VACHERON CONSTANTIN – Metiers d’Art Villes Lumieres SYDNEY

 

VACHERON CONSTANTIN – Métiers d’Art Villes Lumières White Gold 40mm – SYDNEY Australia 2023

 New Flagship in Sydney, Australia

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    Extending on its nearly 270 years of history, Vacheron Constantin opens a new Oceania Flagship Boutique.
    The Flagship pays tribute to the Maison’s relationship with Australia that dates back to the 19th century.
    Novelty timepieces include Traditionnelle Moon Phase, Égérie Self-Winding and Égérie Moon Phase

Luxury high watchmaking Maison Vacheron Constantin has opened its first boutique in Sydney. Drawing upon nearly 270 years of experience and uninterrupted history, the Swiss Maison continues to innovate, offering Sydneysiders and visitors to the city its complete range of sought-after timepieces, from simple to high complication creations and limited-edition models. These include the new Traditionnelle moon phase, Égérie self-winding and Égérie moon phase.

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Located at 104 King Street Sydney, in the heart of the city, the three-storey boutique is a place of savoir faire and “belle haute horlogerie”, where connoisseurs can come together to explore the world of Vacheron Constantin. They experience the Maison’s first-client service, discovering first-hand the ways in which personal expression can be achieved through timekeeping accessories. The opening of Vacheron Constantin in Sydney follows the unveiling of the Melbourne boutique in 2019.

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The ground level of the boutique acts as the Maison’s discovery floor, while the second floor remains reserved for VIPs. The third and uppermost level of the boutique presents a program of ongoing exhibitions. “It’s a series of agile spaces that respond to the needs of our clientele across Oceania,” says Amy Jackson Lai, director of Vacheron Constantin Oceania. “We are excited to bring a slice of Switzerland to the east coast of Australia”.

 The boutique adds to Vacheron Constantin’s long-standing history with Australia as evident in 1881 when Ernest William Cooke, astronomer and meteorologist, wrote to the Maison about his 18K yellow gold chronometer open faced pocket watch.

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17/19''' manual winding chronometer pocket watch in 18K yellow gold,
1928, Vacheron Constantin Heritage Collection.

Its striking mechanism caliber, automatically activated each 15 seconds, allows to timing an astronomical event by counting the striking sounds.
A precious tool, probably similar to the Vacheron Constantin watch owned by the famous astronomer Ernest William Cook.

An exclusive timepiece to celebrate Sydney: Métiers d’Art Villes Lumières Sydney

The second exclusive is a limited Sydney-edition watch, part of the Métiers d’Art Villes Lumières collection and certified by the Hallmark of Geneva. The specially created timepiece is a celebration of Sydney, inspired by an encounter between art, craft and creativity. The Métiers d’Art Villes Lumières collection perpetuates the age-old Vacheron Constantin tradition of artistic crafts.

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Tradition also comes into play through the inclusion of grand feu enamelling – a champlevé technique and specialty of the house. This combines with the unusual application of hand-applied powder a technique mastered by Japanese guest artist Yoko Imai.

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The lights of Sydney shine through the blue-tinted night. The golden gleam of grand feu champlevé enamel reveals the deep blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, rimming emerald green parks and gardens. Its brilliance outlines the contours of the city, distinctly displaying the location of legendary landmarks such as the Opera House, the historic port of Walsh Bay and Harbour Bridge. The gold dust boats gliding across enamelled water, the streets and the centres of activity are adorned with precious spangles testifying to the nightlife of the Australian metropolis.

The Métiers d’Art Villes Lumières collection is an invitation to embark upon a nocturnal journey above cities bubbling with creativity. Hand-crafted during more than three months and born from a mingling of artistic crafts, each dial is truly unique.

An Artistic Installation by Lisa Cahill

To celebrate the boutique’s opening, two major exclusives have been created. The first takes

the shape of a glass installation by Lisa Cahill. Inspired by the natural world and the “transitionary nature of the urban experience”, the artist says her piece creates discourse between the Australian landscape and her affinity with it. Based in Canberra, her studio will be the initial setting of the story from inception of design, drawings, creation of the glass artwork and creations in her glass kiln.

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Each of the Maltese cross glass creations will be refined and heave their own creative form representing the frost and silver effect. Lisa has said she has always been drawn to glass as a medium because of its “ability to create a sense of wonder and awe.”

The sculpture mirrors Vacheron Constantin’s emblem, the Maltese Cross, and encompasses enamelling, etching, engraving, lathe work and hand-carving processes in both opaque and transparent layers of glass.

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Boutique Details
Vacheron Constantin Sydney Flagship Boutique
104 King Street, Sydney, NSW 2000

Opening Hours

• Monday — Wednesday 10am – 6pm
• Thursday - 10am – 7pm
• Friday - Saturday 10am – 6pm
• Sunday - 11am – 5pm

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Technical Specifications

Collection: Métiers d’Art

Model: Métiers d’Art Villes Lumières Gold – SYDNEY

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86222/000G-B916 – Sydney

REFERENCES 

86222/000G-B101 – Geneva
86222/000G-B104 – Paris
86222/000G-B105 – New York
86222/000G-B107 – Beijing
86222/000G-B106 – Tokyo 

CALIBRE 2460 SC
Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin
Mechanical, self-winding
26.2 mm (11¼’’’) diameter, 3.6 mm thick
Approximately 40 hours of power reserve
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour)
182 components
27 jewels
Hallmark of Geneva certified timepieces
INDICATIONS
Hours, minutes and center seconds
CASE 
18K white gold
40 mm diameter, 8.9 mm thick
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 meters)
DIAL 
18K gold dial with Grand Feu champlevé & translucent enamel and powder of precious stones (diamonds,
pearl) & precious metal (gold, platinum) filled by hand
STRAP  
Black Mississippiensis alligator leather with alligator inner shell, large square scales
BUCKLE
18K white gold buckle
Polished half Maltese cross-shaped



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ARNOLD & SON – Globetrotter Platinum Edition

ARNOLD & SON – GLOBETROTTER Platinum World-Time Chronometers 45 mm Limited Edition 2023

 

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The world is made of new horizons

The Earth is our most precious asset. By cladding its Globetrotter in 950 platinum, Arnold & Son continues to bring its unique perspective to time throughout the world. 

