Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle moon phase
- Snow setting of 548 diamonds
- Precision moon phase requiring no correction for 122 years
- Movement developed and crafted by Vacheron Constantin, mechanical manual-winding Calibre 1410 AS
- Interchangeable strap
Lit up by snow setting
The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle moon phase watch reveals the lunar display through the prism of virtuoso jewellery skills. Entirely paved with diamonds, this bejewelled version of the existing model has been subtly redesigned to ensure perfectly proportioned shapes. The dial features the snow-setting technique, according to which 548 round-cut diamonds in ten different diameters ranging from 0.7 to 1.5 mm are randomly placed to achieve a striking effect, as if melting seamlessly into the light. In addition to the paving technique, which requires the skilled and experienced gemsetter to master the available space, the additional difficulty is to successfully bypass the moon phase, follow the curve of the power-reserve indication and integrate the white gold hour-markers. The small seconds counter, features 38 diamonds rimmed by 24 stones to enhance legibility. Prong setting extends to 225 round-cut diamonds totalling approximately 4.8 carats and adorning the bezel, case middle, lugs and crown.
Astronomical moon
As a means of giving depth to the jewellery aesthetic, the designers chose to enhance the rigorous discipline of prong setting and the effervescence of snow setting with two night blue touches. A tinted mother-of-pearl inlay serves as a 40-hour power-reserve indicator, while the moon phases – standing out on a star-studded disc and in the same gold hue as the case with an opaline finish – appear through an aperture between 8 and 9 o’clock.
Driven by the in-house 1410 AS movement, the moon phases are based on 29-day, 12-hour and 45-minute lunar cycles, incorporated into the mechanism in the form of a 135-tooth wheel. >This high-precision moon, also known as the “astronomical moon”, thus displays a variation in rate of just one day every 122 years.
The finishing of the manual-winding movement – circular-grained on the front mainplate and featuring a Côtes de Genève motif adorning the bridges on the reverse side, complete with hand-chamfered edges and straight-grained flanks – can be admired through the sapphire caseback of the watch. Elegance and refinement are expressed all the way to the night blue satin-effect alligator leather strap – interchangeable at the touch of a button and tool-free – fitted with a white gold pin buckle set with 21 round-cut diamonds.
SUM-UP
Entirely paved with diamonds totalling approximately 4.8 carats (minimum guaranteed), the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle moon phase watch in white gold has been subtly redesigned to ensure optimal elegance and harmoniously balanced shapes. The dial is graced with dainty snow setting composed of 548 diamonds. The gemsetting continues with 225 round-cut diamonds adorning the bezel, case middle, lugs and crown. Powered by in-house Calibre 1410 AS, this timepiece displays a high-precision moon phase on a star-studded blue disc and requires no correction in 122 years. This same night blue hue is echoed by the mother-of-pearl inlay used to indicate the power reserve and by the interchangeable strap, which can be fitted at the touch of a button and entirely tool-free.
The manual winding caliber 1410 AS has a 40-hour power reserve. Its 175 components come to life in a 26 mm diameter with a thickness of 4.2 mm. This movement is certified with the Hallmark of Geneva. 
The manual winding caliber 1410 AS has a 40-hour power reserve. Its 175 components come to life in a 26 mm diameter with a thickness of 4.2 mm. This movement is certified with the Hallmark of Geneva. 
Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle moon phase Technical Specifications
Reference 7006T/000G-B913 – 89.000 € TAX INCLUDED
Movement
- Calibre 1410 AS
- Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin
- Mechanical, manual-winding
- 26 mm (9’’’) diameter, 4.2 mm thick
- Approximately 40 hours of power reserve
- 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
- 175 components
- 22 jewels
- Hallmark of Geneva certified timepieces
Indications
- Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock
- Power reserve
- Precision moon phase
Case
- 18K white gold case set with 225 round-cut diamonds
- 37.5 mm diameter, 10.2 mm thick
- Crown set with 1 round-cut diamond
- Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
- Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 metres)
Dial
- 18K white gold set with 548 round-cut diamonds
- Mother-of-pearl power-reserve segment
- 18K white gold applied hour-markers and hands
Straps
- Night blue Mississippiensis alligator leather strap calf inner shell, stitched-tip, square scales
- With integrated self-interchangeable system
Buckle
- 18K white gold pin buckle set with 21 round-cut diamonds
Total diamond-setting
- 795 round-cut diamonds, for a total weight of approx. 4.8 carats (guaranteed minimum carats.
Vacheron Constantin
Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is the world’s oldest watch Manufacture in continuous production for over 265 years, faithfully perpetuating a proud heritage of watchmaking excellence and stylistic sophistication through generations of master craftsmen. At the pinnacle of Haute Horlogerie and understated elegance, the Maison creates timepieces with unique technical and aesthetic signatures, and an extremely high level of finishing touches. Vacheron Constantin brings to life unparalleled heritage and a spirit of innovation through its collections: Patrimony, Traditionnelle, Métiers d’Art, Overseas, Fiftysix, Historiques and Égérie. It also offers its discerning clientele of connoisseurs the rare opportunity to acquire unique and bespoke timepieces by means of its “Les Cabinotiers“ department.
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