Moon Phase Retrograde Date 42.5MM Pink Gold 270TH Anniversary Limited Edition

REGAL 18K PINK GOLD CHASSIS ARCHITECTURED WITHIN A PROFILE OF UNCOMPROMISED ELEGANCE

This limited-edition masterpiece projects absolute dominance through its refined 42.5mm structural framework, achieving a remarkably slim thickness profile of just 9.7 millimeters to sit flawlessly flush as an elite dress timepiece. The entire case body, slender bezel, and curved lugs are masterfully sculpted from solid 18K 5N Pink Gold, displaying a flawless mirror-polished surface finish that radiates a majestic metallic luster with a warm, opulent pink hue.

Commemorating nearly three centuries of undisputed watchmaking authority, the architectural blueprint honors the purest traditions of the Maison while presenting a bold technical canvas. Certified with the historic Poinçon de Genève (Hallmark of Geneva) established in 1886, this watch complies with the highest standards of provenance, decorative refinement, and mechanical reliability. Viewable via an anti-reflective sapphire window on the transparent caseback, the movement exposes its fine hand-crafted accents, while the secure housing provides a daily-resilient 3 bar (30m) water resistance.

EXCLUSIVE 270TH ANNIVERSARY MALTESE CROSS PORT FAÇADE OPTIMIZED FOR VISUAL DEPTH

The visual soul of this commemorative creation is beautifully laid bare across its highly customized, silver-toned dial interface. The Maison’s dial-makers have engraved a bespoke 270th anniversary geometric pattern inspired by the structural Maltese Cross emblem, calculated specifically to trigger a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow across the dial surface. The external perimeter zone features a convex layout, allowing the applied 18K gold markers and bi-faceted baton-type hands to gently mirror the dial’s sophisticated curvature.

The technical interface is purposefully calculated to be clean and highly scannable, dividing its poetic astronomical complications across two balanced focal zones:

1. The Upper Arced Perimeter (From 10 to 2 O’clock): Features an advanced Retrograde hand-type date indicator. Tracked by a distinctive 18K gold blued pointer hand, the mechanism instantly snaps back to its origin point at the turn of the month, executing a captivating kinetic sequence.
2. At 6 O’clock: Houses an astronomical Precision Moon Phase display featuring two relief-molded 18K gold moons backing a deep star-studded night sky—a mechanical device so precise it requires manual calibration only once every 122 years.

MANUFACTURE ANNIVERSARY ENGINE EXECUTED WITH FINE WATCHMAKING FINISHES

Ensuring absolute operational precision and authority is the mechanical self-winding movement, calculated, constructed, and hand-decorated entirely within Vacheron Constantin’s foundry in Geneva. This special edition traveling caliber sports an exclusive “côte unique” decorative finish across the bridges, paired with a discreet, beautifully engraved anniversary signature to permanently mark this historical milestone. The mechanism delivers dependable daily rate stability, ensuring continuous chronological accuracy for the selective elite connoisseur.

PREMIUM GREEN ALLIGATOR STRAP EMBODYING ABSOLUTE NOBILITY

To honor the historic rarity of this 270-piece allocation, the timepiece arrives on a premium alligator leather strap executed in a striking green hue, introducing a powerful yet highly sophisticated color contrast against the pink gold chassis. Secured to the wrist by an authentic 18K pink gold Ardillon pin buckle shaped to echo the lines of the Maltese Cross, this historical limited edition commands a versatile and deeply prestigious presence in the most exclusive lifestyle circles.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Movement: Manufacture Self-winding Mechanical Caliber; integrated Retrograde Date module and Precision Moon Phase complication; features a customized “côte unique” finish and anniversary signature.
2. Functions: Central hours and minutes; Retrograde pointer date indicator via a blued hand; Astronomical Moon Phase indicator at 6 o’clock (accurate for 122 years).
3. Case: Mirror-polished solid 18K 5N Pink Gold; 42.5mm diameter scale, ultra-slim 9.7mm thickness profile.
4. Dial Face: Silver-toned face engraved with the exclusive 270th anniversary Maltese cross pattern; convex external zone; 18K gold applied baton hands, indexes, and moon phase discs.
5. Crystal: Scratch-resistant curved sapphire with advanced anti-reflective treatment on both sides.
6. Caseback: Transparent sapphire crystal caseback showcasing the certified commemorative movement.
7. Strap Matrix: Premium Green Alligator leather strap (Compatible with Vacheron Constantin’s luxury alligator strap palette).
8. Clasp Assembly: Solid 18K 5N Pink Gold Ardillon pin buckle.
9. Water Resistance: 3 bar (30 meters / 100 feet).
10. Certification: Officially stamped with the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva.
11. Production Limit: Strictly limited to 270 pieces globally to honor the 270th anniversary of the Maison.