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Vacheron Constantin-Patrimony Collection A
large, trim, perfectly round case featuring a broad, understated dial and a
proprietary hand-wound mechanical movement compose the new Patrimony Grande
Taille launched by Vacheron Constantin and designed for men with an eye for
exceptional design.
Its
patrician personality is manifest at first sight. With its slim profile and
deliberately unadorned face, this new Patrimony Grande Taille embodies the
classic heritage of a maker born nearly two and a half centuries ago, amply
confirmed by the exceptional movement that brings it to life.
Designed and crafted according to the most demanding standards of Genevan
horology at its finest, the Vacheron Constantin calibre 1400 hand-wound
mechanical movement can rightly claim the title of "mouvement manufacture", i.e.
a proprietary design born of the experience and expertise of the company's own
team of master watchmakers and made on its own premises.
Since the essential phases of calibre 1400's construction all take place on the
territory of the Republic and Canton of Geneva, this movement can legitimately
be inscribed with the Hallmark of Geneva indication of provenance, a mark of
quality attesting the exceptional excellence of its design and finish. Here for
instance, all appropriately flat areas of the movement are decorated with a
ribbed "Côtes de Genève" pattern, sharp angles chamfered then, along with all
flat screw heads, polished by hand.
To house this accomplished demonstration of Genevan mechanical genius, Vacheron
Constantin stylists have designed the 18K yellow or white gold case of the
Patrimony Grande Taille according to two sets of aesthetic norms rarely applied
in tandem. While the stylish slimness of its profile salutes the classic
tradition, its 40-millimeter diameter provides a distinct contemporary touch.
Framed by the case's slim polished bezel and protected by a clear sapphire
crystal, the dial face is slightly cambered at its outer edge and displays a
broad pale silvery finish with subtle opalescent luster, enhanced only by
discreet 18K gold hour markers and domed minute dots. A pair of baton-shaped
hands, also in 18K gold, add to the watch's understated distinction, confirmed
by the "Maltese cross" signature at its centre.
Fitted with a matching 18K gold standard prong-type gold clasp, the Patrimony
Grande Taille's classic alligator mississipiensis strap comes in black for the
white gold model and in maroon for the yellow gold design.
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