Part retro, part contemporary, the Fiftysix collection is rooted in Vacheron Constantin's heritage. Its inspiration is twofold: on the one hand, 1950s aesthetics, particularly Reference 6073 created by the Maison in 1956; on the other, the Manufacture’s Maltese cross emblem, whose outline discreetly graces several details distilled across various models in the collection. The Fiftysix aesthetic is thus at the confluence of styles and eras, expressed through multiple variations in pink gold or steel and driven by a self-winding movement in a complete calendar version or with day, date, and power-reserve indication.
At the confluence of eras and styles, the Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix collection unveiled in 2018 is returning to center stage. The 40 mm pink gold case on the self-winding model reference 4600E/000R-H101 opts for a black dial and anthracite nubuck calfskin leather strap in an elegant retro-contemporary combination. The collection’s strong identity is inspired by 1950s aesthetics and the iconic Reference 6073 created by Vacheron Constantin in 1956.
The new Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix self-winding opts for an original, contrasting combination of gold, black, and anthracite tones. Harmoniously extended by lugs evoking a Maltese cross, its 40 mm round 18K 5N pink gold case frames a sector-type dial typical of watches produced in the 1950s. For the first time in the collection, it is black-toned, with double finishes, opaline in the center, and sunburst on the surrounding chapter ring, offering an elegant play on light and shade with the warm shimmer of pink gold. The contrast continues with the applied 18K 5N pink gold Roman numerals, along with the hour markers and hands coated with luminescent material ensuring enhanced legibility in the dark.
The dial aesthetics are further enhanced by the box-type sapphire crystal topping the bezel, in the style of post-war watches. This retro-contemporary aesthetic is matched by an anthracite nubuck calfskin leather strap with ecru stitching.
On the reverse, the Calibre 1326 self-winding movement reveals its Côtes de Genève finishing through the sapphire crystal case back. The pink gold oscillating weight is open-worked and adorned with a Maltese cross, the symbol of Vacheron Constantin's watchmaking excellence for nearly 270 years. This 142-part movement with 25 jewels provides a power reserve of approximately 48 hours while beating at a frequency of 28,800 vph.
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