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Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface is a lyrical celebration of time
In the world of watchmaking, few names carry the weight of history quite like Vacheron Constantin. The Swiss maison's 270-year legacy of being the world's oldest watchmaker in continuous production perfectly embodies humankind's quest to capture time and distil its mysteries within the confines of a metal case. Across that remarkable journey, the brand has tackled the grandest of complications and pushed the boundaries of horological expression. Yet, even for this fabled watchmaker, bringing together a split-seconds chronograph, a minute repeater, and a tourbillon in a wristwatch remains an extraordinary feat. These three complications, each formidable on its own, have tested generations of craftsmen. While they have shared space in the occasional grand pocket watch, uniting them in a single wristwatch remains a rare achievement. Vacheron Constantin first explored this daring combination in 2022 with a one-of-a-kind Les Cabinotiers timepiece powered by calibre 2757. Now, with the singular Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface — another one-off creation — the maison reveals the intricate beauty of the movement through a sapphire dial and caseback. Seen up close, the Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface is a breathtaking spectacle. Its open worked sapphire dial, scarcely half a millimetre thick, offers an intimate view of the mechanical ballet beneath. Driving this marvel is the calibre 2757 S, a masterpiece of modern watchmaking composed of 696 meticulously finished components. From the split-seconds chronograph that captures parallel moments with elegant precision, to the minute repeater that strikes the hours, quarters, and minutes with remarkable clarity, every function reflects Vacheron Constantin's relentless pursuit of perfection. Anchoring it all is the tourbillon regulator, fitted with a spherical hairspring, quietly resisting the pull of gravity to keep time steady and true. And yet, the watch wears its technical brilliance lightly. Thoughtful choices such as titanium, silicon, and aluminium within the movement help reduce weight and friction, enhancing performance and preserving energy. Together, they sustain a generous 50-hour power reserve, even with the chronograph engaged. Frosted and polished surfaces, warm 5N pink gold accents, and a rich olive-green strap lend contemporary flair to this vessel of timeless craft. The 45mm pink gold case frames it all, substantial yet harmonious on the wrist. But beyond the complexity and beauty, there is a deeply human story. Much like the cabinotiers — the master watchmakers of Geneva who, centuries ago, crafted bespoke marvels for discerning patrons — a single artisan at Vacheron Constantin saw this creation through from start to finish. From the first bevel to the final adjustment, every polished edge, every satin-brushed surface, every hidden screw speaks of patience, skill, and a craft reverently passed down through generations. With the Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo Grand Complication Openface, Vacheron Constantin invites us to witness the passage of time, to feel it, and to hear it. This is not merely a technical triumph, but a lyrical celebration of time's fleeting beauty, captured forever in metal, sapphire, and sound.
Stuff.tv
12-07-2025
- Business
- Stuff.tv
Vacheron Constantin's Métiers d'Art Tribute to The Celestial captures the stars in ultra-thin style
Vacheron Constantin has unveiled the Métiers d'Art Tribute to The Celestial, a new 12-piece watch series that fuses technical finesse with artistic flair. It's a poetic nod to the constellations, pairing the zodiac signs with their star patterns in a dazzling celestial display. Each of the 39mm white gold watches features a unique dial dedicated to one of the 12 zodiac signs. The dials are decorated using hand-guilloché techniques developed in-house, with each star sign rendered in an intricate array of guilloché triangles and highlighted by diamond-set constellations. Four of the signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Aquarius) also feature opaline detailing to reflect their human forms. Crafting each dial takes about 16 hours, which is incredibly impressive. Framing the dial is a bezel set with 96 baguette-cut blue sapphires, nearly 4 carats in total, using a floating channel-setting technique that creates a continuous ring of colour. Additional sapphires feature on the crown, lugs and buckle, amounting to over 27 hours of gem-setting work per watch. Underneath this stellar craftsmanship lies the Calibre 2160: an ultra-thin, in-house self-winding tourbillon movement. And, despite comprising 188 parts, it's just 5.65mm thick. With an 80-hour power reserve and a 22K peripheral rotor to leave the movement's finishing visible, it's as refined mechanically as it is aesthetically. A heat-blued screw, Côtes de Genève finishing, and a Maltese cross-shaped tourbillon cage round out the detail. According to Sandrine Donguy, Vacheron Constantin's Product & Innovation Director, the project is about more than fine watchmaking. 'It expresses the very essence of the Maison: our equal respect for horological technique and artistic beauty,' she explains. 'Here, we've brought together astronomy and astrology in a way that's both technically demanding and poetically meaningful.' The watches honour not just modern Western astrology, but a broader legacy of sky-gazing. From Mesopotamian stargazers to Chinese and Native American traditions, humans have long read meaning into the heavens. Vacheron Constantin taps into this cultural richness, drawing a direct line between timekeeping and celestial observation. This isn't the first time the Maison has explored the zodiac. Past efforts include its 1927 Art Deco table clock adorned with the signs, the 1996 Chinese Zodiac Mercator piece, and the ongoing 'Legend of the Chinese Zodiac' collection. But Tribute to The Celestial arguably represents its most complete ode to the night sky yet. The Métiers d'Art Tribute to The Celestial is available now, with the price available on request. Liked this? TAG Heuer's new Carrera brings back the spirit of the Seafarer, just in time for summer
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.
