Perhaps one of the rarest birds we’ve run in the past decade is the Vacheron Constantin Kalla Lord ref. 35711 timepiece which features no less than 316 emerald-cut diamonds, including 26 set into the dial. All gemstones have been carefully matched for uniform clarity, color, and cut. Totaling 55 carats in all and forming 8,216 gleaming facets, they are mounted on 140 grams of solid 18K white gold. The watch crystal is made of corundum, the hardest natural substance after diamond, and an iconic watch from the early 1980s.
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Insider: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Sunburst Green. The Hottest Watch of 2024.
This year Vacheron Constantin decided to do a first in the Overseas collection and added an 18K pink gold case sunburst green dial Overseas Dual Time to the lineup. This hands-on review will tell you everything you need to know about this new watch after enjoying the watch outside of the watch show and in natural light. Without a doubt, this is the hottest watch release of 2024, and its refined look is unparalleled.
Breaking News: Louis Ferla to Leave Vacheron Constantin and Become CEO of Cartier
Today July 2, 2024, Richemont announced that Louis Ferla, currently Chief Executive Officer of Vacheron Constantin will succeed Cyrille Vigneron as Chief Executive Officer of Cartier, effective September 1, 2024. Mr. Vigneron, who has decided to retire after eight successful years at the helm of the Maison, will assume the position of Chairman of Cartier Culture & Philanthropy effective the same date as Louis Ferla becomes CEO of the brand and work with Ferla to ensure a smooth transition.
Experience: Fernet-Branca Menta. The Herbal Italian Liqueur that Pairs Perfectly with a Sunburst Green Overseas Dual Time.
Fernet-Branca is an Italian brand of fernet, a style of amaro or bitters. It was formulated in Milan in 1845 and is manufactured thereby Fratelli Branca Distillerie. The Fernet-Branca Menta is a unique liqueur that combines the bitter notes of Fernet with a refreshing hint of mint. This Italian spirit offers a complex flavor profile, with the intense herbal qualities of Fernet balanced by the coolness of mint making it a perfect digestif or aperitif, and even a perfect hangover remedy to settle the stomach.
W&W 2024: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date (Live Pics)
The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date ref. 4010U/000G-H070 epitomizes understated elegance and timeless sophistication. With its clean lines, uncluttered dial, and slender profile measuring 9.7 mm in thickness, this watch exudes a classic charm that transcends fleeting trends. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and the highest level of Swiss watchmaking expertise, each timepiece in the Patrimony collection stands as a testament to Vacheron Constantin's rich heritage and commitment to excellence.
W&W 2024: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Manual-Winding (Live Pics)
At Watches & Wonders 2024, the oldest watch manufacture in the world presented an updated Patrimony Manual-Winding with a smaller case measuring 39 mm —one millimeter smaller than its predecessor— in diameter and available in either 18K white gold as reference 1410U/000G-H017 or in 18K pink gold as reference 1410U/000R-H018.
W&W 2024: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Sunburst Green (Live Pics)
As we informed you a week ago, for Watches & Wonders 2024, Vacheron Constantin decided to do a first in the Overseas collection and added four 18K pink gold models with a brand new color to their dials. Our second favorite in this new lineup is the Overseas Chronograph reference 5520V/210R-B966. The warm tones of the 5N pink gold and the intensity of the sunburst green dial create a combination that is pure fire and as sexy as it gets.
W&W 2024: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph Platine (Live Pics)
One of the big stars of Watches & Wonders 2024 is the new Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph Platine in a 50-piece limited edition. Equipped with a platinum 42.5 mm case, crown, dial, clasp, and strap stitching —silk and platinum thread— also in platinum, this watch is one of those that takes your breath away. Combining two complications, a tourbillon, and a mono-pusher chronograph, the perfectly legible dial features a large tourbillon aperture at 12 o'clock, while the 45-minute chronograph counter is positioned at 3 o'clock and the power reserve indicator at 6 o'clock.
W&W 2024: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding Date 41 and 35 Sunburst Green (Live Pics)
For Watches & Wonders 2024, Vacheron Constantin decided to do a first in the Overseas collection and added four 18K pink gold models with a brand new color to their dials. The Overseas Self-Winding Date is available in 41 mm as reference 4520V/210R-B967 or with a 35 mm case with a diamond set bezel as reference 4605V/200R-B969. Both watches are simply gorgeous and perfectly sized for unisex wear.
