 mm thick
Approximately 40-hour power reserve
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
164 components
26 jewels
Indications
Hours, minutes, seconds, moon phases
Case
18K 5N pink gold
37 mm in diameter; 10.08 mm thick
Bezel set with 58 diamonds
Crown set with a moonstone
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 metres)
Dial
Light pink mother-of pearl dial, ‘Pleats’ pattern
18K 5N pink gold sub-dial, 36 brilliant-cut diamonds
Circular track with applied 18K gold ‘pearls’
18K gold moons behind mother-of-pearl clouds
18K 5N pink gold Arabic numerals
18K 5N pink gold leaf-shaped hours and minutes hands
5N gold-plated seconds hand
Strap
Pink calfskin with hand-painted blossoms
Interchangeable system
18K 5N pink gold pin buckle
Additional straps
Shiny pink alligator with18K 5N pink gold pin buckle
Light pink ‘grosgrain’ textile with 18K 5N pink gold pin buckle
Presentation pouch
Pink calfskin with printed blossom motif
Total diamond-setting
94 diamonds, for a total weight of approx. 1.10 carats (guaranteed minimum carats)
Limited and numbered edition of 100 piecesAvailable only through the Vacheron Constantin Boutiques.
Price upon request
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