Vacheron Constantin, the world's oldest watch Maison in continuous operation since its founding, is celebrating 270 years of uninterrupted history. Drawing inspiration from the first Vacheron Constantin watch with a partially open-worked dial from 1918, the Maison presented three limited edition watches with open-worked dials. The Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Date Openface, the Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface, and the Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface.
The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface 270th Anniversary reference 6010T/000P-H055 41 mm is available with a 41 mm case in platinum and is limited to 370 pieces. With a striking open dial that reveals its inner workings, this watch is exquisite.
By open-working the dials of these three new limited editions, Vacheron Constantin reveals the full beauty of the mechanics. The 41 mm platinum case pairs perfectly with the open-worked dial that features two parts: one a hand-guilloché with a 270th anniversary motif inspired by the Maltese cross and the movement plate decorated with vertical straightening. The Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface 270th Anniversary features a retrograde hand-type date and small seconds on its tourbillon carriage at 6 o’clock. The openface construction allows for a full view of the lever and mechanism controlling the retrograde date indication.
Powering this watch is the manufacture Calibre 2162 R31/270. Composed of 242 parts, the movement provides a power reserve of 72 hours. This movement is equipped with a peripheral oscillating weight . The sapphire case backs reveal the ‘côte unique’ finish on the bridges of each calibre made for this anniversary. As a final touch, each movement is engraved with an emblem representing Vacheron Constantin’s 270th anniversary.
The Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface 270th Anniversary is delivered on a dark blue alligator strap with a triple folding clasp.
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