·      “La Musique du Temps": an assortment of one-of-a-kind models created by Les Cabinotiers department as a tribute to the musical arts.

·      As partners of the Maison, Abbey Road Studios have recorded an original sonic print issued as a unique certi cate for each of these pieces.

Vacheron Constantin “La Musique du Temps” Les Cabinotiers Minute repeater tourbillon sky chart - A celestial note
Vacheron Constantin “La Musique du Temps” Les Cabinotiers Minute repeater tourbillon sky chart - A celestial note

Embodying an extremely original combination within the world of horological complications, the Les Cabinotiers Minute repeater tourbillon sky chart – A celestial note watch combines several forms of watchmaking expertise. Incorporating a tourbillon regulator, a minute repeater reflecting the noble tradition of Vacheron Constantin chiming watches and a rotating map of the celestial vault, this one-of-a-kind double-sided model features a rare degree of complexity.

Vacheron Constantin Minute repeater tourbillon Movement
Vacheron Constantin “La Musique du Temps” Les Cabinotiers Minute repeater tourbillon sky chart - A celestial note

At the heart of its 18K 5N gold case measuring 45 mm in diameter and just 15.1 mm thick beats Calibre 2755 TMRCC. This 413-part manual-winding movement operates at the rate of 18,000 vibrations/ hour, a frequency typical of traditional watchmaking, while enjoying a 58-hour power reserve.

Vacheron Constantin Small Minute Repeater
Vacheron Constantin “La Musique du Temps” Les Cabinotiers Minute repeater tourbillon sky chart - A celestial note

The timekeeping indications are displayed on the front, including small seconds on the tourbillon carriage adorned with a Maltese Cross, while the back of the watch provides a striking view of the Milky Way and the constellations performing a complete rotation in 23 hour and 56 minutes, corresponding to sidereal time. The sliding bolt housed in the case middle suggests the presence of a minute repeater.

Vacheron Constantin “La Musique du Temps” Les Cabinotiers Minute repeater tourbillon sky chart - A celestial note watch Review
Vacheron Constantin “La Musique du Temps” Les Cabinotiers Minute repeater tourbillon sky chart - A celestial note

Vacheron Constantin “La Musique du Temps” Les Cabinotiers Minute repeater tourbillon sky chart - A celestial note

Technical specifications:

Reference: 9730C/000R-B493, Unique timepiece “Les Cabinotiers” and “Pièce unique” engraved on caseback

Calibre:

·      2755 TMRCC

·      Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin

·      Mechanical manual-winding

·      33.90 mm (14 3⁄4) diameter, 9.40 mm thick

·      Movement power reserve: approximately 58 hours

·      2.5 Hz (18,000 vibrations/hour)

·      413 components

·      38 jewels

·      Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece

Indications:

·      Hours, minutes

·      Small second at 6 o’clock on tourbillon carriage

·      Minute repeater

·      Tourbillon

·      Sidereal time, months and sky chart on the back of the watch

Case:

·      8K 5N pink gold

·      45 mm diameter, 15.10 mm thick

·      Transparent sapphire crystal caseback

Dial:

·      18K gold hand-guilloché sunray-finished blue

·      18K white gold applied hours-makers

Strap: Blue Mississippiensis alligator leather with alligator leather inner shell, hand-stitched, saddle-finish, large square scales

Clasp:

·      18K white gold folding clasp

·      Polished half Maltese cross-shaped

Presentation Box & Accessory:

·      Les Cabinotiers model

·      Delivered with a corrector pen and a 18K 5 N pink gold buckle

·      Abbey Road Studios Certificate

The New Vacheron Constantin “La Musique du Temps” Les Cabinotiers Minute repeater tourbillon sky chart - A celestial note
Vacheron Constantin “La Musique du Temps” Les Cabinotiers Minute repeater tourbillon sky chart - A celestial note

The price for the Vacheron Constantin “La Musique du Temps” Les Cabinotiers Minute repeater tourbillon sky chart - A celestial note is upon request.

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