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Vacheron Constantin has introduced a new icon to its Traditionnelle collection: the Traditionnelle Tourbillon High Jewelry watch, a masterful blend of horological precision and gemsetting artistry. Entirely encrusted with over 300 baguette-cut diamonds, this timepiece highlights the Maison’s dedication to both technical excellence and luxurious elegance. The watch is powered by the ultra-thin caliber 2160, a marvel of precision engineering housed within a breathtaking setting crafted through the rare art of invisible gemsetting.
The Traditionnelle Tourbillon High Jewelry watch exudes sophistication, with diamonds meticulously set across every inch of its structure—from the crown and lugs to the bezel and clasp. The case and dial sparkle in harmony, each gemstone precisely calibrated to create a radiant motif emanating from the tourbillon. This dazzling design is achieved through a painstaking process, with each baguette-cut diamond arranged to fit seamlessly, an effect made possible through the early 20th-century invisible setting technique. Here, the diamonds are embedded into T-shaped channels, concealing the metal and allowing light to illuminate the gemstones from every angle, giving the watch a flawless surface that seems to float with radiance.
At its core lies the ultra-thin caliber 2160, Vacheron Constantin’s first self-winding tourbillon movement. Despite its intricate assembly of 188 components, the caliber measures just 5.65 mm thick, enabling the watch’s slim profile at 12.46 mm. With an 80-hour power reserve, the movement’s craftsmanship is equally notable, featuring an 18K gold oscillating weight, visible through the sapphire caseback, adorned with a Clous de Paris guilloché pattern. The movement operates at a steady 18,000 vibrations per hour, ensuring the tourbillon’s smooth performance while allowing collectors to admire its beauty through the open caseback.
Paired with a refined dark grey alligator leather strap, the Traditionnelle Tourbillon High Jewellery is a testament to Vacheron Constantin’s expertise in both watchmaking and the decorative arts. This watch is not just a timepiece; it is a wearable masterpiece, embodying centuries of dedication to luxury, precision, and artistic craftsmanship.
