Fiftysix
Self-winding
4600E/000R-B576 40 mm Pink Gold
Self-winding 4600E/000R-B576
With its retro-contemporary look, box-type crystal and sector dial, this timepiece takes inspiration from watches from the 1950s. The sepia-brown dial goes perfectly with the 18K 5N pink gold case and features an authentic brown calfskin-leather strap. Visible through the sapphire back, its self-winding mechanical movement displays the Côtes de Genève finishing and an oscillating weight in 22K pink gold, whose shape is inspired by the Maltese cross.
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 40 mm
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Thickness 9.6 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 Double finished sepia brown-toned dial: opaline center and sunburst satin exterior. Date at 3 o'clock. 18K gold baton-type hour/minute hands. 18K gold hour-markers and Arabic numerals. Hour/minute hands and hour-markers highlighted with blue SuperLuminova®.
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Material of the bracelet Calfskin leather (Brown)
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Buckle type Ardillon buckle
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Buckle material 18K pink gold
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Watch country of origin Switzerland
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Reference 1326
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Energy Self-winding
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Functions Hours, Balance-stop, Minutes, Central seconds , Date by aperture
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Diameter 26.2 mm
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Thickness 4.3 mm
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Number of parts 142
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Number of jewels 25
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Power reserve 48 h
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Frequency 28800 V.P.H. (4 Hz)
