Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers: Art, Science & Myth Watches
Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers: A Deep Dive into Myth and Mastery
Vacheron Constantin has unveiled a stunning collection,les cabinotiers,paying homage to the legendary labors of Heracles (Hercules). This series comprises four unique,single-piece editions – The Nemean Lion,The Lernaean Hydra,The Stymphalian Birds, and The Cretan Bull – each a miniature masterpiece of grand feu enamel and micro-sculpture.
A Dial as a Tableau:
Each 40mm white gold watch is powered by the self-winding Calibre 1120 AT, an ultra-thin wandering hours movement. This movement isn’t just about telling time; it transforms the dial into a dynamic scene. The dial construction is intricate, featuring two 18K white gold plates at different levels, with one partially overlapping the other. the lower level showcases a reproduction of a 17th-century map of Greece, providing a ancient context. Above this, a meticulously crafted grand feu enamel landscape – requiring 50 hours of work – serves as the stage for a micro-sculpted Heracles, immortalized in sculpted white gold. The entire dial creation process is exceptionally time-consuming, taking over 100 hours and requiring the expertise of both an engraver and an enameller.
Inspired by History:
Vacheron Constantin’s Product & Innovation director,Sandrine Donguy,explains the inspiration behind the collection: “Greco-Roman antiquity is the cultural foundation of our modern world: it had a seminal influence on the Age of Enlightenment,the period when our Maison was founded.” This connection to history and the Enlightenment underscores the brand’s commitment to artistry and intellectual heritage.
Further Exploration: Homage to Epic Warriors Minute Repeater
The Les Cabinotiers collection also extends to a Homage to Epic Warriors Minute Repeater,showcasing further artistic and horological complexity. (Image provided depicts this piece).
Key Features:
* Four Unique Editions: The Nemean Lion,The Lernaean Hydra,The Stymphalian Birds,The Cretan Bull
* Case Material: 40mm White Gold
* Movement: Self-winding Calibre 1120 AT (ultra-thin wandering hours)
* dial: Two-level 18K white gold with 17th-century map of greece and grand feu enamel landscape.
* artistry: Micro-sculpted Heracles in white gold, requiring over 100 hours of work by two master artisans.
* Inspiration: Greco-Roman antiquity and the Age of Enlightenment.