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Emblematic models

• Malte Openworked Tourbillon

With its tourbillon that remains one of the most iconic complications in the watchmaking art, and its tonneau-shaped movement entirely hand-decorated by the in-house engraving artisans, this timepiece is one of the most accomplished expressions of the tradition of Métiers d’Art (artistic crafts) as exercised by Vacheron Constantin.

• Patrimony Contemporaine

Understatement is a demanding exercise in style, as is vividly reflected in Patrimony Contemporaine. The refinement of a case and dial exuding an air of restraint bordering on perfection is matched by the interior elegance of Calibre 1400 bearing the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva.

• Métiers d’Art Lady Kalla

Admirably combining the historical watchmaking virtuosity and jewellery-making skills of Vacheron Constantin, this watch that won the 2001 “Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix” owes its name to the famous 1979 Kallista model sculpted from a solid gold ingot. Set with 120 diamonds totalling 30 carats, it remains a benchmark in the exclusive world of Haute Joaillerie creations.

• Historiques Chronomètre Royal 1907

The Historiques collection stems from a determination to highlight the proud heritage of the Manufacture. The Chronomètre Royal 1907 is the ultimate embodiment of the brand’s three-fold demand for precision, reliability and understatement. It is the only Vacheron Constantin model to bear double COSC and Hallmark of Geneva certification.

• Historiques Ultra-fine 1955

This mechanical hand-wound watch, the thinnest in the world at just 4.10 mm thick, celebrates the 55th anniversary of the legendary ultra-thin Calibre 1003, rebuilt for the occasion in 18-carat gold and bearing the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva.

• Historiques American 1921

Vacheron Constantin was awarded the 2009 Watch of the Year prize for this model inspired by a watch produced in a confidential edition for an American customer during the Roaring Twenties. It combines the creativity of a bold design with the rigorous technical standards embodied in the new proprietary Calibre 4400 bearing the coveted Hallmark of Geneva.

• Ladies Timepieces 1972 Small Model Gold Bracelet

The 1972 is named after the year it won the “Diplôme de Prestige de la France” for its singular design, an original asymmetrical shape that attracts both devotees of non-conformist models and collectors of remarkable objects.

• Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Great Explorers

This limited series illustrates the noble tradition of Métiers d’Art cultivated by Vacheron Constantin, and in particular that of the Master Enameller. With its fabulous dials crafted in “Grand Feu” enamel and reproducing the maps of the greatest explorers in history, these watches feature a fascinating so-called “dragging” indication of the time, driven by self-winding proprietary Calibre 1126AT.

• Tour de l'Ile

A masterpiece presented by Vacheron Constantin for its 250th anniversary in 2005, this watch enshrines a wealth of superlative achievements. With its original combination of 16 major complications, it is the world’s most complicated twin-faced watch produced in a strictly limited seven-piece edition.