Vacheron Constantin participates in the 31st edition of Jewellery Arabia, Bahrain

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From November 14^th till November 18^th 2023

• Vacheron Constantin announces its participation in Bahrain’s leading watch & jewellery fair, Jewellery Arabia 2023.
• The Maison will showcase a more spacious environment designed to offer an immersive and experiential journey
• Guests will have the opportunity to experience Enamelling and Watchmaking workshops led by in-house watchmaker
• Novelties from Watches & Wonders 2023 will be on display.

Vacheron Constantin, the Swiss luxury watchmaker, is delighted to announce its participation in the prestigious 31st edition of Jewellery Arabia in Bahrain, scheduled to run from November 14th to November 18th, 2023.

Continuing its legacy of unwavering excellence, Vacheron Constantin is set to present an immersive and captivating experience for discerning watch connoisseurs, collectors, and aficionados. The booth will showcase a wide selection of 2023 novelties in addition to the classic timepieces. A VIP room will be created within the space to serve as a private environment for esteemed guests. Guests will be invited to experience engaging activities including Enamelling and Watchmaking workshops offering a deeper understanding of the Maison’s heritage and craftsmanship.

The ancient art of Enamelling, adopted by watchmakers as early as the 16th century, transforms unique timepieces into true works of art. With the Watchmaking workshop, guests will have an unparalleled opportunity to step into the watchmaker’s world and discover the intricate process of time-keeping excellence. 

“We are honored to be a part of the 31st edition of Bahrain’s esteemed jewelry and watch fair. Vacheron Constantin shares a longstanding association with Jewellery Arabia and anticipates the opportunity to welcome global watch connoisseurs and collectors throughout the week. This occasion will enable guests to immerse themselves in the Maison’s heritage and explore the exclusive realm of Haute Horlogerie.” said Christophe Ramel, Managing Director of Vacheron Constantin Middle East, India and Africa.

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Address: Halls 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 at Exhibition World Bahrain

Opening hours:

• Sunday to Thursday – [Opening Hours]

• Friday – [Opening Hours]

• Saturday – [Opening Hours]

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A window into Vacheron Constantin’s latest novelties

Traditionnelle tourbillon: a contemporary take on classical design

The new Traditionnelle tourbillon launched in a 41 mm-diameter platinum case features a majestic sunburst green dial. This original colour obtained by galvanic treatment endows the model with depth and intensity, enlivening the gleaming whiteness of the noble metal with brightly shimmering reflections. The contrast is further enhanced by the white gold baton-type hour-markers and Dauphine-style hands, while the deep green strap picks up the dial colour.

The intrinsic elegance of this new Traditionnelle tourbillon also stems from the slenderness of the case, itself enabled by ultra-thin self-winding in-house Calibre 2160/1 measuring only 5.65 mm thick. This thinness is the result of perfect technical mastery, especially since this calibre incorporates a tourbillon regulator mechanism designed to compensate for the effects of gravity on the isochronism of the balance-spring. Enhanced by an alligator leather strap in the same colour, this hue endows the model with both depth and majesty. Powered by ultra-thin self-winding in-house Calibre 2160/1, this model displays the hours and minutes with central hands, while the small seconds appear at 6 o’clock on the tourbillon.         

Traditionnelle tourbillon retrograde date openface: tradition meets modernity

The expression of an avant-garde aesthetic, the demand for mechanical sophistication and the desire to share creative expertise are at the heart of this Traditionnelle tourbillon retrograde date openface watch. The opening onto the architecture of the 2162 R31 movement – with its slate grey shade achieved by an NAC surface treatment – perfectly visible on both sides of the watch, highlights its mechanical power. The retrograde date display, complemented by a tourbillon, gains depth in a functional and contemporary style.

Tradition and contemporary aesthetics: the new Traditionnelle tourbillon watch embodies a perfectly balanced expression of this alliance. Epitomising horological expertise with its tourbillon regulator integrated within the ultra-thin Calibre 2162/1, it opts for a sunburst deep green dial beautifully framed by a 950 platinum case.

Overseas moon phase retrograde date: first ever sport watch with a retrograde display for Vacheron Constantin

For the first time ever, the Overseas line thus incorporates a retrograde display, a function that is part of Vacheron Constantin’s living heritage and continually reinvents itself. The new model keeps the collection iconic attributes immediately recognisable: six-sided bezel evoking the Maltese cross, fluted crown, polished and satin-brushed finishes, translucent lacquered dial, luminescent hour-markers and hands, interchangeable straps, by combining them with a retrograde date and a precision moon-phase.

Patrimony retrograde day-date: the art of equilibrium, minimalist design meets watchmaking elegance

At Vacheron Constantin, technique is consistently dedicated to serving elegance. Since its founding in 1755, the Manufacture has cultivated the refinement of its watches as an art form, corresponding to one of the Bauhaus principles holding that “less is more”. This is reflected in the platinum Patrimony retrograde day-date with salmon-coloured dial. This rare alliance between platinum and salmon is part of the Maison’s heritage and since 2022 has been the sign of a new aesthetic that can be found across its various collections in limited annual production.

Overseas self-winding: a new silhouette

Four new references in steel and 18K 5N pink gold enrich the Overseas collection, in a 34.5 mm diameter for the non-set versions and 35 mm for the gemset models. With these new sizes suited to both men’s and women’s wrists, the case design has been subtly refined. Three of the new models feature a sunburst blue lacquered dial with a velvety finish for the minutes track, while the fourth in gemset steel is graced with a pink hue. The new watches are fitted with an integrated metal bracelet in 18K 5N gold or steel, depending on the model, secured by two additional interchangeable leather and rubber straps with pin buckles or folding clasps. The colour of the two additional straps corresponds to that of the dials: blue on the non-set gold and steel versions, and gemset beige-pink on the steel variation. Calibre 1088/1 has been chosen to power these pieces. Equipped with a stop-seconds mechanism enabling precision adjustment, it is fitted with the 22K gold rotor bearing the collection’s emblematic compass rose, which ensures winding with a 40-hour power reserve.