Métiers d'Art Tribute to Explorer Naturalists - Cap de Bonne-Espérance

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Vacheron Constantin pays tribute to the Explorer Naturalists in a series of 4 limited editions of 10 pieces each. Inspired by art, history and culture, the collection set sail for the scientific discoveries of naturalists who travelled the world’s oceans aboard the english ship Beagle in the early 1830s. The remarkable mix of hand-engraving and enameling reveals the double aesthetic of the story. By virtue of its construction, the self-winding 1120AT/1 caliber, displays satellites hours on the bottom dial. Its movement is stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva, a guarantee of excellence and reliability. Overview: Reference: 7500U/000R-B994; Caliber: 1120 AT; Collection: Métiers d'Art; Case material: Pink Gold; Case diameter: 41 mm; Power reserve: 40 h. Case & Dial: Diameter: 41 mm; Thickness: 11.73 mm; Water-resistance: 3 bar (30 m); Case back: Transparent sapphire crystal caseback; Dial description: 18K gold métiers d’art dial inspired by 19th century Naturalists. Upper part with hand-engraved 3D animals standing out against a miniature Grand Feu enamel background. Lower part with an ancient maritime map of Cape of Good Hope in miniature Grand Feu enamel. Satellite module indicating the hour display. Arabic numerals hour-markers.; Material of the bracelet: Alligator leather (Green); Closing system: Triple folding clasp (18K pink gold); Watch country of origin: Switzerland; Certification: Hallmark Of Geneva. Movement (Caliber): Energy: Self-winding; Functions: Time displayed by three wandering satellite, Minutes; Diameter: 32.8 mm; Thickness: 5.45 mm; Number of parts: 205; Number of jewels: 36; Power reserve: 40 h; Frequency: 19800 V.P.H. (2.75 Hz).