Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Collection – Grande Complication “Ornementale” & Grande Complication “Crocodile”

In January 2018, at the SIHH Fine Watch Fair, replica Vacheron Constantin launched two unique large-scale complication timepieces-“Ornementale” and “Crocodile”-from its prestigious Les Cabinotiers series of highly unique mechanical timepieces, of which Contains a variety of horological complications. And art crafts.

The outstanding achievement of miniaturization and hand-made is embodied in two hand-wound movements, which respectively drive the 16 and 15 complications displayed between the front and rear dials, and are composed of a hand-engraved gold case. The double dials of Grande Complication “Ornementale” and Grande Complication “Crocodile” are decorated with dark fuchsia and slate gray, and the case is engraved with decorative “Victoria” and crocodile patterns. The elegant crocodile leather strap is secured by a pin buckle also carved according to a specific theme, adding the finishing touch to these famous watches, displayed in a luxurious Makassar ebony barrel.

These two new creations are inspired by Vacheron Constantin’s famous trip around the island, a tribute to the 250 years of watchmaking skills of the Geneva-based watch factory. Tour de l’Île was launched in 2005 and is one of the most complicated watches ever made in the world. These two new masterpieces once again demonstrate Vacheron Constantin’s expertise in combining rich and complex functions in a small space and magnifying them with excellent artistic craftsmanship.

These two unique manual winding movements drive 16 and 15 complications, most of which are astronomical numbers. In addition to hours and minutes, the first (front) dial also displays 11 other functions: minute repeater, time equation, tourbillon, perpetual calendar indicating date, day of the week, month and leap year, power reserve, and sunrise and sunset times. Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication “Ornementale” also comes with a torque indicator for the timekeeping mechanism (the power reserve of the minute repeater). The second (rear) dial has a series of fascinating astronomical complications: sky map, vernal equinox and winter solstice, sidereal hours and minutes, moon age and moon phases, as well as seasons and zodiac signs. Online replica watch

On the front, the main complex functions are displayed in a clear and unique way that is exemplary. The minute repeater that tells the time, minute and minute on demand is equipped with a clever centripetal flywheel timing regulator. Perfectly silent and prevent excessive wear of the mechanical device, it adjusts the duration of the music sequence to ensure a melodious and clear note. The tourbillon is equipped with a holder shaped like the brand’s Maltese cross logo. The tourbillon rotates at a full revolution per minute, reducing gravity to improve the accuracy of the movement, and it is also used as a small seconds display. At the same time, the perpetual calendar can keep up with the complexity of the Gregorian calendar, except for changing the date every 400 years without any manual intervention.

Incorporating the time equation mechanism into a watch to measure the minute difference between solar time and standard legal time requires considerable expertise. The finishing touch of the first dial is the “custom complication” that displays the sunset and sunrise times, which can be adjusted according to the reference city selected by the customer.

The second dial on the back of the case also has rich functions, divided into upper and lower layers. The central disk has a sky map and four cardinal points. The two openings in the north and south show the month and sidereal time of the year, corresponding to the “real” time. The small hand around the edge shows the age of the moon, meaning the number of days since the last full moon; the slender pointer is equipped with a counterweight and decorated with a small sun to indicate the date and the zodiac, the season and the corresponding vernal equinox or winter solstice. Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication «Ornementale»

Among the most complex movements manufactured by Vacheron Constantin, these two movements-including 839 parts for the “Ornementale” super complication and 836 parts for the “Crocodile” super complication-have a 58-hour The power reserve is only 33.90 mm in diameter and 12.15 thick.

These movements are completely developed and manufactured in-house, installed in a 47 mm diameter gold case, and their characteristics have been specially designed to ensure the best sound quality of the minute repeater. In addition, each component has been fine-tuned and coordinated to ensure the best performance, and is known for its meticulous hand-made.

Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication «Ornementale»
This extraordinary timepiece showcases its multiple functions on two gold dials with elegant fuchsia tones and sun-grained satin finish. The front dial is decorated with three-dimensional hour markers, Dauphine hands and a delicate snail-shaped chronograph disc, exuding the brilliance of a carefully crafted white gold case.

