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Tribute To The Quest OF Time 43MM White Gold
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Tribute To The Quest OF Time 43MM White Gold

Ref. 7200A/000G-H103

Celebrating Vacheron Constantin’s 270th anniversary, the Tribute to the Quest of Time is a transcendent horological masterpiece in 18K White Gold. This patented watch is a harmonious convergence of dreams, passion, and centuries of heritage. Featuring a dragging double retrograde display activated by an articulating Astronomer figure, it combines a 6-day power reserve, a hand-engraved precision 3D moon phase, and an observational northern hemisphere celestial vault on the reverse. Certified with the Hallmark of Geneva, this watch is a definitive expression of Vacheron Constantin’s guiding vision: "Do better if possible and that is always possible."

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Specifications
Material 18K White Gold
Movement Self-winding Mechanical
Case size 43 mm
Dial Blue gradient with celestial vault
Strap Premium dark blue alligator leather
Condition New

Tribute to the Quest of Time – A 270th Anniversary Milestone

This celebratory timepiece pays tribute to Vacheron Constantin’s rich heritage, serving as a wristwatch complement to the monumental “La Quête du Temps” clock, whose Astronomer figure serves as the central character here. Drawing inspiration from the 1930s ‘Bras en l’Air’ pocket watch, the Maison reinterprets the sophistication of retrograde mechanisms and astronomical displays. The result is a masterpiece of Haute Horlogerie that bridges the gap between historical savoir-faire and modern technical achievement.

The Double Retrograde Animation and Precision Moon Phase

The centerpiece of the animation is an articulating character whose arms, functioning as dragging hands, indicate the hour and minute with graceful precision. By pressing the button at 10 o’clock, the wearer can choose between a continuous display or fixed positioning of the figure’s arms, showcasing the intricate on-demand mechanics. Accompanying this is a precision 3D moon phase, a complication of such technical mastery that it requires only a single adjustment every 122 years, encircled by a ring indicating the moon’s age. The 6-day power reserve is visually managed through a double sectorial display, underscoring the functional longevity of the movement.

Celestial Vault and Sidereal Time – The Universe on the Wrist

Beyond the main dial, the reverse of the watch unveils a celestial vault, offering a sidereal time reading and a real-time observation of the constellations from the northern hemisphere. This astronomical complicationtransforms the caseback into a map of the heavens, witness to the true complexity of this anniversary piece. Crafted with absolute attention to astronomical accuracy, the star chart reflects the night sky over Geneva as it appeared at the time of Vacheron Constantin’s founding in 1755, grounding this modern marvel firmly in the Maison’s ancestral roots.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  1. Movement: Manufacture self-winding mechanical caliber, featuring high-complication retrograde and astronomical modules.
  2. Certification: Hallmark of Geneva.
  3. Functions: Double retrograde hours and minutes; 6-day power reserve on two sectors; 3D precision moon phase; sidereal time and northern hemisphere celestial vault on the reverse.
  4. Case: 18K White Gold, 43 mm diameter, 13.58 mm thickness.
  5. Dial: Double sapphire crystal dial with blue transparent gradient and 1755 celestial vault metallization.
  6. Strap: Premium dark blue alligator leather.
  7. Water Resistance: 3 bar (30 meters).

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