Posts tagged #Vacheron Constantin

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon Deep Red in Titanium

Vacheron Constantin enriches its titanium Overseas Tourbillon lineage with the third model in this series, with a compelling new aesthetic proposition. The Overseas Tourbillon Deep Red ref. 6000V/110T-H036 combines Grade 5 titanium construction with a sunburst satin-brushed deep red dial, marking the first time the collection pairs this particular material with this distinctive color palette. Where previous titanium tourbillon iterations explored skeletal transparency and marine blue lacquer, this latest expression charts a more assertive course.

News: Vacheron Constantin Launches First-Ever Concours d'Élégance Horlogère in Partnership with Phillips

Vacheron Constantin has announced the inaugural Vacheron Constantin Concours d'Élégance Horlogère, marking the first competition of its kind in the watchmaking industry. Developed at Phillips' initiative in Association with Bacs & Russo, the event brings the celebrated automotive Concours d'Élégance format to fine watchmaking.

From the Editor: 2025—A Year of Horological Audacity and Pleasant Surprises

As I reflect on the watches that graced my hands and lenses throughout 2025, what strikes me most profoundly is not merely the technical achievements—though they were considerable—but rather the willingness of watch manufactures to pursue genuine innovation while honoring their heritage. This was a year when the industry's most storied names took meaningful risks, and some of them paid tenfold.

Posted on December 31, 2025 and filed under From the Editor.

Perspective: Top Ten Watches to Gift this Christmas—Some of My Favorites in 2025.

The 2025 watch releases have showcased an extraordinary collection of horological masterpieces that push the boundaries of craftsmanship, innovation, and luxury. From perpetual calendars and world time complications to elegant dress watches and revolutionary new movements, this year's releases represent the pinnacle of Swiss and German watchmaking artistry. For those seeking the ultimate gift for a discerning collector, here are ten of the most impressive timepieces from 2025.

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding High Jewellery. Where Sportiness Meets Splendor.

The oldest watch manufacture in the world unveils two spectacular versions: one in 18K white gold ref. 4617V/215G-H039 and another in 18K 5N pink gold ref. 4617V/215R-H040, each absolutely ablaze with 1,430 diamonds totaling approximately 12.58 carats. This isn't simply a watch with stones on the bezel; it is a masterclass in high-jewelry watchmaking that transforms the entire timepiece into a luminous sculpture.

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 36.5. A Letter to Classical Watchmaking.

There's something quietly revolutionary about making a perpetual calendar smaller. Not in the brash, record-chasing way, but in the considered, "this just feels right" way that only comes from 270 years of making watches. Vacheron Constantin's new Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin collection shrinks things down to 36.5 mm, a size that whispers elegance rather than shouts it.

Perspective: The Best 5 Watches with Brown Dials Perfect for Thanksgiving

Brown dial watches offer sophisticated versatility, making them ideal Thanksgiving companions. Whether gathering with family or reflecting on the year's achievements, these five timepieces capture autumn's warmth while transcending seasonal trends. Each represents exceptional craftsmanship in precious metals that will be treasured for generations—watches worth being genuinely thankful for.

Insider: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Pink Gold Dial. Hands-on Review.

After we reviewed the white gold model, we are now bringing you the review of the tone-on-tone pink gold dial 18K 5N pink gold iteration ref. 4300V/220R-H144 of the new Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin. Cased in a 41.5 mm 18K pink gold case with a stunning tone-on-tone pink gold dial, the more muted, traditional-looking dial is perfect for collectors with a classic taste seeking a timeless watch that won’t ever go out of style.

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art 'Year of the Horse'. Artistic Mastery Meets 270 Years of Savoir-Faire.

Vacheron Constantin's Métiers d'Art collection has always represented something more ambitious than mere decoration. It's the Maison's commitment to keeping centuries-old crafts alive, relevant, and evolving. The latest addition—celebrating the ‘Year of the Horse’ in the ongoing Chinese Zodiac series—demonstrates exactly why this approach matters. Two 25-piece editions that transform the dial into a three-dimensional sculpture garden. This is what happens when technical excellence serves artistic vision.

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 'Homage to Ptolemy' and 'Homage to Copernicus'

Now, two new interpretations of the Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication are presented: Homage to Ptolemy and Homage to Copernicus, representing parallel universes of watchmaking. These two single-piece editions embody competing theories of celestial mechanics through 23 astronomical complications and 240 hours of hand-engraving per watch.

