Métiers d'Art Tribute to great civilisations - Athéna de Velletri

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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/000R-H081; 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 Ancient Greece in 18K gold. The applique, representing the protective goddess of Athens, is in glyptics, carved from Paros marble, with hand patina finishing, The centre of the dial is decorated with a stone marquetry composition and miniature painting, inspired by a Greek amphora from Milo dating from the late 5th century BC, depicting the battle between giants and gods fighting from chariots drawn by horses. The inner frieze in black champlevé enamel, inspired by a krater painted by Aegisthus around 460 BC. The outer frieze in 18K white gold, is engraved and patinated inspired by a Dionysian scene.; Material of the bracelet: Alligator leather (Black); Closing system: Triple folding clasp (18K pink gold); Watch country of origin: Switzerland; Certification: Hallmark Of Geneva. Movement (Caliber): Energy: Self-winding;