Among the new models for 2015 at WATCHES & WONDERS, one that horological enthusiasts absolutely cannot miss is this classic, hand-wound chronograph with a two-counter dial. As the collection name 'Historiques' and the year '1955' suggest, this new creation is based on the highly coveted 1955 reference 'Ref. 6087', a masterpiece that was the maison's first to feature water and magnetic resistance.

Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955
Case | Platinum 950
Diameter | 38.5mm
Thickness | 10.9mm
Movement | Hand-wound (Cal. 1142)
Frequency | 21,600 vibrations/hour
Power Reserve | Approx. 48 hours
Water Resistance | 3 bar
Functions | Tachymeter, Chronograph
Scheduled Release | November 2015
Price | ¥8,575,000 (excluding tax)

Alongside the chronographs, the models that best showcase Vacheron Constantin's prowess among the new releases are the elegant and luxurious 'Égérie' collection, comprising three ladies' watches that carry on the maison's heritage across three distinct eras. Particularly captivating among these is the 'Égérie "Égérie" Secret', inspired by a fan-shaped pendant watch created in 1919 during the Art Deco period.

Égérie "Égérie" Secret
Case | 18K white gold (paved with 285 round-cut diamonds)
Size | 48mm x 36.6mm x 9mm
Movement | Hand-wound (Cal. 1055)
Frequency | 21,600 vibrations/hour
Power Reserve | Approx. 40 hours
Water Resistance | 3 bar
Functions | Secret watch
Scheduled Release | October 2015 (Not yet scheduled for Japan)
Price | ¥20,175,000 (excluding tax)

A true luxury maison possesses a bespoke department capable of fulfilling intricate client requests. Vacheron Constantin has a long history of fully accommodating such client desires. The 'Reference 57260' is a supremely complex timepiece that rewrites watchmaking history, commissioned by a client who desired 'the world's most complicated watch.' It was researched and developed over eight years by three master watchmakers in the current bespoke department, known as 'Atelier Cabinotiers.' The name 'Reference 57260' was chosen as its completion coincided with the maison's 260th anniversary. Only one piece was made, and its price is undisclosed.

Reference 57260
Case | 18K white gold
Diameter | 98mm
Thickness | 50.55mm
Movement | Hand-wound (Cal. 3750)
Frequency | 18,000 vibrations/hour
Power Reserve | Approx. 60 hours
Functions | Regulator-type hour, minute, and second display. Armillary spherical tourbillon regulator with a spherical hairspring. Three-axis tourbillon. 12-hour second time zone display (hours and minutes). World time display for 24 cities. Day/night indicator for 12-hour world time. Gregorian perpetual calendar. Gregorian day of the week display. Gregorian month display. Gregorian retrograde date display. Leap year indicator. Day number display (ISO 8601 calendar). Week number display for the year (ISO 8601 calendar). 19-year Jewish calendar cycle. Hebrew day of the week. Hebrew month. Hebrew date. Hebrew secular calendar. Hebrew century, decade, and year display. Jewish calendar year month count display (12 or 13 months). 19-year Golden Number display. Seasonal, equinox, solstice, and zodiac displays via solar hands. Astronomical display (adjusted for owner's location). Sidereal time. Sidereal minutes. Sunrise time display (adjusted for owner's location). Sunset time display (adjusted for owner's location). Equation of time. Length of day (adjusted for owner's location). Length of night (adjusted for owner's location). Moon phase and age display (no adjustment needed for 1027 years). Yom Kippur date display. Retrograde 1/5th second chronograph (one column wheel). Retrograde 1/5th second split-seconds chronograph (one column wheel). 12-hour totalizer (one column wheel). 60-minute counter. Single gong and hammer striking alarm. Alarm striking/silence indicator. Normal alarm/Carillon striking alarm selection. Alarm function linked to carillon striking. Alarm striking function with Grand Sonnerie/Petite Sonnerie selection. Alarm power reserve indicator. Carillon Westminster chimes with five bells and five hammers. Grand Sonnerie passing strike. Petite Sonnerie passing strike. Minute repeater. Night silence function. System for disengaging barrels when fully wound. Grand Sonnerie/Petite Sonnerie mode indicator. Silent/Striking/Night mode indicator. Power reserve indicator for the time train. Power reserve indicator for the striking train. Winding crown position indicator. Striking lock indicator. Winding system for double barrels. 2-position, 2-direction setting system. Recessed winding crown for alarm function.
Limited Edition | 1 piece (Bespoke order from Atelier Cabinotiers)
Price | Undisclosed