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Cosmica Duo Grand Complication. A Reversible Universe on the Wrist.

Vacheron Constantin commemorates its 270th anniversary by engineering portals to different dimensions of time itself. The new Les Cabinotiers Cosmica Duo Grande Complication, part of the 'La Quête' series, takes this vision to its logical extreme: a reversible, double-sided masterpiece that allows its wearer to choose between measuring civil time or solar time simply by flipping the watch over. This isn't merely technical showmanship—it's a philosophical statement about humanity's relationship with cosmic measurement.

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication High Jewellery 'Moon Dust'

The Quest, celebrating its 270th anniversary, doesn’t seem to stop with the notable releases we’ve had this year. The new Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication High Jewellery ‘Moon Dust’, part of the 'La Quête' series honoring the Maison's 270th anniversary, represents something far beyond technical achievement. This is a double-sided cosmic odyssey, rendered in 18K white gold and featuring diamonds, incorporating 16 astronomical complications.

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Armillary Tourbillon 'Myth of the Pleiades'

Vacheron Constantin marks its momentous 270th anniversary with another horological masterpiece that transcends conventional watchmaking boundaries. The new Les Cabinotiers Armillary Tourbillon ‘Myth of the Pleiades’ Unique Piece represents the latest addition to the 'La Quête' series

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Grand Lady Kalla. A Stunning Trio of High Jewellery Timepieces.

Vacheron Constantin unveils three spectacular new versions of the Grand Lady Kalla, marking an exciting evolution in the High Jewellery watch collection that has developed over forty-plus years since the legendary Kallista debuted in 1979. Building upon the original Grand Lady Kalla design launched in 2024, these new creations incorporate colored precious stones for the first time.

Insider: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Burgundy Dial. Hands-on Review.

When the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin watches with gold-toned or burgundy lacquer dials were released at the end of August, we knew we had to work on separate hands-on reviews for both watches. Well, here we are, bringing you the review of the burgundy lacquer dial 18K white gold Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin ref. 4300V/220G-H151.

Watch Auctions: Phillips Watches Decade One Auction. The Vacheron Constantin Prototype That Deserves Your Attention.

What caught our attention? The Vacheron Constantin prototype that is in the auction, along with other interesting prototypes from some of the most renowned independent watchmakers. Not the usual suspects you see at every major auction, but the actual first iterations—the test pieces, the experiments, the watches that capture horological ideas in their rawest form

From the Editor: Celebrating 270 Years of Vacheron Constantin's History and Rarest Horological Treasures

Today, September 17, 2025 marks 270 years of uninterrupted history of the oldest watch manufacture in the world: Vacheron Constantin. As the world's oldest continuously operating watch manufacture, the Geneva-based maison has spent nearly three centuries perfecting the art of timekeeping, creating some of the most coveted and technically sophisticated timepieces ever conceived. For serious collectors, understanding Vacheron Constantin's remarkable journey through history—and the extraordinary rare references that punctuate its timeline—represents nothing less than a masterclass in horological excellence

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art 'Tribute to the Quest of Time'. Inspired by La Quête du Temps Clock.

As Vacheron Constantin marks its remarkable 270th anniversary, the Geneva-based manufacture presents another one of its most ambitious and technically sophisticated timepieces to date: the new Métiers d'Art Tribute to the Quest of Time, inspired by the just released La Quête du Temps Mécanique d'Art Clock. This extraordinary double-sided wristwatch represents three years of intensive development, resulting in a horological marvel that seamlessly blends cutting-edge innovation with centuries-old artisanal traditions.

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin La Quête du Temps Mécanique d'Art Clock. 6,293 Mechanical Components and 7 Years in the Making.

Vacheron Constantin marks its 270th anniversary with perhaps the most ambitious horological creation ever conceived: La Quête du Temps Mécanique d'Art. This extraordinary astronomical clock represents seven years of development, bringing together master watchmakers, artisans, engineers, astronomers, and renowned automatier François Junod in an unprecedented collaborative effort that transcends traditional watchmaking boundaries.

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Gold-Toned and Burgundy Lacquer Dials

In an era where watchmaking increasingly favors bold statements over subtle sophistication, Vacheron Constantin's latest interpretation of the Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin stands as a masterclass in understated luxury. Two compelling new variants that exemplify why, after nearly three centuries, the Maison remains at the pinnacle of haute horlogerie.