When you invest in a watch, there are a couple of key features that should always be on your radar. Is it Swiss-made? Does it follow the impeccable ruling of the Genevan Hallmark? And, just how beautiful is it?
If there’s one piece of horology that matches up perfectly to all three of these important questions, it’s the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle. This is a traditional timepiece in every sense of the word. A piece that, no matter how simple or how complicated it is, will continue to pay tribute to the craftsmanship and expertise of the Vacheron Constantin, passed on from generation to generation.
Detailing on the Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle
Although in relation to other horological beauties this one is fairly new, it still holds true the traditions of authentic watch-making tradition; beautifully balanced in proportion and pure in design. Details such as the 18-carat gold applied hour-markers, the beautiful dauphine hands and the slender bezel are what sets it apart from the rest.
Before this beauty stepped on the scene, the Hallmark of Geneva was confined exclusively to the movement. Now, it takes the entire watch into an account, a revelation that has lead to an even stronger and more informed clientele. Marks of this groundbreaking new ruling in Geneva are reflected in the design of the Traditionnelle; the gold case frames an praline silver-toned dial brings a touch of modernity; the circular dance of the hands reflects the elegance of classic watchmaking through a refined interpretation.
The movement view on the Vacheron Contantin Traditionelle
Beauty is often found in juxtaposition and here that’s played out in two rarely associated criteria, the elegant slenderness of the watch’s profile, and the contemporary dimensions, which sit at a 41mm diameter.
But perhaps the feature that makes this watch stand out the most is the ultra-thin self-winding Calibre 1120, beating at a frequency of 2.75 Hz and with an approximate 40-hour power reserve. No matter what the world of horology goes through, fine craftsmanship, let’s not forget, is still at the forefront of the creation of these incredible timepieces, and that, gentlemen, is exactly why a brand such as Vacheron Constantin can never be beaten.
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