Métiers d'Art
Tribute to great civilisations - Victoire de Samothrace
7620A/000G-B928 42 mm White Gold
Tribute to great civilisations - Victoire de Samothrace 7620A/000G-B928
Introduced by the Republic and Canton of Geneva in 1886 as the ultimate standard in excellence and an emblem of Geneva’s fine watchmaking expertise, the Poinçon de Genève or Hallmark of Geneva, is synonymous with provenance, quality craftsmanship and reliability.
In close collaboration with the Louvre Museum, Vacheron Constantin pays homage to the great civilizations of Antiquity. Those chosen were the Persian Empire of Darius I, Egypt in the time of the pharaohs, the Hellenistic Greece of the successors of Alexander the Great, and imperial Rome. Each of these eras is represented by an iconic work kept in the Louvre Museum, reproduced in the form of a miniature sculpted applique in gold. Showcasing this remarkable engraving, each era reveals a sub-dial decorated with motifs taken from the decorative arts of the same period. By virtue of its construction, the self-winding 2460 G4/2 caliber gives free rein to creativity and these exceptional, masterful compositions.
Métiers d’Art Tribute to the Quest of Time
A wristwatch complement to the monumental La Quête du Temps
Against a star chart showing the sky over Geneva at Vacheron Constantin’s founding, a golden Astronomer points out the time on a deceptively simple double-retrograde display. Sidereal time and real-time tracking of the constellations on the rear dial bear witness to the true complexity of this anniversary piece.
A Tribute to the Quest of Time
Where history, savoir-faire, and design converge in a masterpiece of Haute Horlogerie
This 270th anniversary piece pays tribute to Vacheron Constantin’s heritage while complementing the Maison’s La Quête du Temps, whose Astronomer the central figure alludes to. The watch also references the 1930 ‘Bras en l’Air’ pocketwatch while showcasing the Maison’s mastery of sophisticated retrograde mechanisms and astronomical displays.
A testament to Vacheron Constantin’s technical expertise, the Manufacture’s new Calibre 3670 represents three years of development and four patent applications. Comprising 512 components, it combines a six-day power reserve with high-frequency operation of 5 Hz, powering a double retrograde display with a choice of on-demand or continuous operation.
The design blends traditional artistry with innovative techniques and materials. Standing before the sky above Geneva as it looked on 17 September, 1755, the dial’s golden figure titanium figure, like the realistic 3D moon, is treated with PVD coatings but meticulously finished by hand. Meanwhile the hour and minutes scales are hand crafted in 18k 3N white gold.
Watch Specifications
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Diameter 42 mm
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Thickness 12.93 mm
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Water-resistance 3 bar (30 m)
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Case back Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
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Dial description Métiers d’art dial inspired by Greek civilisation. Hand-engraved 18K gold applique depicting the Victoire of Samothrace. Brown enamel centre dial and grisaille enamelling periphery depicting decorative friezes taken from two Greek vases. Sapphire crystal glass engraved by metallization with ancient Greek script taken from a votive stele discovered in Samothrace. Line-engraved 18K gold outer frieze inspired from the Vase of Pergamon. Tone-on-tone discs indicating the hours, minutes, days and date.
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Material of the bracelet Alligator leather (Brown)
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Buckle type Triple folding clasp
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Buckle material White Gold
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Watch country of origin Switzerland
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Certification Hallmark Of Geneva
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Reference 2460 G4/2
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Energy Self-winding
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Functions Date by aperture, Day by aperture, Hour by aperture, Minute by aperture, Balance-stop
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Diameter 31 mm
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Thickness 6.05 mm
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Number of parts 237
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Number of jewels 27
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Power reserve 40 h
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Frequency 28800 V.P.H. (4 Hz)
