
Métiers d'Art
Tribute to great civilisations - Lion de Darius
7620A/000R-B926 42 mm Pink Gold
Tribute to great civilisations - Lion de Darius 7620A/000R-B926
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.








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 Persian civilisation. Hand-engraved 18K gold applique with patina depicting the Lion of Darius, one of the few decorative elements of the Palace of Darius in Susa. Background made of turquoise and mochaite jasper in stone marquetry. Sapphire crystal glass engraved by metallization with writing elements taken from a tablet inscribed in Old Persian. Champlevé enamel & engraved metal outer frieze inspired by the Frieze of Archers in the Palace of Darius. Tone-on-tone discs indicating the hours, minutes, days and date.
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Material of the bracelet Alligator leather (Grey)
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Buckle type Double
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Buckle material 18K pink gold
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Watch country of origin Switzerland
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Certifications 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)