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Vacheron Constantin has revealed the watch, which the swiss watch brand will put up for auction, at ‘Only Watch 2015’, a charitable event that will be held in Geneva on 7th Nov, 2015. This charity event is held every alternate year. The Vacheron Constantin Only Watch 2015 is a Métiers d’Art Mécaniques Ajourées watch with intricate open work. It has a unique red ring around the dial, added particularly for Only Watch auction.
The most respected and popular swiss watch brands present a single, unique watch, created specially for auction to benefit Monaco association against muscular dystrophy.
Vacheron Constantin 2015 ‘Only Watch’ Métiers d’Art Mécaniques Ajourées is an 18K white gold wrist watch. It has the ‘Only Watch’ logo placed, minutely, at 3 o’clock. This unique swiss watch’s hour markers are roman numerals inspired by the big wall clocks that were used in railway stations, in the 19th century. Look carefully at the openwork art on the dial. It is done with great precision. The curves in the open work are also inspired by 19th century European architecture. Behind the intricate open work on dial, is the Calibre 4400SQ in all its mechanical beauty.
The Calibre 4400SQ has been transformed into an authentic three-dimensional architectural work expressing striking light and shadow effects.
Vacheron Constantin Only Watch 2015 Métiers d’Art Mécaniques Ajourées is a manually wound watch with resistance to store 65 hours of power reserve. It’s calibre can produce 28’800 vibrations/hour, which means the watch offers great precisiona and accuracy in telling time.
The Vacheron Constantin Only Watch 2015 watch-case is a medium size case that is 40mm in diameter. It is also not too thick at 7.50mm. Water resistance is upto 30 meters. Strap is a black Mississippiensis alligator leather with alligator leather inner shell, stitched-tip, large square scales . The clasp is 18k white gold with Half Maltese cross-shaped buckle. “2015” and “N°1/1” terms are engraved on the back of the timepiece.
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