The Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial

As one of the vital prestigious watch manufactures from Geneva, it’s no shock to see Vacheron Constantin taking part in within the subject of artisanal crafts, or what the business names “métiers d’art.” One of many recurring themes utilized by VC are the zodiac indicators, expressed in numerous manners through the years, both by way of yearly Chinese-themed watches or astronomical complications. This yr, as a part of its 270th anniversary celebrations, Vacheron Constantin releases a collection of 12 watches mixing technical experience, nice craftsmanship and hand-decorated dials depicting the zodiac indicators and their related constellation. Right here’s the Métiers d’Artwork “Tribute to The Celestial” Assortment.

All 12 references, one per zodiac signal, share the identical base and motion, solely to distinguish from the illustration on the dial. The case, constituted of 18k white gold, is offered in a sublime 39mm, with a contained thickness of 10.7mm. Complementing the blue theme of the gathering, the instances are set with 96 baguette-cut sapphires (roughly 3.87 carats) on the bezel, lugs and crown. The entire assortment is impressed by a single-piece version created in 2021 by Vacheron Constantin’s Les Cabinotiers workshop, the Minute Repeater Tourbillon Sky Chart Leo Constellation Jewelry.

The dials are an ode to the constellations and zodiac indicators, but additionally a tribute to intricate, uncommon handcrafts carried out at Vacheron Constantin’s manufacture. Manufactured from 5N gold, with a darkish celestial blue color and a sunray-brushed floor, all 12 dials depict a hand-guilloché zodiac signal and its related constellation, with the principal stars represented by brilliant-cut diamonds. Along with the guilloché, the 4 indicators representing human figures (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Aquarius) characteristic opaline particulars. The guilloché work right here goes past traditional summary and repetitive patterns, reworking the standard craft right into a figurative artwork type. The approach includes the creation of a large number of hand-guilloché triangles fashioned of densely packed straight strains. You’ll have the selection between Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Most cancers, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

Contained in the case is a widely known and high-end motion, the calibre 2160. This in-house motion depends on a peripheral rotor, releasing the view on the motion in addition to retaining it skinny, with a complete top of 5.65mm. Working at a frequency of two.5Hz, the motion is regulated by a one-minute tourbillon below a hand-polished tourbillon bar and Maltese Cross-shaped tourbillon cage. Completed by hand and bearing the Poinçon de Genève, the motion options hand-bevelled bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève, circular-grained wheels and chamfered and polished screws. It shops a snug 80-hour energy reserve.

Worn on a darkish blue alligator leather-based with alligator lining, closed by a white gold folding clasp set with 16 baguette-cut sapphires, the Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Artwork “Tribute to The Celestial” Assortment is out there solely by way of Vacheron Constantin Boutiques, and the value is upon request. For extra particulars, please go to www.vacheron-constantin.com.