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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05: Patrimony Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin and Patrimony Manual-Winding
A great pair of watches for a horology-appreciating couple or just one serious enthusiast, these Patrimony watches are minimalist classics at their best. On the left, housed in a 41mm-wide pink gold case that’s just 4.05mm thick, the Patrimony Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin will keep track of time without adjustment until 2100. Aside from analogue day, month and date displays, it also features a moon-phase display with two gold moons.
On the right, the Patrimony Manual-Winding is a study in pure classicism. Powered by a hand-wound movement, this 36mm pink gold timepiece is all refined purity, with one very special, hidden touch: The rim of its caseband is set with 62 round-cut diamonds. Some of the best surprises, after all, are subtle.
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