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Vacheron Constantin – Patrimony Self-Winding 36mm in 18K White Gold

One of Vacheron Constantin’s most emblematic models now appears in a 36 mm-diameter white gold version suited to both masculine and feminine wrists.

After the gentle warmth of pink gold, this Patrimony self-winding model now flaunts its pure, contemporary style in 18-carat white gold. A new interpretation fitted with a leather strap in classic black or a bolder shiny red.

The distinguished aesthetic appeal of this Patrimony self-winding watch is matched by the inherent nobility of a mechanical self-winding movement developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin. Calibre 2450 Q6 is endowed with a 40-hour power reserve and drives the hours, minutes, central seconds as well as an aperture-type date display. A transparent sapphire crystal caseback provides a chance to admire the 22 carats gold oscillating weight adorned with a motif inspired by Vacheron Constantin’s Maltese cross emblem. It also reveals the caliber’s hand finishing reflecting the highest Fine Watchmaking standards. A stop-seconds system guarantees precise adjustment and thus ensures perfect time setting.

The personality of this Patrimony self-winding model is expressed through its delicately convex silvered opaline dial, featuring hands gracefully following the path of time around a circular “pearl” minute-track.

 

 

The specifications:

 

Ref: 

4100U/000G-B181: black semi-mat leather strap

4100U/001G-B181: red shiny leather strap

 

Case:

18K white gold
36 mm diameter, 8.1 mm thick
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 meters)

 

Calibre:

2450 Q6
Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin Mechanical, self-winding
26.2 mm (111⁄4’’’) diameter, 3.6 mm thick
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
196 components
27 jewels
Approximately 40 hours of power reserve

 

Dial:

Silvered opaline
Convex external zone with circular “pearl” minute-track 18K white gold applied hour-markers

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