Vacheron Constantin's Métiers d'Art collection has always represented something more ambitious than mere decoration. It's the Maison's commitment to keeping centuries-old crafts alive, relevant, and evolving. The latest addition—celebrating the ‘Year of the Horse’ in the ongoing Chinese Zodiac series—demonstrates exactly why this approach matters. Two 25-piece editions that transform the dial into a three-dimensional sculpture garden. This is what happens when technical excellence serves artistic vision.
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Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 'Homage to Ptolemy' and 'Homage to Copernicus'
Now, two new interpretations of the Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication are presented: Homage to Ptolemy and Homage to Copernicus, representing parallel universes of watchmaking. These two single-piece editions embody competing theories of celestial mechanics through 23 astronomical complications and 240 hours of hand-engraving per watch.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Cosmica Duo Grand Complication. A Reversible Universe on the Wrist.
Vacheron Constantin commemorates its 270th anniversary by engineering portals to different dimensions of time itself. The new Les Cabinotiers Cosmica Duo Grande Complication, part of the 'La Quête' series, takes this vision to its logical extreme: a reversible, double-sided masterpiece that allows its wearer to choose between measuring civil time or solar time simply by flipping the watch over. This isn't merely technical showmanship—it's a philosophical statement about humanity's relationship with cosmic measurement.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication High Jewellery 'Moon Dust'
The Quest, celebrating its 270th anniversary, doesn’t seem to stop with the notable releases we’ve had this year. The new Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication High Jewellery ‘Moon Dust’, part of the 'La Quête' series honoring the Maison's 270th anniversary, represents something far beyond technical achievement. This is a double-sided cosmic odyssey, rendered in 18K white gold and featuring diamonds, incorporating 16 astronomical complications.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Armillary Tourbillon 'Myth of the Pleiades'
Vacheron Constantin marks its momentous 270th anniversary with another horological masterpiece that transcends conventional watchmaking boundaries. The new Les Cabinotiers Armillary Tourbillon ‘Myth of the Pleiades’ Unique Piece represents the latest addition to the 'La Quête' series
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Grand Lady Kalla. A Stunning Trio of High Jewellery Timepieces.
Vacheron Constantin unveils three spectacular new versions of the Grand Lady Kalla, marking an exciting evolution in the High Jewellery watch collection that has developed over forty-plus years since the legendary Kallista debuted in 1979. Building upon the original Grand Lady Kalla design launched in 2024, these new creations incorporate colored precious stones for the first time.
Insider: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Burgundy Dial. Hands-on Review.
When the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin watches with gold-toned or burgundy lacquer dials were released at the end of August, we knew we had to work on separate hands-on reviews for both watches. Well, here we are, bringing you the review of the burgundy lacquer dial 18K white gold Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin ref. 4300V/220G-H151.
Watch Auctions: Phillips Watches Decade One Auction. The Vacheron Constantin Prototype That Deserves Your Attention.
What caught our attention? The Vacheron Constantin prototype that is in the auction, along with other interesting prototypes from some of the most renowned independent watchmakers. Not the usual suspects you see at every major auction, but the actual first iterations—the test pieces, the experiments, the watches that capture horological ideas in their rawest form
Watch Auctions: Phillips Watches Partners with Vacheron Constantin to Launch the First-Ever Timepiece Concours d'Élégance
Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo and Vacheron Constantin have joined forces to create the world's first-ever Concours d'Élégance exclusively for timepieces. This groundbreaking collaboration brings together Phillips' auction expertise and Vacheron Constantin's horological heritage to celebrate the artistry and cultural importance of fine watchmaking.
From the Editor: Celebrating 270 Years of Vacheron Constantin's History and Rarest Horological Treasures
Today, September 17, 2025 marks 270 years of uninterrupted history of the oldest watch manufacture in the world: Vacheron Constantin. As the world's oldest continuously operating watch manufacture, the Geneva-based maison has spent nearly three centuries perfecting the art of timekeeping, creating some of the most coveted and technically sophisticated timepieces ever conceived. For serious collectors, understanding Vacheron Constantin's remarkable journey through history—and the extraordinary rare references that punctuate its timeline—represents nothing less than a masterclass in horological excellence
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art 'Tribute to the Quest of Time'. Inspired by La Quête du Temps Clock.
As Vacheron Constantin marks its remarkable 270th anniversary, the Geneva-based manufacture presents another one of its most ambitious and technically sophisticated timepieces to date: the new Métiers d'Art Tribute to the Quest of Time, inspired by the just released La Quête du Temps Mécanique d'Art Clock. This extraordinary double-sided wristwatch represents three years of intensive development, resulting in a horological marvel that seamlessly blends cutting-edge innovation with centuries-old artisanal traditions.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin La Quête du Temps Mécanique d'Art Clock. 6,293 Mechanical Components and 7 Years in the Making.
Vacheron Constantin marks its 270th anniversary with perhaps the most ambitious horological creation ever conceived: La Quête du Temps Mécanique d'Art. This extraordinary astronomical clock represents seven years of development, bringing together master watchmakers, artisans, engineers, astronomers, and renowned automatier François Junod in an unprecedented collaborative effort that transcends traditional watchmaking boundaries.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Gold-Toned and Burgundy Lacquer Dials
In an era where watchmaking increasingly favors bold statements over subtle sophistication, Vacheron Constantin's latest interpretation of the Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin stands as a masterclass in understated luxury. Two compelling new variants that exemplify why, after nearly three centuries, the Maison remains at the pinnacle of haute horlogerie.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Goes Full Celestial Mode with 12 Zodiac-Inspired Masterpieces
Vacheron Constantin just dropped something very special: a dozen hand-guilloché constellation watches that'll make your wallet weep—and your wrist sing—, but well worth it. When Vacheron Constantin decides to celebrate the night sky, they don't mess around. The new Métiers d'Art Tribute to the Celestial collection brings us twelve references, each one a love letter to a specific zodiac constellation.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface
The latest Les Cabinotiers creation represents horological excellence at its most ambitious—a unique piece combining three of haute horlogerie's most challenging complications in one stunning timepiece. This isn't just another grand complication; it's a technical masterpiece that transforms mechanical watchmaking into kinetic art.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Grand Complication Openface. The First Minute Repeater in this Collection.
To continue the celebration of its 270th anniversary, the new Overseas Grand Complication Openface introduces the first minute-repeater in Vacheron Constantin's distinguished Overseas line. The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Grand Complication Openface is a testament to horological innovation, born from an extensive development journey aimed at housing grand complications within an elegant and sporty case architecture.
W&W 2025: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar 270th Anniversary (Live Photos)
The 127-piece limited-edition Traditionnelle Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar ref. 6300T/000P-H056 in Platinum celebrates 270 years of Vacheron Constantin's watchmaking creativity. This exceptional timepiece pairs the complexity of a new calibre with the refined elegance of a hand-guilloché dial, all housed in a 42 mm platinum case only 11.1 mm thick.
W&W 2025: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Date Openface 270th Anniversary (Live Photos)
The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Date Openface 270th Anniversary is available in platinum and is limited to 370 pieces. This exceptional timepiece features a case entirely sculpted from 950 platinum, seamlessly merging mechanical excellence with innovative design.
W&W 2025: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface 270th Anniversary (Live Photos)
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.
W&W 2025: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication 'La Première'. The Most Complicated Wristwatch in the World with 41 Complications.
The watch collecting world is buzzing with excitement, and for good reason. Vacheron Constantin has shattered the world record for the most complicated wristwatch ever created. Their Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication ‘La Première’ isn't just another luxury timepiece—it's a revolution in mechanical watchmaking.
