Curved tonneau case with domed crystal. Big applied Breguet numerals on a champagne colored dial and cathedral style hands. Hinged case back. Cal 9’ 94, adjusted in 5 pos. At 23mm x 42mm and 8.5mm, wears surprisingly pretty big. Wouldn’t it be interesting
I discovered recently the existence of these two “ Métiers d'art ” timepieces made by Vacheron Constantin in 1953 . Both feature a cloisonné enamel dial made by Stern Frères and depicting a mermaid , probably the twin-tailed Melusina . Ref. 4710 in yellow
Of all the interpretations of the Lemania 2310 , this particular one, caliber 1142 , is my personal favorite . One thing that's rarely mentioned is that this hand-wound caliber provides an extraordinary tactile sensation when you wind it. The best I've ex
Two versions of the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 (both measuring 38.5 x 10.9 mm and powered by caliber 1142 ): Steel Hodinkee Edition ref. 5000H/000A with Pulsometer scale (2017) Platinum ref. 5000H/000P-B058 with Tachymeter scale
Since this is my 20k post, I wanted to make it a little special . So here is my Cornes de Vache with an encaustic painting by a dear friend . She is an illustrator and painter . The painting is inspired by Rembrandt 's Portrait of Hendrickje Stoffels , hi
Tonight I had a chance to marvel at a jaw-dropping collection from Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers - a department creating bespoke, one-of-a-kind timepieces. In collaboration with the Louvre Museum, the watches pay tribute to four great ancient civili