In 2006, with the inception and creation of the Collection Excellence Platine, Vacheron Constantin wanted to honor the intrinsic alliance between pure mechanical refinement and an inestimably precious material, platinum.
Rare, pure, and eternal, platinum which was discovered in the 18th century has been the favored material in the field of Fine Watchmaking since the beginning of the 19th century. Noblest of all metals, the distinctive choice of material from Vacheron Constantin further heightened the gravitas and importance of the present timepiece. Luxurious and exclusive, after an extensive research and development period the team managed to create a jaw dropping sandblasted platinum dial. Noticeable from the platinum PT950 hallmark between 4 and 5 o'clock, Vacheron Constantin wanted to keep a pure platinum dial with no protective coating to keep the metal's intrinsic "raw" metallic aspect as much as possible.
Equipped with Calibre 2260, the Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-day tourbillon Collection Excellence Platine features a mechanical hand-wound tourbillon movement boasting an impressive 14-day power reserve. In addition to the tourbillon, paired with a small second at 6 o’clock, the movement also features a power-reserve display at 12 o'clock. Such is the refinement, the entire watch bears the exclusive Hallmark of Geneva.
In excellent condition, the present Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-day tourbillon was issued in a 50-piece individually numbered limited edition, of which the present timepiece is number 9.