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Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar

Review Vacheron Constantin FIFTYSIX® Complete Calendar

The new petrol blue of the Vacheron Constantin is a mesmerising colour. A pure blue would make this watch a bit boring. This new colour applied on a complete calendar makes the watch a very “cool” (pun intended) timepiece. I find the complete calendars extremely useful in daily use. The FIFTYSIX® Complete Calendar is a subtle, practical and elegant piece.

Please enjoy below the official FIFTYSIX® Complete Calendar video, courtesy of Vacheron Constantin:

A classical allure, a modern approach

The Complete Calendar comes in a beautiful 40 mm diameter steel case. With a thickness of 11.6 mm, the watch is comfortable presence on the wrist under a shirt’s sleeve. The case has a three-parts construction with an exhibition caseback.

Vacheron Constantin made an interesting design choice: instead of round interhorn shape, mass was added to create a modern touch to a rather classical construction. The designed was followed on top by the bezel, adding dept and details.

The highly polished case presents no sharp angles. A voluptuous chamfer follows the case edge from top to bottom lugs. The top crystal reminds of the vintage pieces with the box type plexiglass.

A beautiful crown has a practical conical shape that eases the grip and handling. The crown is protected by delicately integrated bumpers. The visible recessed pushers are used for the complete calendar set.

A touch of classic, a touch of modern

The petrol blue dial has a certain vintage note. The constituent elements are similar to the brand’s vintage pieces but passed through contemporary technologies.

For instance, the applied indexes: the numerals have a vintage font and the batton indexes have a luminescent insert. Note the magnificent Maltese cross above the printed brand name.

The moon phase aperture received a lovely decoration, highlighting the complication. Moreover, the aperture makes an excellent team with the polished moon and its blue background. A lovely detail.

The Vacheron Constantin FIFTYSIX® Complete Calendar displays central hours, minutes and seconds. The complete calendar uses two apertures for the day of the week and month and an arrow hand for the date. The precision moon phase indication has an accuracy of 122 years.

Vacheron Constantin – always exceptional

Vacheron Constantin FIFTYSIX® Complete Calendar is powered by the manufacture calibre 2460 QCL/1. The self-winding movement uses a skeletonised 22k solid gold rotor decorated with the Maltese cross. The calibre uses a 4Hz balance wheel and it has an autonomy of 40 hours.

The calibre 2460 QCL/1 is exceptionally decorated, receiving the Hallmark of Geneva. Between the decorations, it can be observed the perlage on the base plate, polished chamfers on the edges of bridges and Côtes de Genève on top. The rotor received extra care: a straight graining on centre and extremities, sandblasted surfaces and mirror polish for the cross.

A connoisseurs’ delight

Vacheron Constantin is the Maison of connoisseurs and the  FIFTYSIX® Complete Calendar reaffirms this statement. The watch is presented in a well-balanced size for modern time and with exceptional finishes. The classical layout displays the complete calendar in a familiar way but with a series of details not met on the vintage pieces.

Vacheron Constantin FIFTYSIX® Complete Calendar is a pleasant wrist presence. Its refined look will catch the attention of any watch enthusiast.

Vacheron Constantin FIFTYSIX® Complete Calendar Technical Specifications and Price

Reference 4000E/000A-B548

Calibre

2460 QCL/1

Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin

Mechanical, self-winding

29 mm (11¼’’’) diameter, 5.4 mm thick

Approximately 40 hours of power reserve

4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)

308 components

27 jewels

Hallmark of Geneva

Indications

Hours, minutes, central seconds

Complete calendar (day of the week, date, month)

Precision moon phase

Age of the moon

Case

Stainless steel

40 mm diameter, 11.6 mm thick

Transparent sapphire crystal caseback

Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 meters)

Dial

Petrol blue, opaline centre, sunburst exterior

18K white gold Arabic numerals

18K white gold hour-markers highlighted by a white luminescent material

18K white gold moons

Strap

Blue Mississippiensis alligator leather with calf inner shell and tone-on-tone stitching, square scales

Clasp

Stainless steel folding clasp

Polished half Maltese cross-

Price

22.400,00 € Tax Included

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