Vacheron Constantin Announces Traditionnelle Manual-Winding Collection Excellence Platine
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Vacheron Constantin has created a new watch to add to its Collection Excellence Platine, and it is made almost entirely from the precious metal platinum.Luxury watchmakers often use platinum in their creations, and Vacheron Constantin has acknowledged the metVacheron Constantin Announces Traditionnelle Manual-Winding Collection Excellence Platine
Vacheron Constantin has created a new watch to add to its Collection Excellence Platine, and it is made almost entirely from the precious metal platinum.Luxury watchmakers often use platinum in their creations, and Vacheron Constantin has acknowledged the metal’s popularity by creating an entire collection with it. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer, which was founded in 1755 and is one of the oldest in the world, created the Collection Excellence Platine to showcase platinum in 2006. The collection which is dedicated to the precious metal consists of a number of limited edition models, and to this Vacheron Constantin has added the Traditionnelle manual-winding - Collection Excellence Platine timepiece.In the Traditionnelle manual-winding watch, understated and elegant design is at the forefront. The watch importantly symbolizes the Vacheron Constantin spirit, while showcasing the house’s fine watchmaking traditions. Presented in an all-platinum version the new entrant in the Collection Excellence Platine will be made available in a 75-piece limited edition that is individually numbered.The watch is made from 950 platinum which is used in the creation of the case, dial, crown, and strap buckle. The hour-markers and hands are crafted from white gold. A unique element in the watch is that the stitching present on the dark blue alligator leather strap is created with a combination of interwoven platinum and silk thread.The dial has a unique sandblasted finish with a contemporary look, and it is punctuated by slim applied hour-markers. Added to this is a railway-styled minute track, while the small seconds display is present at 6 o'clock. The watch has a 38 mm diameter case and comes with a mechanical, manual-winding 4400 AS calibre with a 65-hour power reserve and features transparent sapphire crystal on its caseback.Click on the slideshow to check the watch.http://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more