 

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The platinum exalts the colour grey, and pays a wonderful tribute to the explorers of the 18th century. Aboard the ships of the British Navy, John Arnold’s chronometers were essential tools for exploring the world, travelling and discovering new horizons.

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The Globetrotter Platinum features a central globe depicting the Northern Hemisphere, spanned by an immense bridge in 18-carat gold. The detail of its openworked design is taken to the extreme. 

 

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Its various elements are either chamfered, polished or satin-finished. This taut-lined arc is the Globetrotter’s visual signature and holds a functional jewel at its centre to mark the axis of universal time.
 

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For the first time ever, the Globetrotter’s 45 mm diameter case is embellished with the most prestigious metal used in watchmaking: 950 platinum.

A blue world

 

Continuing to explore streamlined design, Arnold & Son emphasises the precious, elegant and modern character of its Globetrotter timepiece. 

 

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The appliques indexes on two planes are faceted and crafted from 18-carat gold with a touch of Super-LumiNova. The lower part of the dial encompassing the world map is in mother-of-pearl tinted in graduated shades of blue.
 

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The universal hours ring is in transparent sapphire crystal. Local times are indicated by red arrows pointing to the markers, while world times can be read off by visualising imaginary longitudes from the jewel in the central bridge to the 24-hour ring.

Under a wide bridge

 

The Globetrotter Platinum’s architecturally structured transverse bridge is cut from 18-carat gold. Slender and elegant, it is made from a single piece of metal with an openworked design that has been pushed to the extreme. Its flat parts are polished, its sides satin-finished and its long edges chamfered. 

 

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These types of finish and this level of quality are common practice for all components of Arnold & Son movements. However, this bridge is considerably larger than the parts of a movement and thus required a special degree of precision.

Sculpted hemisphere

 

At 45 mm, the Globetrotter Platinum’s case is impressive. The intensity of its 950 platinum shines out from the wrist. The effect is luxurious and powerful, with unique presence.

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On the globe, America, Eurasia and Africa above the equator are represented with a wealth of detail. This polished and rhodium-plated land mass has been sculpted from a single piece. The relief of the mountain ranges is highlighted by a matt finish. 

 

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The oceans, hand-painted with several layers of lacquer, are given intense depth and radiance by blue pigments enriched with powdered mother-of-pearl. The coastlines, in a lighter shade of blue and enriched with Super-LumiNova, shine at night and further accentuate the relief of this small hand-crafted work of art.

 

 An array of fine watchmaking finishes

 
The Globetrotter Platinum  is equipped with the House’s automatic A&S6022 movement which, like all those produced by Arnold & Son, was entirely developed, manufactured, decorated, assembled, adjusted and cased-up at the brand’s Manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds. 

 

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Its 22-carat gold oscillating weight features a skeletonised ‘Clous de Paris’ guilloché motif.

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The A&S6022 movement is also decorated with traditional fine watchmaking motifs: a circular-grained main plate, Côtes de Genève stripes radiating from the centre, satin-finished wheels, polished and chamfered screws. 

 

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It also features a specific NAC finish – a type of plating that uses precious metals similar to platinum. This creates a particularly high-quality anthracite finish that perfectly matches the Globetrotter Platinum’s 950 platinum case, both in terms of colour and character.

 

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

 
Collection   GLOBETROTTER

Model:  GLOBETROTTER Platinum Edition

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References 1WTAX.U02C.C183C - Platinum 45mm

Movement
Caliber:  A&S6022
Manufacture Arnold & Son caliber, self-winding, 29 jewels,
diameter 39 mm, thickness: 6.55 mm without earth and bridge,
14.00 mm with earth and bridge, power reserve 45 h, 28'800 vibrations/h.

 

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Movement decoration:

Mainplate: grey NAC-treated, circular-grained finishes
bridges: Côtes de Genève stripes radiating from centre, hand-polished and chamfered, NAC-treated
wheels: circular satin-brushed and rhodium-plated
screws: bevelled and mirror-polished
oscillating weight: laser-engraved pattern, 22-carat red gold (5N), guilloché
Functions
Hours, minutes, 3D World-time indication on the earth

• 24-hour ring:
  • sapphire crystal with hour decals
    
• Dome of the earth:
  • continents: rhodium-plated and polished with matt mountain range detailing
    
  • oceans: hand-painted, blue lacquer and powdered mother-of-pearl
    
  • shorelines: hand-painted, blue lacquer and powdered mother-of-pearl mixed with Super-LumiNova
    
  • bridge: 18-carat rhodium-plated gold, polished and satin-finished on the sides

Dial

Mother-of-pearl in graduated shades of blue
Three-dimensional appliques in 18-carat rhodium-plated gold with Super-LumiNova

Case
Material: Pt 950 Platinum, diameter 45 mm,
Dome in curved sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on both sides
Thickness: 6.55 mm without earth and bridge, 14.00 mm with earth and bridge.
Water-resistant to 30m / 100 feet
Strap
Hand-stitched blue alligator skin, raspberry-pink alligator-skin lining
Clasp Pt 950 platinum and titanium folding clasp

Limited Edition 28 pieces
 

Worldwide retail price CHF 64,900 - without tax subject to change
 

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