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Man of Many
12-07-2025
- Business
- Man of Many
The Wind Up – Watch News #331
Welcome back to The Wind Up, our weekly series highlighting the newest watches of the past seven days, and what a week it has been! Alongside a suite of stunning new high-complication models from the world's biggest and brightest watchmakers, there were a few surprise announcements that landed this week. From dive watches and sports timepieces to the latest in classy dress watches and grand complications, the last few weeks have offered no shortage of stand-out announcements. What's more, it isn't over yet. This week, the world's biggest watchmakers—and a few budding independents—kept the good vibes rolling. In this latest instalment, we'll be featuring some of the coolest new watches, including pieces from the likes of Vacheron Constantin, Breguet and Glashütte Original. Happy reading, fellas, and I hope you have a great week ahead. Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface | Image: Vacehron Constantin Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface Brand: Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin Model: Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface Reference: Ref. 9750C/000R-215C Ref. 9750C/000R-215C Diameter: 45m 45m Thickness: 16.40mm 16.40mm Material : Pink gold : Pink gold Movement: Calibre 2757 S Calibre 2757 S Power Reserve: 58 hours 58 hours Price: Piece unique Vacheron Constantin is at its very best when it explores high-complication watchmaking, and in the case of the Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface, we have yet another absolute masterpiece. Ridiculously complicated and bursting at the seams with unique functionality and design elements, the piece unique features a tourbillon, a minute repeater, and a rattrapante, alongside the usual time-telling indicators and a power reserve. According to Vacheron Constantin, the latest grand complication comprises around 700 individual components, making it one of the most complex (and ultimately hefty) timepieces ever produced by the Maison. Best of all, the stunning calibre 2757 S is revealed through the sapphire dial and the sapphire back of the 45mm 5N pink gold (750/1000) case. According to Christian Selmoni, Style & Heritage Director at Vacheron Constantin, the combination of functions, minute repeater, chronograph and tourbillon, is very rare in wristwatches, essentially for reasons of volume and precision. 'More usually, in grand complication wristwatches, we see minute repeaters associated with perpetual calendars,' Selmoni said. 'That configuration certainly requires a great deal of expertise but the chronograph, with its clutch and column-wheel system, which on this piece is duplicated for the rattrapante, is an even bigger issue in terms of miniaturisation.' The Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface is perhaps the ultimate expression of true haute horlogerie, and in this beautifully warm pink gold guise, there really is nothing like it. Immensely complicated, immensely exclusive and equally as immensely expensive, the Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface is just supreme. Breguet Classique Tourbillon Sidéral | Image: Breguet Breguet Classique Tourbillon Sidéral Brand: Breguet Breguet Model: Classique Tourbillon Sidéral Classique Tourbillon Sidéral Reference Number: 7255BH/2Y/9VU 7255BH/2Y/9VU Diameter: 38mm 38mm Thickness: 10.20mm 10.20mm Material : Breguet gold : Breguet gold Water Resistance: 30 metres 30 metres Movement: Calibre 187M1 Calibre 187M1 Power Reserve: 50 hours 50 hours Price: CHF190,000 (Limited to 50 pieces) Much like Vacheron Constantin, iconic watchmaker Breguet continues to expand on its illustrious history through its enviable high-watchmaking prowess. The Classique Tourbillon Sidéral continues the Maison's 250th anniversary celebrations and once again serves as the perfect reminder of the underlying technical brilliance that is Breguet. This time around, however, there is a brand-first. The Classique Tourbillon Sidéral is, somewhat surprisingly, the brand's very first flying tourbillon model. The original tourbillon movement was famously pioneered by the maison's founder, Abraham-Louis Breguet, in 1801, so it does seem shocking that it's taken over 200 years for Breguet to work on a floating iteration. Thankfully, it was well worth the wait. Perched inside an elegant cage on the dial face, the complex mechanism differs from its traditional counterparts through the absence of an upper bar. It thus appears suspended in space as if untethered to the laws of gravity. As our own Jacob OSborn wrote on its release, this particular iteration goes one step further by eschewing a pivot at the top to anchor all the support at the base, resulting in better balance and improved adjustability. Limited to just 50 units worldwide and paired with a beautiful aventurine enamel dial, the Breguet Classique Tourbillon Sidéral is perhaps the watchmaker's most triumphant celebration yet. The combination of the deep blue dial paired with the warmth of the Breguet gold case and dial accents makes for a stunning aesthetic. Spectacular. Glashütte Original PanoLunarTourbillon | Image: Glashütte Original Glashütte Original PanoLunarTourbillon