The 'Anatomy of Beauty' exhibition pairs art installations with rare timepieces.
A skeletonized version of Vacheron’s iconic minute repeater, reference 30030, the movement of this watch was entirely skeletonized and engraved by hand. Almost 50 percent of the metal in the original 1755 caliber was removed, resulting in a finely sculpted lacework of metal. This one, made in 2006, is one of only 15 pieces created in platinum.
The Heure Sautante has been a Vacheron Constantin specialty since 1824. This platinum piece, made in 1995, is one of only 150 reference 43040 models made in platinum during the early 1990s. The onyx minute marker moves mysteriously around the dial, visible only through a slot, a signature display that can be found on Vacheron Constantin pocket watches from 1929.Vacheron Constantin 1929 Pocket Watch Signed by Charlton & Co.
This enamel watch was painted by Carlo Poluzzi, considered one of the greatest enamel painters in the watchmaking world. He signed numerous pieces for Vacheron Constantin. This one, made in 1952, depicts aVacheron Constantin 1822 Yellow-Gold Engraved and Gem-Set Pocket Watch An 1822 yellow gold engraved and gem-set pocket watch. The case is hollowed out and then engraved to create domes, beads and rosettes in a baroque-inspired style.
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