Tribute To Great Civilisations – Lamassu De Sargon Ii

Métiers d’Art – The Legendary Lamassu Reimagined in Limestone and Enamel

The 42 mm 18K White Gold case serves as an exquisite gallery frame for a horological masterpiece. Every detail, from the bezel to the lugs, is finished with Vacheron Constantin’s signature rigor, providing a perfect stage for the dial. The central applique is a stunning glyptic carving of the Lamassu—the mythical winged bull with a human head—executed in limestone sandstone from Italy. This material choice highlights the Maison’s extensive historical research and dedication to authenticity.

The dial’s depth is further emphasized by the application of flinqué enamel, a technique that allows for a play of light and shadow, mimicking the texture of the Lamassu’s feathers. Each detail is hand-engraved into the 18K gold dial base, ensuring the mythological guardian holds its power and grace within the confines of the watch face.

Gold Frieze and Artistic Heritage

The outer frieze is a tribute to the historical discovery of the Lamassu, featuring an engraved gold motif based on an 1863 painting held at the Louvre, depicting the visit of the Pasha of Mosul to the Khorsabad digs. This homage adds a layer of archaeological significance to the watch, connecting the wearer not just to the Assyrian Empire, but to the history of the museum itself.

Every element on the dial—from the gold engravings to the enamel work—is a conversation between different artistic disciplines, synthesized through the lens of Vacheron Constantin’s mastery.

Caliber 2460 G4/2 – Artistry without Boundaries

The watch is powered by the manufacture Caliber 2460 G4/2, an engine specifically engineered for creative freedom. By opting for an aperture-based display system rather than central hands, the Maison provides the artisans with a vast canvas. Hours, minutes, day, and date are elegantly tucked into the periphery, allowing the viewer to be fully immersed in the historical narrative of the dial.

Through the transparent sapphire caseback, the complexity of the movement is revealed, featuring a 22K gold oscillating weight adorned with intricate patterns. Every finish on this movement meets the stringent criteria of the Hallmark of Geneva (Poinçon de Genève), confirming it as a collector’s piece of the highest order.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. Movement: Manufacture self-winding mechanical Caliber 2460 G4/2, 28,800 v.p.h (4 Hz), 40-hour power reserve.
2. Certification: Poinçon de Genève (Hallmark of Geneva).
3. Functions: Hours, minutes, day, and date via windows (apertures).
4. Case: 18K White Gold, 42 mm diameter, 12.93 mm thickness.
5. Dial: 18K gold base with hand-patina limestone sandstone glyptic applique; flinqué enamel; hand-engraved gold frieze.
6. Strap: Red premium alligator leather.
7. Clasp: 18K White Gold triple folding clasp.
8. Water Resistance: 3 bar (30 meters).