In over 265 years of uninterrupted work Vacheron Constantin will have seen it in all colors.
From the French revolution to the Napoleonic wars, the industrial revolution the two Great Wars, and even the most lethal crisis of quartz, the high counters located at number 7 of the Quai de l’Ile in Geneva – the historic site of Vacheron Constantin – never occurred stop giving birth to one wonder after another ..
So the pandemic did not prevent us from showing us the latest creation of the collection born in 2006 reserved for the Maison’s masterpieces exclusively in Platinum 950.
The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moon Phase fake Vacheron Constantin and Data Retrograde Collection Excellence Platine is a hilarious timepiece that blends the noblest of metals in every element of its appearance. The 42.5 mm case is in platinum, the dial is in platinum, the moon phase disc is in platinum as well as the folding buckle and even part of the thread that is used to sew the strap by hand.
The dial that bears the word “Pt 950” between 4 and 5 o’clock has a sandblasted finish while the massive moon phase disc that protrudes from a window just above 6 o’clock is carefully engraved.
The style is that of the Patrimony Traditionnelle collection anchored to the classic canons of watchmaking.
Below is the manufacture caliber 2460 R31L which houses the retrograde date, a complication introduced for the first time in the line in 2017. The moon phases also indicate the age of the Moon and as a demonstration of the great mechanical mastery all the indications are set with the crown of charge.
The transparent case-back is a window replica watches on the accurate finishes of the 275 elements of the movement and includes the main plate decorated with perlage and the inevitable oscillating weight for the automatic skeletonized recharge in the shape of the Maltese cross, symbol of the Maison.
The massive presence of platinum makes this timepiece enviable, but considering that only 50 pieces will be produced worldwide, this Vacheron will be as sought after as the usual and replica watches uk nowhere to be found luxury steel sports models.
The Patrimony Moon Phase Data Retrograde Collection Excellence Platine is priced at € 73,500 and can be purchased online on the Vacheron Constantin website.