Summary
- Vacheron Consterin unveils 12 zodiac-style watches with hand-dial dial and diamond signs
- Each piece has a tourbillon caliber 2160 movement and 96 French bread-style blue sapphires
- Métiersd’Art pays tribute to the celestial collection, blending watch precision with the artistic nature of the celestial theme
Wakron Constantine The tribute to the Celestial Collection has been announced, a series of 12 exquisite timepieces to celebrate the twelve Western zodiac signs. Each reference is dedicated to a specific astrology and its constellation, interrupted by a handmade blue dial with highlight diamond stars. The watch is wrapped in 39mm 18k white gold and framed by 96 French-style blue sapphires, evoking the mystery and elegance of the night sky.
The dial is constructed through a complex eight-step process, starting with sunny finishes and constellation mapping, followed by the application of Giloche engraving, diamond setting, and Maison’s Malta Cross logo. The portrayal of each zodiac sign takes about 16 hours of meticulous Giloche work – a symbolic technique developed in-house that converts geometric engravings into expressive images of celestial bodies. Among these 12 references, the symbols representing the characters – Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Aquarius – have subtle opal tones that enhance the visual depth of their form.
At the heart of each watch is an ultra-thin automatic chain-caliber 2160 tourbillon sport, running at 18,000 VPH with a power reserve of 80 hours. Its 22k gold peripheral rotor offers a view of the movement refined finished. Details such as hand-tilted bridges, Côtes de Genève decorations and Malta’s cross-shaped tourbillon cages highlight the brand’s commitment to mechanical and aesthetic excellence.
Not only is the series a tribute to the twelve zodiac signs, it also reflects Maison’s enduring fascination with the universe and its symbolic heritage. With the ancient connection between astronomy and astrology, the tradition of paying tribute to Vacheron Constantin’s celestial-themed art continues to exist, in which timekeeping becomes a poetic expression of the universe. You can explore the official full collection of Vacheron Constantine website.