Hype Malaysia
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Vacheron Constantin Stops Time With Stunning Métiers d'Art Tribute To The Celestial Collection
Look up, fam! Vacheron Constantin has revealed a glittering ode to the night sky with the Métiers d'Art Tribute to The Celestial collection. This new series showcases 12 timepieces, each representing a zodiac sign through hand-guilloché artistry, diamond-set constellations, and deep blue dials housed in white gold cases adorned with sapphires. Each piece speaks to both celestial wonder and earthly craftsmanship. The 39mm 18K white gold case shimmers with 96 baguette-cut blue sapphires (~3.87 carats), meticulously channel-set to create a seamless ring of light that frames the dial. Beneath the dial, the Calibre 2160 powers the watch with refined precision. At just 5.65mm thick, this ultra-thin self-winding tourbillon movement contains 188 expertly crafted components and delivers an 80-hour power reserve. A Dial Written In The Language Of Stars Each dial begins as a disc of 18K gold, engraved with zodiac figures and their matching constellations. The guilloché work introduces a technique unique to the Maison – using tightly patterned triangles angled in a way that catches and reflects light like the facets of a gem. Brilliant-cut diamonds mark each constellation's brightest stars. For Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius, opaline highlights add visual contrast and dimension. The eight-step dial construction is a ballet of precision, with each artisan building upon the previous stage without disrupting the integrity of the work. From the initial sunburst finish to the final transfer of the Maison's emblem and indexes, every stage demonstrates the deep respect Vacheron Constantin holds for traditional métiers d'art. Technical Mastery Behind The Beauty The Calibre 2160 movement pairs aesthetic finesse with horological strength. Its 22K gold peripheral rotor ensures an uninterrupted view of the movement's inner workings – complete with perlage, hand-bevelled bridges, and a polished tourbillon cage shaped like the Maltese Cross. Operating at 18,000 vibrations per hour, the tourbillon also serves as the small seconds indicator. Each piece bears the prestigious Poinçon de Genève, affirming the quality of both decoration and performance. A Legacy Written In The Stars Vacheron Constantin's fascination with the cosmos spans centuries. The Maison's past creations have explored astrological and astronomical themes with an eye for symbolism and technical complexity. From Art Deco clocks and Chinese zodiac dials to grand complications like Reference 57260 and The Berkley Grand Complication, the brand continues to interpret time through the lens of myth, science, and human wonder. This new Métiers d'Art collection draws inspiration from a 2021 Les Cabinotiers piece that featured a figurative Leo in guilloché – a turning point in Vacheron Constantin's decorative language. The Tribute to The Celestial series expands that moment into a complete zodiac narrative, where each timepiece becomes a chapter in the sky. The Métiers d'Art Tribute to The Celestial features 12 watches, each inspired by a zodiac sign. Available at select Vacheron Constantin boutiques worldwide.
Web Release
09-07-2025
- Business
- Web Release
Vacheron Constantin Debuts Zodiac Watches in Métiers d'Art
Vacheron Constantin has launched the Métiers d'Art Tribute to the Celestial collection, a breathtaking series of 12 zodiac-themed timepieces. Each model pays tribute to a Western astrological sign, blending Swiss watchmaking with artistic expression. The collection highlights star-studded dials, sapphire-set bezels, and intricate hand-engraving techniques. Celestial Craftsmanship Meets Haute Horlogerie Crafted in 18K white gold, each 39mm case is framed by 96 baguette-cut blue sapphires. The dials showcase constellations through brilliant-cut diamond stars, set on a deep blue base. Every dial is completed in eight detailed stages, starting with sunburst finishing and moving through guilloché engraving, diamond setting, and emblem application. Using its own figurative guilloché technique, Vacheron Constantin transforms geometric patterns into fluid, celestial imagery. Four signs — Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius — include opaline accents for greater visual depth. This subtle touch adds character and enhances contrast across the dial. Calibre 2160 Tourbillon Powers Every Piece Each watch runs on the ultra-thin Calibre 2160 tourbillon movement, offering an 80-hour power reserve. It operates at 18,000 vibrations per hour, ensuring consistent performance. A 22K gold peripheral rotor reveals the movement's architecture while allowing a full view of the beautifully finished interior. Notably, hand-bevelled bridges, Côtes de Genève finishing, and the Maltese Cross-shaped tourbillon cage reflect Vacheron Constantin's dedication to excellence. These mechanical details elevate both the technical and aesthetic appeal of the timepieces. Zodiac Themes Reflect the Brand's Cosmic Legacy More than a celebration of astrology, the Métiers d'Art Tribute to the Celestial collection is an artistic statement. It connects ancient symbolism with modern horology, reinforcing Vacheron Constantin's legacy of cosmic inspiration. By combining timekeeping with handcraft, each piece becomes a poetic interpretation of the stars. The collection is available to explore now through the brand's official website.
