Exceptional timepieces
The iconic American 1921
watch faithfully reborn
To mark the 100th anniversary of the American 1921 watch, Vacheron Constantin delved into its archives and its horological expertise to offer a faithful reproduction of the timepiece emblematic of an era.
A bridge between the past
and future of the Maison
This exceptional one-of-a-kind creation mobilised the remarkable expertise of the Maison’s Restoration workshop and the Heritage department for an entire year.
This approach might be a first in the watch industry, reflecting Vacheron Constantin’s commitment to the conservation, transmission and continuous enrichment of its heritage and of traditional skills.
Rebirth of a vintage
movement
Only 24 pieces of the reference dated 1921 were originally manufactured. And in 2021, just one unique piece was presented, offering a journey into the creativity of the Roaring Twenties and reviving the beauty of artisanal skills as practiced a century ago.
The result of this remarkable stylistic exercise is an exceptional collector's item symbolising Vacheron Constantin's unwavering commitment to the transmission, enhancement and continuous enrichment of its production skills.
The Heritage and Restoration
departments: committed to perpetuating the art of Haute Horlogerie
Months of research in the Manufacture's archives, weeks of thoughtful observation, as well as numerous experiments, failed attempts and ultimately successfully trials were required to achieve the final result.
Antique machines
and tools
In order to reproduce the manual operations operations performed back in the day, artisans had to work with historical tools from Vacheron Constantin’s Heritage.
These vintage machines were complemented by tools specially made for this project, such as bespoke milling-cutters and riveting tools in line with those of the early 20th century, enabling the artisans to work in a manner attuned to that period and closely reproducing the operations and development techniques of the time.
