Vacheron Constantin First U.S. Boutique and Three Exceptional Models

However, this is not the first time in history that Vacheron Constantin displays their watches for sale in the North America. One hundred and eighty years ago, in 1831, the brand revealed their intentions to expend their business to the New World. The first ever Vacheron Constantin boutique in the land of opportunity was established a year after, in 1982. With their first New York based boutique, the popularity of Vacheron Constantin pieces started to grow overseas. Their watches were worn by some of the most prominent personalities of the time including the members of the Rockefeller family, US presidents, including Harry Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower, and remarkable collectors such as Henry Graves and James Ward Packard. One of the watches built especially for Mr Packard was recently sold for an outstanding price of 1.8 million dollars.

Opening of the first modern US boutique is a nice occasion for the brand to introduce three special dedicated models: the Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Boutique New York, the Historiques American 1921 Boutique New York, and the Patrimony Traditionnelle calibre 2755 Boutique New York. These watches are crafted to celebrate the boutique opening and each of them is offered in a limited edition.

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Boutique New York

This watch is the brand’s first complicated Overseas model. It utilizes Calibre 1136 QP and incorporates chronograph and perpetual calendar functions, along with the hours, minutes and small seconds. The perpetual calendar indicates the day of the week, the date and a month, together with moon-phases and leap years. The watch comes in red-white-blue color scheme, to honor the colors of American flag. The 42 mm case is made of stainless steel and it is water resistant to 150 meters. From the case-back, this watch bears the inscription “Madison and 64th” along with the individual number. Delivered with two distinct straps: blue alligator leather with a red lining and the other in chestnut brown calfskin. The edition is limited to only 20 pieces and priced at $57,900. Reference 49020/000A-9718

Vacheron Constantin The Historiques American 1921 Boutique New York

This is a cushion-shaped watch designed to commemorate a limited edition model produced for the US market in the 1920s. The watch has a distinctive vintage look, large vanilla Arabic numerals and distinctive large hands. It is crafted in yellow gold and bears a special engraving on the back, “Madison and 64th”, along with the unique number. The watch is propelled by hand-wound Calibre 4400, and allows for about 65 hours of power reserve. This model is now issued in a limited edition of 64 pieces and delivered in a special presentation box. It retails at $31,500. Reference: 82035/000J-9717

The Patrimony Traditionnelle Calibre 2755 Boutique New York

This watch is a unique piece and the greatest exclusivity of this special edition of watches. It comes in a large pink gold case that boasts 44 millimeters in diameter, and houses a highly complicated movement that allows for the use of three major complications: a tourbillon, a perpetual calendar, and a minute repeater. The watch comes with a see-through case-back, oplaine gray dial and gracious dauphine hands. The back bears the same insignia: “No1/1” and “Madison and 64th”. This one-of-a-kind piece is stamped with the Poinçon de Genève and retails for $647,000. Reference: 80172/000R-9724

Author: Marina Milojević
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