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Vacheron Constantin introduces zodiac sign timepieces to its Métiers d'Art collection

There are a total of 12 watches in the new ‘Tribute to the Celestial’ collection, all crafted in 18K gold
Vacheron Constantin is celebrating its 270th anniversary this year, and brand has been unveiling milestone watches, as seen at Watches and Wonders this year apart from the Overseas Grand Complication Openface released in May. Continuing this celebration, Vacheron Constantin has now unveiled 12 new watches in its Métiers d’Art ‘Tribute to the Celestial’ Collection. 
Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial - Cancer

Featuring interpretations of all 12 zodiac signs on its dials, the 39mm 18K white gold watches are decorated with 96 baguette-cut sapphires (3.87-karat) that are set on the bezel, lugs, and crown. The watches have a 5N gold dial base featuring a brilliant-cut diamond set specific constellation and its associated zodiac sign. Moreover, the dial displays a railway minute track, white gold hour-markers that are textured and applied, bi-faceted sword-shaped hour and minute hands, and a tourbillon at 6 o’clock with small seconds on the tourbillon carriage.
Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial - Libra

Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial - Taurus

Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial - Virgo

Visible through the sapphire crystal caseback is the Vacheron Constantin-manufactured automatic Calibre 2160, boasting an 80-hour power reserve. The watches are water resistant up to 30 metres and are completed with dark blue alligator leather straps with an 18K white gold folding clasp set with 16 baguette-cut sapphires. 
Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial - Leo

Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial - Aries

Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial - Gemini


The timepieces are only available through Vacheron Constantin Boutiques. 

Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial - Sagittarius

Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial - Pisces
Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial - Scorpio
Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial - Capricorn
Métiers d’Art Tribute to The Celestial - Aquarius


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