Métiers d'Art La Légende du Zodiaque Chinois - Limited Edition of 12 Pieces Each
Vacheron Constantin is pursuing its dialogue with collectors and passionate devotees of Haute Horlogerie by enriching its Métiers d'Art La Légende du Zodiaque Chinois series with the sign of the monkey. The latter will take over from that of the goat at the Chinese New Year on February 8th 2016.
Technical Specifications:
The case, in platinum or 18kt rose gold, measures 40mm x 12.7mm. It has a sapphire crystal, a sapphire display back, and it is water resistant to 30 meters. "2016" is engraved in the caseback.
Movement is the Swiss automatic Vacheron in-house caliber 2460G4 with 27 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 40 hours. It features a 22kt gold rotor. All movement components are finely finished in accordance with the criteria of the Hallmark of Geneva. Functions are: hours, minutes, day of the week and date in apertures.
The dial is 18kt gold, hand-engraved and Grand Feu enamelled. Hand-engraved platinum or 18kt rose gold monkey at the center. The hands-free time display is achieved through four apertures showing the hours, minutes, days and dates. The indications are two of the dragging variety and two of the jumping type.
It comes on a dark blue or brown Mississippiensis alligator leather strap with alligator inner shell, which is hand-stitched, saddle-finished, with large square scales and a platinum or 18kt rose gold clasp.
It is delivered with a corrector pen, a magnifying glass and a dedicated brochure to better showcase the craftsmanship and the technicality behind these creations. They are available only through the Vacheron Constantin boutiques.
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