Métiers d'Art Tribute to great civilisations - Lamassu de Sargon II

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About this reference

Vacheron Constantin opens a new chapter in its Métiers d’Art – Tribute to great civilisations collection. Born from the partnership with the Louvre Museum, a first series of watches was unveiled in 2022. Following this lineage, the Maison presents four new timepieces expressing the spirit of cultural exploration that lies deep in its soul. In close collaboration with the museum's curators, major works from the Department of Antiquities have been selected in honour of Pharaonic Egypt, the Assyrian Empire, Ancient Greece and Imperial Rome. Each of these eras is represented by an emblematic work preserved at the Louvre Museum, reproduced as a glyptic stone applique. Selecting stones of the same type and/or origin as those found in the Louvre required extensive research. This original approach to watchmaking is further enhanced by the ornamentations surrounding the four central figures and the peripheral friezes. This limited edition is equipped with the manufacture calibre 2460 G4/2, allowing for great artistic freedom. Overview: Reference: 7620A/000G-H080; Caliber: 2460 G4/2; Collection: Métiers d'Art; Case material: White Gold; Case diameter: 42 mm; Power reserve: 40 h. Case & Dial: Diameter: 42 mm; Thickness: 12.93 mm; Water-resistance: 3 bar (30 m); Case back: Transparent sapphire crystal caseback; Dial description: Métiers d'art dial inspired by the Assyrian Empire in 18K gold.The applique of the Lamassu is executed in glyptics from limestone sandstone from Italy, with hand patina finishing. The 18K gold features stone champlevé work and engraving, enhanced with flinqué enamel, which gives a depth effect, representing the feathers of the Lamassu. The outer frieze is made of engraved gold, based on a motif depicted in an 1863 painting held at the Louvre showing The Visit of the Pasha of Mosul to the Digs of Khorsabad.; Material of the bracelet: Alligator leather (Red); Closing system: Triple folding clasp (White Gold); Watch country of origin: Switzerland; Certification: Hallmark Of Geneva. Movement (Caliber): Energy: Self-winding; Functions: Day by aperture, Balance-stop, Hour by aperture, Date by aperture, Minute by aperture; Thickness: 6.05 mm; Number of par