Geneva once again played host to the prestigious Watches and Wonders exhibition, drawing 55,000 visitors—a 12% increase from 2024—and 60 brands, including newcomers like Bvlgari and independent watchmakers such as Christiaan van der Klaauw. Against a backdrop of global uncertainty, the event underscored the resilience of haute horlogerie, with Vacheron Constantin unveiling three remarkable watches to celebrate its 270th anniversary: the Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication , the Traditionelle Openface collection, and the Les Cabinotiers Tour de l’Île .
Les Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication
Vacheron Constantin reaffirmed its mastery of grand complications with the Solaria , a 45mm wristwatch featuring 41 functions—a new world record. Beyond traditional features like a Westminster minute repeater and perpetual calendar, the watch introduces five astronomical complications tied to the Sun, including celestial tracking. Its Calibre 3655 movement, with 1,521 components and 13 pending patents, achieves unprecedented miniaturization despite its complexity. The dial remains elegantly balanced, with solar metrics at 6 o’clock and a star chart on the caseback.
Traditionelle Openface Collection
This trio of 950 platinum limited editions (370 pieces each) revisits Vacheron Constantin’s iconic openworked dials and retrograde displays. Highlights include:
Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Date Openface: Powered by Calibre 2460 QPR31/270, it requires no adjustment until 2100 and features a sapphire-disc perpetual calendar with a moon-phase display.
Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface: Combines a tourbillon at 6 o’clock with a retrograde date, showcasing the mechanism through its skeletonized dial. The Calibre 2162 R31/270 offers a 72-hour power reserve.
Complete Calendar Openface: Displays day, date, month, and a moon phase needing correction only once every 122 years, driven by the updated Calibre 2460 QCL/270.
Les Cabinotiers Tour de l’Île
A tribute to Vacheron Constantin’s heritage, three unique métiers d’art pieces depict the historic Tour de l’Île —the brand’s 19th-century workshop. The platinum models feature Grand Feu enamel and guilloché, while a pink-gold version boasts hand-engraved detailing. Each carries the Poinçon de Genève seal and a 270th-anniversary emblem on the caseback.
With these releases, Vacheron Constantin not only honors its past but pushes the boundaries of mechanical artistry, cementing its legacy as a pioneer in watchmaking.
