Sunny, luminous, and timeless, two new manual winding Traditionnelle watches presented at Watches and Wonders Shanghai are joining Vacheron Constantin's classic collection. Graced with a deep green sunburst dial, they encapsulate the spirit of the times at the heart of an elegant classic pink gold case recognizable by its slim stepped profile.

The Traditionnelle manual-winding watch is available in two diameters designed to suit every wrist. In the 33 mm version, it flaunts its precious finery with a dainty setting of 54 round-cut diamonds adorning the bezel; while the 38 mm pink gold case encircles the wrist with a resolutely elegant touch. These two models, reserved exclusively for China for a full month, are fitted with a tone-on-tone alligator leather strap and driven by in-house manual-winding movements: Calibre 4400AS with a generous 65-hour power reserve for the 38 mm model; and Calibre 1440 with a 42-hour power reserve for the 33 mm version.

These two models retain the essential characteristics of the rich Genevan watchmaking heritage perpetuated by Vacheron Constantin while reflecting the contemporary spirit through a colourful twist featuring a deep green sunburst dial striking a powerful contrast with the pink gold case.

“These are models steeped in history and tradition, endowed with specific stylistic codes reflecting a timeless aesthetic, regardless of the mechanical complexity involved. Through this new dial colour, Vacheron Constantin is pursuing its contemporary vision of the classic approach to design.” —Vacheron Constantin Style and Heritage Director Christian Selmoni.

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Manual-Winding 38 mm Green Sunburst Dial

The Traditionnelle manual-winding reference 82172/000R-H008 watch is adorned with a pleasing pink-gold and green color combo, framed by a 38 mm diameter designed to suit the wrists of High Watchmaking devotees. As a loyal custodian of the 18th-century watchmaking heritage, this new Traditionnelle watch features all the collection’s characteristic design codes. Its classic look is immediately recognizable by the slender, stepped case middle and the railway-type minutes track punctuating the dial, swept over by Dauphine-style hands. The contemporary twist comes in the form of a new green dial with a sunburst finish playing with light effects at every subtle flick of the wrist.

Technically speaking, horological mechanics are dedicated to aesthetics in this model. Vacheron Constantin has opted for manual-winding in-house Calibre 4400 AS endowed with a generous 65-hour power reserve to drive the hours, minutes, and small seconds indications, It can be admired through the sapphire case back and features the refined Côtes de Genève pattern representing the unmistakable signature of a High Watchmaking timepiece.

Sticker Price $23,700 USD. For more info on Vacheron Constantin click here.

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Manual-Winding 33 mm Green Sunburst Dial

The Traditionnelle manual-winding reference 1405T/000R-H009 watch comes in an elegant 33 mm diameter 18K pink gold 5N case. Featuring a slim stepped profile, railway-type minutes track, and Dauphine-type hands, this beautifully balanced model celebrates traditional, classical watchmaking codes, yet with an exquisitely original touch. The radiance of the 54 round-cut diamonds delicately set on the bezel is matched by that of the majestic green sunburst dial. A truly luminous sight enhanced by a tone-on-tone alligator strap.

Beating behind the scenes is in-house manual-winding Calibre 1440 with its 42-hour power reserve and Côtes de Genève decorative pattern.

Sticker Price $29,600 USD. For more info on Vacheron Constantin click here.