Vacheron Constantin hosts a global launch of its newest high complications “Atelier Cabinotiers” in Dubai

  |   27-04-2016

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Established in 1755 in Geneva, Vacheron Constantin is the world’s oldest watch manufacture and has been making watches without any interruption for more than 260 years. Ever since its founding, Vacheron Constantin has been making special-order watches and for the very first time in Dubai, the world’s oldest Haute Horlogerie manufacture hosted a stunning global launch of its newest high complications and most unique pieces that are a part of the renowned “Atelier Cabinotiers.”

 

This is a dedicated service for bespoke pieces from the brand. The exclusive gathering was attended by prominent VIP guests, socialites and bloggers from the region who not only discovered the breathtaking pieces but also met with the Director of Atelier Cabinotiers of the Maison, Mr. Dominique Bernaz.

 

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[Image: Maître Cabinotier Retrograde Armillary Tourbillon]

A main highpoint of the spectacular exhibition was the showcasing of the Maître Cabinotier Retrograde Armillary Tourbillon, a truly magnificent creation. This timepiece bearing the Hallmark of Geneva was produced by the three master watchmakers. They incorporated two of the complicated features of the superwatch: the armillary tourbillon and the double retrograde indication. Its contemporary styling opens the remarkable structure of the calibre 1990 movement to view. The high-precision manually wound movement is housed in a 45.7 mm case in white gold. Four patent applications have been filed for this unique model.

 

The lighting reaction of the retrograde hands contrasts with the statelier pace of the armillary tourbillon with a spherical balance spring. The elegantly structured tourbillon operates as a sphere perpetually rotating on two axes under a sapphire crystal dome at 9 o’clock. It’s called an armillary tourbillon because it is based on an armillary sphere like the one incorporated in an astronomic clock made by the French clockmaker, Antide Janvier, in the 18th century. The tourbillon is a visual evocation of the rings and hoops of the ancient model of the celestial sphere.

 

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[Image: Maître Cabinotier 15-Complications Lions]

Vacheron Constantin unveils an extremely sophisticated Grande Complication wristwatch, Maître Cabinotier 15-Complications Lions. Equipped with an exceptional set of functions and featuring an entirely hand-engraved case with 4 lions on a savannah background. This impressive feat of miniaturisation, driven by manual- winding calibre, brings together 15 of the most demanding Haute Horlogerie complications and gives pride of place to astronomical functions. This exceptional movement embodying a compendium of horological excellence and bearing the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva is housed within a 47 mm-diameter, 19.1 mm-thick 18K 5N pink gold case. Inspired by one of the most complicated wristwatch that paid eloquent tribute in 2005 to the 250th anniversary of the Geneva-based Manufacture – Vacheron Constantin’s very famous Tour de l’Ile, the unique Maître Cabinotier 15-Complications Lions watch demonstrates the remarkable expertise Vacheron Constantin has acquired in the art of combining multiple complications within an extremely small space.

 

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[Image: Malte tourbillon high jewellery.]

Symbolising the cultural bridge between the arts, engineering and creative genius, Vacheron Constantin’s Malte tourbillon high jewellery, certified by the Hallmark of Geneva, brings together the magic of watchmaking and the mystery of gem-setting. Created by the Atelier Cabinotiers, this unique piece features an invisible settings entirely hand-crafted, dressed in 398 baguette diamonds and 36 yellow diamonds (totalling approximately 19.67 carats), creating a supreme illumination of time and of the tourbillon.

 

An exceptional watch deserved an equally exceptional movement and this model is duly equipped with mechanical hand-wound calibre, comprising 169 parts and endowed with an almost two-day power reserve. This new tonneau-shaped movement – making a perfect fit with the case – is entirely developed and crafted within the Manufacture. The exceptional character of the 2795 calibre is underscored by its Côtes de Genève decoration, meticulous hand-chamfering of the bar edges, and engraved individual serial number.