Métiers d'Art Tribute to great civilisations - Lion de Darius

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In close collaboration with the Louvre Museum, Vacheron Constantin pays homage to the great civilizations of Antiquity. Those chosen were the Persian Empire of Darius I, Egypt in the time of the pharaohs, the Hellenistic Greece of the successors of Alexander the Great, and imperial Rome. Each of these eras is represented by an iconic work kept in the Louvre Museum, reproduced in the form of a miniature sculpted applique in gold. Showcasing this remarkable engraving, each era reveals a sub-dial decorated with motifs taken from the decorative arts of the same period. By virtue of its construction, the self-winding 2460 G4/2 caliber gives free rein to creativity and these exceptional, masterful compositions. Overview: Reference: 7620A/000R-B926; Caliber: 2460 G4/2; Collection: Métiers d'Art; Case material: Pink 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 Persian civilisation. Hand-engraved 18K gold applique with patina depicting the Lion of Darius, one of the few decorative elements of the Palace of Darius in Susa. Background made of turquoise and mochaite jasper in stone marquetry. Sapphire crystal glass engraved by metallization with writing elements taken from a tablet inscribed in Old Persian. Champlevé enamel & engraved metal outer frieze inspired by the Frieze of Archers in the Palace of Darius. Tone-on-tone discs indicating the hours, minutes, days and date.; Material of the bracelet: Alligator leather (Grey); Closing system: Double (18K pink gold); Watch country of origin: Switzerland; Certification: Hallmark Of Geneva. Movement (Caliber): Energy: Self-winding; Functions: Date by aperture, Day by aperture, Hour by aperture, Minute by aperture, Balance-stop; Diameter: 31 mm; Thickness: 6.05 mm; Number of parts: 237; Number of jewels: 27; Power reserve: 40 h; Frequency: 28800 V.P.H. (4 Hz).