In celebration of 270 years of continuous operation, Vacheron Constantin is releasing a trio of special Les Cabinotiers pieces that pay tribute to the Tour de L’Île, the famed Genevan clocktower that once housed the maison’s workshops and first boutique. Set within 40 mm platinum and pink gold cases, each design is a pièce unique featuring an officer’s style caseback engraved with Geneva’s motto, Post Tenebras Lux or “After darkness, light." Time-only displays without seconds hands allow each dial, which depicts the Tour de L’Île using various metiers, to shine.
The depiction of the Tour de L’Île is taken from a vintage lithograph, which was miniaturized by Vacheron Constantin artisans and reproduced within the confines of a 33.6 mm-diameter space. On one of the three pieces, it is executed in the grand feu enamel technique using pastel shades; on another, the depiction is made via guilloché and grand feu enamel. The final piece, which is contained in an 18-karat pink gold case rather than in platinum, features a matching engraved pink gold dial. Powered by the brand’s Calibre 2460 automatic movement with 40 hours of power reserve, these stunning pieces are top-shelf collector’s items that bring together the very best aspects of Vacheron Constantin’s savoir faire.
Case Size: 40 mm
Case Material: Platinum; 18-karat pink gold
Power Reserve: 40 hours
Strap: Brown alligator leather
Price: TBD
From the article by Paige Reddinger, Oren Hartov, Victoria Gomelsky, Carol Besler, Justin Fenner
