VACHERON CONSTANTIN | SIHH 2013 New Watch Collection
VACHERON CONSTANTIN
Focusing on the Active Modern Woman
Breaking the Mold of Ladies' Watches
Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is one of Switzerland's most esteemed watchmaking houses. This year, the brand unveils two new collections with a focus on women, presenting contemporary designs that challenge the traditional image of ladies' watches.
Text & Event Photographs by SHIBUYA Yasuhito
Unprecedented Innovation and Richness
For over 230 years, Vacheron Constantin, a premier Swiss watchmaker, has been ticking away time in the international city of Geneva. A true celebrity brand, it has long been cherished by royalty and nobility across Europe and the world. In 2013, the brand introduced new collections focused on women, showcasing unprecedented innovation and richness.
The collection that most embodies this innovation is the "Patrimony Contemporaine Lady Gold Bracelet," a bracelet model with a contemporary style designed for the active woman.

While Vacheron Constantin's ladies' bracelet models were previously perceived as dressy timepieces suited for formal attire, this new bracelet model features a contemporary design that pairs well with business suits and casual outfits.
Additionally, the "Malte Lady," featuring the brand's signature Maltese cross on the dial, is a new tonneau-shaped model with a similar contemporary aesthetic, breaking away from the established image of Vacheron Constantin's ladies' watches.
While fewer in number, there are also appealing new men's models. One such example is the "Patrimony Traditionnelle Small Second" featured here. With its traditional style infused with a modern touch, this simple model is a must-see for connoisseurs. Another subtle highlight is the new pocket watch, making a return after a long absence.
Meanwhile, symbolizing the maison's pride as a purveyor of high-end watches is the new "Métiers d’Art Florilège" series, comprising three models. It encapsulates a profound appreciation for timeless art and the pinnacle of craftsmanship. The original movie offers a full immersion into its world.
Patrimony Contemporaine Lady gold bracelet|
Patrimony Contemporaine Lady Gold Bracelet
A Luxurious Bracelet Model for the Career Woman
This simple, date-equipped ladies' watch was created for women, exuding a superb radiance whether adorning the wrist with a gold bracelet for formal occasions or serving as a tool for the business woman. The pink gold case's bezel is set with 69 brilliant-cut diamonds. Furthermore, the silver opaline dial's outer circumference is also adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds, creating a layered, luxurious sparkle. The movement is Vacheron Constantin's in-house automatic caliber 2450 Q6. The transparent case back allows admirers to appreciate the beautiful Geneva Seal-certified mechanism.High JewelryA version with numerous diamonds set on the dial and bracelet is also available.
Self-winding, 18k pink gold case and bracelet, 36mm case diameter, transparent case back, 30m water resistance, ¥4,515,000 (estimated price). Scheduled for release in September.
Métiers d’Art Florilège | Florilège
A Legendary Floral Compendium, Reimagined on the Dial
In 1799, physician and botanist Robert John Thornton, alongside masters of London's engraving scene, completed "The Temple of Flora." The new "Métiers d’Art Florilège" watch collection features three special limited models that reproduce exquisite, artistic color plates selected from this renowned work, still celebrated over 200 years later as "the world's most beautiful floral compendium." Hand-crafted guilloché and cloisonné enamel using the "Grand Feu" technique, along with gem-setting, adorn the dial. The movement powering these timepieces is the slim, hand-wound caliber 4400, favored by watch enthusiasts. With a case thickness of just 8mm, it is a compelling mechanical wristwatch. This collection truly showcases Vacheron Constantin's mastery, presenting "wearable art."
Lilium candidum (White Lily) / Left
Rene (Queen) / Center
Hemerocallis (Chinese Daylily) / Right
Hand-wound, 18k white gold case, alligator strap, 37mm case diameter, in-house developed caliber 4400 movement, bezel set with 64 round-cut diamonds, 21 round-cut diamonds set, transparent case back, Geneva Seal, numbered, limited to 20 pieces each worldwide, ¥11,361,000 each (estimated price). Scheduled for release in September.
The Malte Lady | Malte Lady
A Ladies' Watch Evoking the Charm of a Bygone Era
The "Malte Lady" is an elegant and delicate new tonneau-shaped ladies' watch, reminiscent of the maison's history and aesthetic sensibilities, having produced numerous tonneau-shaped ladies' models since the early 20th century. While the tonneau shape, lugs, and other details may seem simple at first glance, they conceal a sophisticated design that becomes more captivating the longer you look. We highly recommend experiencing it in person.
Quartz, 18k pink gold or white gold case, 28.3mm x 38.75mm case dimensions, ¥3,045,000 (estimated price). Scheduled for release in August.
Patrimony Traditionnelle|
Patrimony Traditionnelle Small Second
An Exquisite Simple Watch with a Unique "Sophisticated Gray" Face
A new masterpiece embodying ultimate "understated elegance" joins the classic men's dress watch line, "Patrimony Traditionnelle." The platinum case measures a perfect 38mm in diameter and 7.9mm in thickness. Instead of an overly assertive black, the restrained slate gray dial, paired with bar indices, leaf hands, and a small seconds subdial, creates a refined and cool aesthetic. Of course, the transparent case back reveals the exquisite, Geneva Seal-certified hand-wound movement, caliber 4400 AS, resembling a jewel.
Hand-wound, Platinum 950 case, alligator strap, transparent case back, 30m water resistance, ¥3,087,000 (estimated price). Scheduled for release in June.
VACHERON CONSTANTIN
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