A modern expression of the grand Geneva watchmaking tradition, the aptly named Traditionnelle collection is enriching its palette of horological complications with a star in the mechanical watchmaking firmament: the tourbillon. This is driven by the new Vacheron Constantin Caliber 2160, the first self-winding tourbillon movement from the Maison. The new Traditionnelle watch comes with a 41 mm- diameter case in 18K 5N pink gold, as well an exclusive Collection Excellence Platine edition.

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The new Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle tourbillon creation feature all the attributes of its proud lineage. Endowed with a stepped round case and lugs, slender bezel and a fluted caseback, railway- type minute track, Dauphine-type hands and “bâtons de Genève” hour-markers, it is driven by self-winding in-house movement revealed through the back of their 18K 5N pink gold or 950 platinum case.

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Traditionnelle tourbillon, in pink gold – Caliber 2160

The Traditionnelle tourbillon watch is a new milestone in the history of the Maison, since its 41 mm-diameter case in 18K 5N pink gold houses the first self-winding movement developed by Vacheron Constantin. In addition to the elegance of its openworked carriage shaped like a Maltese cross, the emblem of the Manufacture, Caliber 2160 is distinguished by its incredible slimness: this ultra-thin 188-part movement endowed with an approximately 80-hour power reserve measures just 5.65 mm thick. Its relatively sedate frequency (2.5 Hz), along with its 22K gold peripheral oscillating weight, provide a chance to admire the steady beating of its mechanism and the exceptional level of traditional finishing visible through the sapphire crystal caseback. The bar of the tourbillon carriage is entirely hand-bevelled, a craftsmanship operation that takes almost 12 hours for this component alone. The new Traditionnelle tourbillon timepiece displays the hours and minutes with central hands, while the small seconds appear at 6 o’clock on the tourbillon, framed by an opaline silver-toned dial graced with gold hour-markers and bi-facetted Dauphine-type hands.

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Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Collection Excellence Platine

Vacheron Constantin has chosen to highlight this new Traditionnelle model by creating an exclusive Collection Excellence Platine edition. Through this concept launched in 2006, the Maison offers collectors exceptional watches, ranging from the simplest to the most complicated and issued in limited editions. The aesthetic signature of this prestigious range is the 950 platinum attiring the case, the sand-blasted dial bearing the secret “Pt950” inscription between 4 and 5 o’clock, as well as the folding clasp. The dark blue alligator leather strap is hand-stitched with 950 platinum and silk threads. Magnified by this precious metal, the Traditionnelle Tourbillon watch is issued in 25-piece individually numbered editions.

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TECHNICAL DATA Traditionnelle Tourbillon

Reference: 6000T/000R-B346; Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece

Calibre: 2160; Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin; Mechanical, self winding, peripheral rotor; 31 mm (131⁄2’’’) diameter, 5.65 mm thick; Approximately 80 hours of power reserve; 2.5 Hz (18,000 vibrations/hour); 188 components; 30 jewels

Indications: Hours, minutes, small seconds on tourbillon carriage; Tourbillon

Case: 18K 5N pink gold; 41 mm diameter, 10.4 mm thick; Transparent sapphire crystal caseback; Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 meters)

Dial: Silvered opaline; 18K 5N pink applied hour-markers and Maltese cross

Strap: Dark brown Mississippiensis alligator leather with alligator inner shell, hand-stitched, saddle-finish, large square scales

Clasp: 8K 5N pink gold folding clasp; Polished half Maltese cross-shaped

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TECHNICAL DATA Traditionnelle Tourbillon Collection Excellence Platine

Reference: 6000T/000P-B347; Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece

Calibre: 2160; Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin; Mechanical, self-winding, peripheral rotor; 31 mm (131⁄2’’’) diameter, 5.65 mm thick Approximately 80 hours of power reserve; 2.5 Hz (18,000 vibrations/hour); 188 components; 30 jewels

Indications: Hours, minutes, small seconds on tourbillon carriage; Tourbillon

Case: 950 platinum; 41 mm diameter, 10.4 mm thick; Transparent sapphire crystal caseback; Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 meters)

Dial: 950 platinum, sand-blasted; “Pt950” hallmark between 4 and 5 o’clock; 18K white gold applied hour-markers and Maltese cross

Strap: Dark blue Mississippiensis alligator leather with alligator leather inner shell, hand-stitched with 950 platinum and silk, saddle-finish, large square scales

Clasp: 950 platinum folding clasp; Polished half Maltese cross-shaped

Limited edition of 25 individually numbered pieces; “N°X/25” engraved on caseback

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The price for the pink gold version is $118,000 and $149,000 for the platinum version.

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