In this article, patrick_y, a respected voice in the WatchProSite community, shares his curated selection of Vacheron Constantin's 2022 novelties. His initial impressions, based on exclusive press releases, offer a collector's perspective on key releases like the Overseas Tourbillon Skeleton and the Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Chronograph. This piece serves as an excellent reference for understanding the brand's direction and specific models that captivated enthusiasts at the time of their launch.
In 2022 Vacheron Constantin launches a few Novelties. Here, we're focusing on some of my favorites models that I was fortunate to receive the press releases for!
For
those who prefer an even more special movement, the tourbillon - a
complication Vacheron Constantin does extremely well, they've made it in
a skeletonized Overseas version. Now, I still adore the Traditionelle
Tourbillon that I reviewed a few years ago - that was EXTRAORDINARY!
One of the best tourbillons in the world. Here's a link.
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Vacheron Constantin has basically made my favorite tourbillon in a
sporty version and a skeletonized version for today's more casual
environment! A beauty. Note, the peripheral rotor makes this watch
extra cool - it's automatically wound yet the rotor never blocks the
transparency of the entire movement!
Overseas Perpetual Calendar Skeleton in Rose Gold. This is basically an extension of a previous launch, but this time in rose gold, a white gold version has already been launched previously and a rose gold skeleton without the bracelet was also launched previously as well. But what a gorgeous and thin perpetual calendar! Sporty elegance! Goes well with a suit or shirtless with a surfboard, and just about everything between!
Am I saving the best for last? I don't know. But I have always liked the Vacheron Constantin Perpetual Calendar Chronograph. A part of the Traditionelle collection, this Vacheron Constantin is just perfect. It has a Lemania base movement that powers the chronograph with a perpetual calendar module grafted on top. This watch also features one of the best moonphases in the industry, with 122 years between adjustment, and a carved white gold disc that shows the moon either smiling or distressed. This and the Sarpaneva are the best moonphases in the industry. The salmon dial is of course a desirable color that surprisingly matches a lot of clothes quite well. Definitely a great watch that will be extremely rare - production is quite limited on these pieces!
The last piece I want to draw to your attention is this one-of-a-kind turtle! This is a miniature enamel painting. Only one was made. While it appears monochrome, it actually was not. Red, blue, white, and black paints were used, if not more. Over a dozen firings in the kiln were required to bring out the full depth and body of the artwork. Each of those firings creates risk of cracking or some other un-repair-able calamity that would mean the previous efforts were all wasted. Just exquisite!
Which ones catch your eye? What are your thoughts?
