Today, Vacheron Constantin presents a new iteration of the Traditionnelle Complete Calendar with a case in 18K white gold and a velvet-finish slate grey dial, fitted with a black alligator leather strap. This classically inspired watch features stepped round case and lugs, fluted caseback and railway minute-track rounded by dauphine hours and minutes hands retaining Vacheron Constantin's signature touch of originality in the display of the calendar indications. The day and month windows are positioned around the rim of the dial, while the date is shown by a dedicated pointer. This layout particularly highlights a precision moon phase located at 6 o'clock.
A contemporary expression of classic traditional watchmaking, Vacheron Constantin's Traditionnelle collection is reminiscent of the watches made by the cabinotiers, the Geneva watchmakers who plied their trade during the Age of Enlightenment. Like the timepieces of that era, it is distinguished by its purity of style and the perfect legibility of its horological complications.
Already available in 18K pink gold, the new Traditionnelle Complete Calendar ref. 4010T/000G-B740 is now presented in a 41 mm case in 18K white gold and features a velvet-finish slate grey dial. This new tone gives it a contemporary look that highlights the structure of its displays. Unlike standard triple calendars, the day and month indicators are positioned around the rim of the dial rather than in the center, while the date is discreetly indicated by a crescent-tipped central hand. This original arrangement frees up space for the precision age and phases of the moon appearing on the lower part of the dial.
The Traditionnelle complete calendar watch is powered by the in-house calibre 2460 QCL/1. With its 308 components is an evolved version of Calibre 2450, the first automatic movement entirely designed and developed by Vacheron Constantin. Equipped with a stop-seconds mechanism, it beats at a rate of 28,800 vph and has a 40-hour power reserve. Featuring a 22K gold openworked oscillating weight with a design inspired by the Maison’s Maltese cross emblem, the movement visible from the back bears all the finishing touches one would expect from an Haute Horlogerie calibre, such as its circular-grained baseplate and chamfered bridges adorned with a Côtes de Genève motif. Water-resistant to 30 meters, the Traditionnelle Complete Calendar is delivered on a black Mississippiensis alligator leather strap secured by an 18K white gold pin buckle.
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