Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twinbeat SIHH 2019

amanico · 2019-01-21T07:17:58Z

Explore the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twinbeat, an innovative SIHH 2019 release with dual-frequency movement. Discover its 65-day power reserve and perpetual calendar benefits.

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Amanico introduces the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twinbeat, highlighting its innovative dual-frequency movement as a standout piece from SIHH 2019. This article explores the watch's technical ingenuity, aesthetic details, and the practical benefits of its unique power reserve system for perpetual calendar owners.

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It is too bad that I didn't have the time to have a photo session at the Vacheron Booth, this year, because I missed that one of the most interesting watch of this year, the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twinbeat.

What do we have, here?

A watch offering the possibility to choose between two frequencies, 5 HZ or 1, 2 Hertz via a selector / pusher located at 8 o clock.

To make it simple, when you wear the watch, you need the best accuracy, hence, the fastest frequency. You will have 4 Days power reserve at that pace.

When you don't wear the watch, you can opt for the lowest frequency, 1, 2 Hz, and you will have accuracy and autonomy, with 65 days power reserve.

Which is particularly useful when the watch in question is a perpetual calendar, as it won't oblige you to set the date if you let it in the safe for more than 4 days.

The nice looking manual winding movement, Cal 3610:

Smart, the watch is. Beautiful, it is, too.

The proportions are excellent with its 42 mm case which is 12, 3 high. The case is made of platinum.

The dial and back sides are superb.

A document explaining the new Twinbeats:

The only " problem "... The price: 210 000 Euros.

Other than that, I am happy to see Vacheron issuing a special and original watch, this year.

And I can tell you several brands I visited at the SIHH this year mentioned this watch with respect and admiration.

Now, just one question, to end: Vacheron perpetual calendars have to be set through several pushers, which is fastidious, and which makes the technical solution of the Twinbeat as useful as it is interesting.

Would it be so useful and interesting if you could adjust the perpetual calendar forward and backward just through the crown?

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twinbeat offers a unique and innovative solution to perpetual calendar 'downfalls' by allowing users to switch between a high-frequency (5 Hz, 4-day power reserve) and a low-frequency (1.2 Hz, 65-day power reserve) mode without affecting timekeeping.
While the concept and movement execution are highly praised, some collectors are less enthusiastic about the dial design, specifically the use of red for indicators, sapphire disks for QP, and the semi-skeletonized face, hoping for a more traditional aesthetic in future iterations.
The dual-frequency mechanism is seen as a logical and groundbreaking innovation that makes one wonder why it hasn't been implemented before, with hopes that this technology will be applied to more accessible models in the future.
The watch's high price point (210,000 Euros) makes this innovative technology exclusive to a select few, raising discussions about making such advancements more widely available.
The absence of a day indicator on the perpetual calendar and the placement of the logo underneath the crystal are noted as minor design concerns.
The Twinbeat's technical solution is particularly useful for perpetual calendars, as it avoids the tedious process of resetting multiple pushers after a period of inactivity, though the question remains if this innovation would be as critical if perpetual calendars could be adjusted via the crown.
The watch is lauded for being a maverick and innovative piece in an industry that often sees similar complications, with appreciation for Vacheron Constantin's vision and execution.

The Discussion

Pour le Mérite

Jan 21, 2019

Vacheron Constantin is really rocking complications in recent years but they should focus on their primary collections, too.

They should thin their portfolio and start to make some reasonable sized classical watches again. Also I'm asking myself who decided to release the Overseas Ultra-Thin in white gold? Like wtf!

amanico

Jan 21, 2019

Good point, Pour le Mérite, good point... [nt]

dr.kol

Jan 21, 2019

A dream watch.

VCstarts to give hard time to their main rival. Kari

amanico

Jan 21, 2019

This one, yes... [nt]

emcquillan

Jan 21, 2019

Ha, very good question at the end.

Wouldn’t it be simpler with easy to use pushers to correct the perpetual calendar date? Well put Nicolas. I am in love with this dual frequency intellectually and aesthetically despite this question. It’s out of my reach, but if it was a little more mortal I would seriously consider making an effort to acquire one. It’s haunting me. Well done Vacheron!

amanico

Jan 21, 2019

That was the discussion I had with someone from another brand during the SIHH... ;) [nt]

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