W&W 2024: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon Titanium Blue (Live Pics)
Vacheron Constantin is expanding its range of titanium watches with a new Overseas Tourbillon model this time with a blue lacquered dial. Entirely made of titanium with a 42.5 mm case and a bracelet, crown, and bezel also in titanium, the new Overseas Tourbillon Titanium Blue ref. 6000V/210T-H032 is the perfect successor to the first titanium Overseas Tourbillon Skeleton presented in 2022.
W&W 2024: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time Sunburst Green (Live Pics)
One of our favorites is the new Overseas Dual Time Sunburst Green Dial ref. 7920V/210R-B965 which could have easily been released as a special edition for Mexico because of the combination of the green dial and the red accents on the AM/PM indicator and on the dual time pointer hand.
W&W 2024: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date and Patrimony Manual-Winding
New diameter, new dial and strap colors, customization: the collection continues to be firmly rooted in the modernity of its era with three new models. Two manual-winding models in white gold or pink gold feature a new 39 mm diameter, an antique silver-toned dial, a closed case back providing scope for personalized engraving and two new strap colors in azure blue or olive-green. Lastly, a new white gold model with moon phases and retrograde date with an old-silver-toned dial and an olive-green alligator strap.
W&W 2024: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon Titanium Now with Blue Dial
Vacheron Constantin is expanding its range of titanium watches with a new Overseas Tourbillon model this time with a blue lacquered dial. Entirely made of titanium, from its 42.5 mm case to bracelet and from crown to bezel, this model graced with the collection's emblematic blue dial is powered by ultra-thin self-winding Calibre 2160.
W&W 2024: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Sunburst Green Dials and Pink Gold Cases
A first in the Overseas collection and a new color for four 18K pink gold models including the Overseas Chronograph, Overseas Dual Time, and Self-Winding Date in 41 mm and 35 mm. In perfect harmony with the spirit of travel, this new sunburst green hue can now be found on the dials of the 35 mm gemset, the 41 mm self-winding date, the 42.5 mm chronograph and 41 mm dual time models.
W&W 2024: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph Platine
For Watches & Wonders 2024, Vacheron Constantin presents the new Traditionnelle Tourbillon Chronograph Platine in a 50-piece limited edition joining the Collection Excellence Platine. Attired in platinum throughout its 42.5 mm case, crown, dial, clasp and strap stitching, this watch is powered by the manual wound calibre 3200. Developed to mark the brand's 260th anniversary, this movement incorporates a monopusher chronograph with a tourbillon regulator.
News: Vacheron Constantin Unveils 'Masterpiece on Your Wrist Program' with The MET
Established in 2023, the partnership between Vacheron Constantin and The Metropolitan Museum of Art —The MET— was created with the long-term vision of safeguarding and passing on knowledge and expertise. The ‘Masterpiece on your Wrist’ program offers Vacheron Constantin’s clients the possibility of creating a single-piece edition Les Cabinotiers watch, the dial of which will feature an enamel reproduction of an artwork chosen by the client.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac 'Year of the Dragon'
The two 25-piece Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac —Year of the Dragon— limited editions celebrate one of China’s most beloved astrological signs. Framed by an elegant 40 mm case in 950 platinum or 18K 5N pink gold, the art of engraving combines with enameling skills to depict the dragon, a supernatural creature symbolizing power, luck, and nobility.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Quartz 33 ref. 1225V
Cloaked in 18K 5N pink gold and set with 78 diamonds comes the first Vacheron Constantin Overseas Quartz 33 mm with an integrated bracelet and a denim blue dial. This 18K 5N pink gold Overseas combines femininity, delicacy, and sporty allure.
From the Archives: Visiting the Vacheron Constantin Manufacture. World’s Oldest Watch Manufacture.
As you all know, Vacheron Constantin is not only one of the three brands that integrate the 'Holy Trinity of Watchmaking' but also the oldest watch manufacture in the world with an uninterrupted history that spans across almost three centuries —268 years to be precise. Therefore, a visit to the Vacheron Constantin Manufacture in Plan-les-Ouates —a municipality on the outskirts of Geneva, Switzerland— is a fascinating experience that as watch collectors and scholars, we will cherish forever.
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon High Jewelry
A first in the Overseas collection is the new Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon High Jewellery in a combination of white gold and the collection's signature blue dial, along with the setting of 85 baguette-cut diamonds on its Maltese cross-shaped bezel, indexes, and strap’s clasp. This 42.5 mm diameter sporty-chic watch features a slender curvature thanks to its ultra-thin automatic movement the in-house Calibre 2160 with tourbillon. The watch comes with a matching 18K white gold bracelet and two additional interchangeable straps in blue calfskin and rubber that are secured by a likewise interchangeable white gold pin buckle set with baguette-cut diamonds.
