Vacheron Constantin celebrates 270th anniversary with limited edition Traditionnelle trio featuring open-worked dials.
To commemorate its 270th anniversary, Vacheron Constantin has unveiled three exclusive Traditionnelle watches, each featuring open-worked dials and retrograde displays. The Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Date Openface is equipped with a Calibre 2460 QPR31/270, measuring 5.45mm in thickness. Meanwhile, the Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface utilizes Calibre 2162 R31/270, while the Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface is driven by Calibre 2460 QCL/270. Each piece exhibits hand-guilloché designs inspired by the Maltese cross and motifs from the 1955 Reference 6068. The Traditionnelle Tourbillon operates at a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour and boasts a power reserve of 72 hours, reflecting Vacheron Constantin's commitment to mechanical artistry since 1755.
Key facts
- Vacheron Constantin launched three limited edition Traditionnelle watches for its 270th anniversary
- Models include Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Date Openface, Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface, and Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface
- Open-worked dials feature hand-guilloché decoration inspired by the Maltese cross emblem adopted in 1880
- Christian Selmoni is Vacheron Constantin's Style & Heritage Director
- First open-worked dial watch was produced in 1918 as a pocket watch with astronomical calendar
- First wristwatch with retrograde date display was Reference 3620 'Don Pancho' in 1940
- Hand-finishing of calibre components requires over 500 hours of practice to master
- The Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface has a 242-component movement with 72-hour power reserve
Entities
Artists
- Christian Selmoni
Institutions
- Vacheron Constantin
- Canvas