Brand: Glashütte Original Glashütte Original Model: PanoLunarTourbillon PanoLunarTourbillon Reference: Ref. 1-93-03-01-03-xx Ref. 1-93-03-01-03-xx Diameter: 40mm 40mm Thickness: 12.70mm 12.70mm Material : Platinum : Platinum Water Resistance: 50 metres 50 metres Movement: Calibre 93-03 Calibre 93-03 Power Reserve: 60 hours 60 hours Price: €125,000 (Limited to 50 pieces) Last but certainly not least, this week is the new PanoLunarTourbillon from Glashütte Original. This new limited edition variant of the much-loved timepiece sports some beautiful aesthetic changes to the dial and case, however, still features that stunning flying-tourbillon in the bottom left quadrant of the dial. This time around, Glashütte Original has eschewed the traditional gold case in favour of something slightly more dazzling. The 40mm platinum design is lovingly finished with a mixture of polished and brushed textures, creating a refined and dynamic aesthetic that feels innately premium. Admittedly, as the 47mm lug-to-lug measurements might indicate, this PanoLunarTourbillon is no small number, but what it lacks in subtlety, it makes up for in stellar design and functionality. The German watchmaker has fitted this latest release with the new calibre 93.03; a movement that powers a stunning moonphase complication, the iconic Panorama Date (which uses two separate discs on a single level) and a much-coveted flying tourbillon. And then, of course, there is the dial. For this, Glashütte has introduced a special galvanic treatment to create a rich and textured salmon hue. The main section is grained, while the hours and minutes have a snailed texture, which works to add a certain level of depth to the piece. The result is a watch that is already super appealing, made that much more intriguing. Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Blue | Image: Armin Strom Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Blue Brand: Armin Strom Armin Strom Model: Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Blue Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Blue Reference: Ref. Ref. Diameter: 41mm 41mm Thickness: 12.65mm 12.65mm Material : Stainless steel : Stainless steel Water Resistance: 30 metres 30 metres Movement: Calibre ASB19 Calibre ASB19 Power Reserve: 72 hours 72 hours Price: CHF27,500 (Limited production of 25 pieces per year) From Armin Strom, we have the latest version of its esteemed Gravity Equal Force Ultimate, this time with an icy blue look. Inspired by the cool glacial lakes and Alpine light found in Switzerland, the Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Blue boasts all of the same tell-tale signs that are very much becoming of its flagship status, aside from some small, visceral changes. The first is a blue PVD main plate complete with a guilloché pattern and a lovely blue nubuck leather strap. From there, you'll also spy a horizontal clutch and a compact micro-rotor within the watch's architecture. These additions, visible from the dial side, not only provide constant force timekeeping but do wonders for the unique timepiece's aesthetic credentials. The Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Blue isn't an evolutionary update; rather, it expands on a collection that is already super successful and adds some more variation to the family.
Nylon
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Nylon
Vacheron Constantin launches single-piece edition timepiece with new open-faced sapphire dial
It is rare to see a minute repeater, a split-seconds chronograph and a tourbillon regulator together in a wristwatch but Vacheron Constantin's newest Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface has overcome the challenge with its latest technical developments and continuous research into materials. This, is in addition to the decoration and hand-finishing of Calibre 2757 S, which comprises almost 700 components including a complex sapphire dial and the sapphire back of the 45mm 5N pink gold case. Image courtesy of Vacheron Constantin. As the aesthetic signature of the new Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface, the 0.5mm thick transparent sapphire dial is distinguished by a highly complex mix of finishes featuring polished and frosted surfaces on the counters, hour markers treated with grey NAC and chronograph markers that are engraved and inked. The 30-minute chronograph counter hand and the two chronograph seconds hands are made of PVD-coated aluminium in olive green, which matches the green alligator leather strap which attaches the 45mm pink gold case to the wrist. Image courtesy of Vacheron Constantin. On the reverse side of the movement, you'll find a distinctive decoration where the surface of the blackened bridges have been hollowed out then sandblasted by hand to a very fine grain and edged with a mirror-polished sink. As a result, the beauty of the movement architecture has been amplified by the contrast between the black bridges, its polished borders and the golden tones of the moving parts. There's even a homage to Jean-Marc Vacheron with the initials JMV engraved and held by a semi-circular bridge that has been round-polished by hand. The Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface is available now at Vacheron Constantin boutiques in Singapore.
