A state of the art perpetual calendar complication coupled with meticulous skills of an artisan, the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle ref. 43172 is the synthesis that delights connoisseurs. The model was available in 18K pink gold and platinum and was sized at 39mm diameter. Revealing the soul of the movement based on the classic geometry of the Traditionnelle, master engravers and watchmakers joint forces to transform this timepiece into a ballet of pierced bridges, gears and rotor. In theory, the symmetrical perpetual calendar layout could be distracted by the abundant of engravings, but thankful to the mastermind at Vacheron Constantin, legibility is nothing to be sacrificed. To achieve this, all indications are printed on a white ring on top of a sapphire disc, preserving its transparent qualities.
The celebrated architecture of the calibre 1120 can be fully admired all around. Powered by the decorated skeletonized Maltese cross rotor, the movement is completely engraved with motifs inspired by the trellis pattern of the Eiffel Tower, the movement is further stamped with the Geneva hallmark of excellence.
Well-preserved with a hint of understated extravagance, the present timepiece is perfect for the discerning collector who appreciates artisanal movements.