Vacheron Constantin's 270th anniversary at Watches and Wonders 2025

To mark his 270th anniversary, Vacheron Constantin unveiled a spectacular collection of watches at the Watches and Wonders 2025 show in Geneva. True to its reputation for excellence in fine watchmaking, certified Geneva hallmark, there maison presented pieces combining technical prowess, artistic creativity and homage to its heritage.

The Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication

The centerpiece of this celebration is undoubtedly the watch The Cabinotiers Solaria Ultra Grand Complication, a unique wristwatch: at the heart of this extraordinary creation, the caliber 3655: a movement of 1,521 components, designed to bring to life 41 complications, a world record, fitting into a white gold case measuring just 45 mm.

These include astronomical functions such as the indication of sunrise and sunset, the equation of time, solar height, moon phases, tides, minute repeater with Westminster chime… and on the back the display of the zodiac constellations and sidereal time.

This watch alone embodies eight years of research and development, consolidating Vacheron's status as a leader in watchmaking complications.

Traditional Openface

Vacheron Constantin also introduced three models "Openface" in the Traditional collection, all in 41mm platinum and each limited to 370 pieces. 

There Maison revisits classic calendar complications with a more modern look: the dials are partially openworked and reveal the mechanics at work. These are hand-engraved with the anniversary logo of the maison, an asymmetrical motif inspired by the Maltese cross, decorated with sapphires. Like the rest of the anniversary collection, the movement bridges feature the “côte unique” finish, reviving a forgotten skill.

To go into more detail the first model, The Traditional Openface Full Calendar incorporates a triple calendar and a precise moon phase for 122 years, the second, the Traditional Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Date Openface is equipped with the caliber 2460 QPR31/270 with perpetual calendar and retrograde date, while the third, the TTraditional Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface : Powered by the caliber 2162 R31/270 combining tourbillon and retrograde date.

Traditional Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar

For the very first time, Vacheron Constantin combines an automatic tourbillon with a perpetual calendar in the Traditionnelle collection. This watch, limited to 127 pieces, is equipped with the ultra-thin automatic Caliber 2162 QP/270; an automatic movement equipped with a peripheral rotor, which allows it to maintain its slimness while allowing the eye to plunge towards the mechanical finishes of the tourbillon, through a case in platinum only 11.1 mm thick. Its solid gold dial is also hand-guilloché, features the logo of the Maison, designed for its 270th anniversary. 

Heritage and Traditional Limited Editions

In addition to the new models it presented, the Maison has also enriched its current ranges, notably the collections Heritage and Traditional reinterpreted for the 270th anniversary of the manufacture with limited edition models.

Six new limited edition watches celebrate this anniversary:

Two Traditional models hand-wound, in platinum or in rose gold, both limited to 270 pieces. The first version is 33mm and entirely set with diamonds, while the second is complicated by a 36mm Moon Phase with a mother-of-pearl dial, more feminine.

Quatre Patrimony models, including three Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date and one Patrimony Automatic. Each piece features a dial silverIt is adorned with an exclusive Maltese cross motif and is limited to 270 or 370 units, varying depending on the model.

The Cabinotiers Island Tour

Finally, Vacheron Constantin presented three new editions of the famous watches The Cabinotiers Island Tour, highlighting these master craftsmen who create the most exclusive creations of the house and pays homage to the watchmaking heritage of the maison.

All three watches have identically shaped 40mm cases with a caseback that allows for easy viewing of the movement's mechanism. The gimbal features a miniature design of incredible precision.

The first watch, in platinum, features a dial hand-painted with Grand Feu enamel. Each layer is carefully applied to animate a delicate scene in pastel shades, created with pigments fired at over 800°C. The work took a full month to complete.

The second watch, also in platinum, combines a hand-guilloché dial with a painting, also in Grand Feu enamel. The effect is a combination of textures and reflections that brings depth to the decoration. Each element has been carefully designed to faithfully reflect the architecture of the Tour de l'Île.

Finally, the third piece, this time in rose gold, stands out for its hand-engraved work. The dial is carved directly into the metal using the bas-relief method, with particularly remarkable attention to detail. The shadows, textures, and play of light create the illusion of an animated landscape. This result required more than 140 hours of work.

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