Hype Malaysia
26-06-2025
- Business
- Hype Malaysia
Vacheron Constantin Drops A One-Of-A-Kind Les Cabinotiers Masterpiece
Feast your peepers, peeps! Vacheron Constantin has unveiled a singular creation that blurs the line between watchmaking and wearable art. The Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface is a one-of-a-kind timepiece that brings together mechanical mastery and aesthetic beauty in spectacular fashion. Crafted from 18K 5N pink gold and fitted with a transparent sapphire dial and caseback, this timepiece reveals the full complexity of the Calibre 2757 S, a manually wound movement made up of 696 hand-finished components. The watch unites three of the most prestigious horological complications: a minute repeater, a split-seconds chronograph, and a tourbillon regulator with a spherical hairspring. Each component is painstakingly polished, chamfered, and decorated to Haute Horlogerie standards, with the open-face dial offering a clear view of the inner workings. From its green chronograph hands to its hand-stitched alligator strap, every detail is crafted with purpose and precision. This exceptional single-piece edition timepiece is available exclusively through Vacheron Constantin's Les Cabinotiers bespoke service, with inquiries open at Vacheron Constantin boutiques. What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
BusinessToday
24-06-2025
- Business
- BusinessToday
Vacheron Constantin's Grand Complication Gets a Transparent Makeover
Vacheron Constantin has launched a remarkable new timepiece: the Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface. Created as a one-off edition, it combines three of watchmaking's most prestigious complications in a single watch. With a minute repeater, split-second chronograph, and tourbillon regulator, it represents a bold expression of the brand's technical and artistic capabilities. At the core of the Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface is the Calibre 2757 S, a movement comprising nearly 700 components. This intricate mechanism is visible through the open-faced sapphire dial and transparent case back, providing a rare view into the complexity of high-end watchmaking. The movement integrates a single push-piece split-second chronograph, a minute repeater with a silent centripetal governor, and a tourbillon with a spherical hairspring for improved isochronism. Despite the high complication count, the movement remains slim at just 10.4 mm thick and 33.3 mm across. Advanced materials such as titanium, aluminium, and silicon help reduce friction, increase efficiency, and support a 50-hour power reserve—even when the chronograph is in use. Encased in 45mm of 5N pink gold, the watch reflects the Maison's legacy of engineering and design. The 0.5 mm-thick sapphire dial blends polished and frosted finishes, complemented by 5N gold rings, grey NAC-treated hour markers, and green PVD-coated aluminium chronograph hands. These elements match the green alligator strap, creating a cohesive visual identity. The dial and case back showcase the calibre's fine hand-finishing. Bevelled edges, polished surfaces, and engraved details highlight the craftsmanship behind each part. The blackened bridges on the movement's reverse are sandblasted and outlined with mirror-polished sinks, revealing the architectural depth of the design. Even the striking governor bears the engraved initials of Jean-Marc Vacheron, a subtle nod to the brand's heritage. Functionally, the split-second chronograph is driven by two dedicated column wheels—one for the chronograph and the other for the rattrapante. Time is recorded to 1/5th of a second via two central seconds hands and a 30-minute counter at 2 o'clock, controlled through intuitive pushers at 2 and 4 o'clock. The minute repeater uses a silent flying strike governor, balancing centrifugal and centripetal forces to regulate the chimes without mechanical noise, delivering crisp and clear sound on demand. What sets this timepiece apart is the sheer attention to detail in its finishing. Each of the 696 components has been meticulously hand-finished, with some taking longer to decorate than to assemble. Techniques such as mirror polishing, sandblasting, and hand-bevelling create a dynamic interplay of textures and light that enhances the visual complexity of the movement. While these complications have historically appeared in pocket watches, combining them in a wristwatch remains rare. The Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface defies convention, uniting three of horology's most demanding mechanisms in a refined, transparent case. Related
Stuff.tv
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Stuff.tv
Vacheron Constantin's latest Grand Complication is made up of almost 700 pieces
There are complicated watches, and then there's this. Vacheron Constantin has just dropped the Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface – a one-off wristwatch with a frankly outrageous 696 components inside. It's a proper horological flex, pairing extreme complexity with a green-tinged dose of style. It could be one of the best watches, ever. And I can't stop staring at it. Why? Because the pink gold case and lush green strap might first catch your eye, but it's the see-through sapphire dial – exposing almost everything beneath – that keeps it there. This isn't just showboating; it's a showcase of the Maison's mechanical might. Inside sits Calibre 2757 S, packing in a minute repeater, split-seconds chronograph and a tourbillon with a spherical hairspring – three of watchmaking's trickiest complications. I've seen plenty of complicated timepieces over the years, but this looks like it's on another level. Just imagining the single push-piece chronograph in action – with those twin aluminium seconds hands – is enough to make any watch geek giddy. The repeater mechanism, with its clever centripetal governor, promises crisp, musical chimes rather than dull clunks. And that Maltese-cross tourbillon is a masterclass in watchmaking design. Vacheron Constantin has thrown every trick it knows at this movement. Lightweight materials like titanium and silicon keep things efficient. That open-face design isn't just pretty – it makes all the polishing, bevelling and brushing visible. Even the underside's a treat, with hand-finished black bridges and a flyweight-suspended gong system engraved with founder Jean-Marc Vacheron's initials. Even with all the technical fireworks packed inside, it's surprisingly wearable on paper. The movement is just 10.4mm thick – impressively slim considering what it does – and paired with that green strap and 45mm pink gold case, it should be pretty balanced on the wrist. Sure, no one reading this will ever own it. But that's beside the point. The Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface isn't just a watch; it's a statement. It proves that after 270 years, Vacheron Constantin can still push boundaries – not by reinventing the wheel, but by building one with almost 700 perfectly finished parts. And with green accents, no less. Liked this? 7 watches I'd actually buy in the Goldsmiths sale