The bezel, case, lugs and pin buckle are decorated with decorative patterns inspired by Victorian architecture in the 19th century. This miniature sculpture embodies the traditional skills cultivated by the brand, embodies the feat of dexterity and care, combining surprise decoration and bas-relief techniques with various fine-line carvings.

technical details
Model: Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication Ornementale
Reference 80175/000G-B280 Seal of Geneva

Movement
Movement by Vacheron Constantin
Mechanical development and manufacturing, manual winding
33.9 mm (14 inches ¾) diameter
12.15 mm thick
Power reserve of about 58 hours
2.5Hz (18,000 vibrations/hour)
839 parts
42 jewels

show
Hour and minute
Small seconds on the tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock
16 complications:

Minute Repeater
Tourbillon
3-7 Perpetual calendar (date, week, month, leap year)
Power reserve
Equation time
Sunrise time
Sunset time
Starry sky map
13.
Moon age and moon phase 14. Sidereal hours and minutes
Seasons, Chinese Zodiac
Eye-catching mechanical torque

set up
Hours and minutes adjustment: winding crown (2 positions)
Moon phase adjustment: correction button on the case
Perpetual calendar adjustment: two correction buttons on the case
Starry sky map adjustment: with crown and screw-in button

Watch case
18K white gold, hand-engraved “Victorian era” decorative pattern on the bezel, strap and back
47 mm diameter, 19.10 mm thick

Dial (front and back)
18K white gold, eggplant radiation
Satin-finished polished 18K white gold applied hour markers
18K white gold hands

Strap
Dark brown Mississippi alligator leather, hand-stitched, saddle finish, large square scale watch
Buckle: 18K white gold open clasp decorated with a decorative “Victorian” pattern; polished half Maltese cross

Box
Prestige winding box is made of Makassar ebony wood

Accessories
Supplied with correction pen and magnifying glass

Unique timepiece
“Les Cabinotiers”, “Pièce unique” and “AC” logos are engraved on the bottom cover

Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication «Crocodile»
This timepiece exudes charm on the case, decorated with two crocodiles and scales of different sizes. The relief depicting reptiles is carved from a piece of metal using spiky decoration techniques and various types of fine-line carvings (matte, sandblasted, brushed and polished), involving carefully controlled operations that require superb skill.

The meticulous work of the scales dotted on the bezel, lugs and back cover injects vitality, light and contrast into this miniature masterpiece, born under the professional touch of an experienced engraver.

This rose gold craftsmanship perfectly matches the understated elegance of the two slate-colored dials on the front and back of the watch. Rose gold three-dimensional hour markers, leaf-shaped hands and delicate snail-shaped chronograph dial on the front enhance this clear, easy-to-read and delicate display.

Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication “Ornementale” and “Crocodile” watches are engraved with the words “Pièce Unique” and “Les Cabinotiers”, and are engraved with the “AC” (Atelier Cabinotiers) logo on the back of the watch, and are equipped with a Mississippi alligator leather strap The fixed hand-carved buckle is packed in a gorgeous Makassar ebony winding box, equipped with a correction pen and a magnifying glass.

technical details
Model: Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication Crocodile
Reference 9700C/001R-B187
Seal of Geneva

Movement
By Vacheron Constantin
Mechanical development and manufacturing, manual winding
33.9 mm (14 inches ¾) diameter
12.15 mm thick
Power reserve of about 58 hours
2.5Hz (18,000 vibrations/hour)
836 components
42 jewels

instruct
Hour and minute
Small seconds on the tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock
15 complications:

Minute Repeater
Tourbillon
3-7. Perpetual calendar (date, week, month, leap year)
Power reserve
Time equation
Sunrise time
Sunset time
Starry sky map
Moon age and moon phase
Sidereal hours and minutes
Seasons, Chinese Zodiac

Watch case
18K 5N rose gold, hand-engraved crocodile pattern on the strap
47 mm diameter, 19.10 mm thick

Dial (front and back)
18K 5N pink gold, slate color, milky white
18K 5N pink gold applied hour markers
18K 5N pink gold hands

Strap
Dark brown Mississippi alligator leather, hand-stitched, saddle finish, large square scale watch
Buckle: 18K 5N rose gold open clasp with “crocodile pattern”; polished half Maltese cross

Box
Prestige winding box is made of Makassar ebony wood

Accessories
Supplied with correction pen and magnifying glass

Unique timepiece
“Les Cabinotiers”, “Pièce unique” and “AC” logos are engraved on the bottom cover