The legendary Quai de l’Ile timepiece by Vacheron Constantin is the real symbol of the watchmaking savoir-faire and the quality service that have shaped the brand’s reputation. Now the renowned Swiss watchmaker presents a unique Quai de l’Ile watch to be auctioned at the Only Watch 2009.
The Quai de l’Ile collection was born in 2008 in recognition of the importance of the birthplace of Vacheron Constantin brand. “This collection,” says Christian Selmoni, Head of Marketing Product at Vacheron Constantin, “is a pillar of the brand together with our more classical lines such as Patrimony and Malte. We decided to create our Only Watch 09 based on this Quai de l’Ile Collection because it allows us to fit neatly into the research spirit needed when fighting against disease such as the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy”.
The case of the unique Vacheron Constantin Quai de l’Ile boasts an extremely high level of finishing, marrying satin-finished surfaces with polished angles. The case itself, middle, usually made from two or three main one or two pieces, is composed of seven separate components in a totally innovative and registered concept. The bezel, back and crown and the inner case containing the movement make up the rest of the case. The case of the new Quai de l’Ile is crafted from Tantalum and Palladium 950 and measures 41.00 x 50.50 mm. Tantalum is a metal that is used by the airspace and airplane industry, as well as in surgery.
The dial of the Quai de l’Ile is made of different layers engraved and inked with security inks such as those used by security printings experts for the production of banknotes or passports. There are other high-tech elements used in a decorative way, such as a little sun, which is metalized into the dial: under UV rays this sun glows yellow. The sun is a copy of the one on the Tour de l’Ile tower clock in the center of Geneva where Vacheron Constantin had its manufacture before moving to the Quai de l’Ile building in 1874.
The watch features a transparent sapphire crystal screwed-down case back. Water resistance is 30 meters.
The timepiece accommodates a calibre 2460H which is a 100% in-house Vacheron Constantin self-winding mechanical movement with circular finishing and bears the Geneva Hallmark. This movement, which is ruthenium-finished, features a 22K gold rotor with a ruthenium finish and five discreetly embossed fillets echoing the design on the back of the case. Number of jewels is 27. Balance frequency makes up 28,800 vph. Power reserve is approximately 43 hours.
The timepiece is accompanied with a black hand-stitched and saddle-finish square-scaled, high-shiny alligator leather strap with triple-blade palladium folding clasp decorated with polished half Maltese cross.
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