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 - CancerFeaturing 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 - VirgoVisible 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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