As the world’s oldest fine watch manufacture in continuous operation, Vacheron Constantin has been making timepieces that delight and enchant since 1755. Despite its hallowed history, the manufacture has always been about innovation and surprises, experimenting with unexpected contrasts and overturning conventions to create timepieces that make their wearers (and viewers) go wow — much like the great pop artists of our time. Here is a selection of the maison’s timepieces if you’re considering something special for someone (or yourself) this festive season.
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01: Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph
The Traditionnelle family is inspired by the most rigorous Genevan high horology traditions, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have its fair share of surprises. Consider, for instance, the Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph, a 42.5mm timepiece in pink gold. Instead of its usual position at 6 o’clock, the tourbillon here is at 12 o’clock. For the first time at Vacheron Constantin, the tourbillon is combined with a monopusher chronograph, which can track elapsed time to a pretty unusual 45 minutes — one for the football fans out there, perhaps?
