Introducing Luxury Watch Parts ~ "Movement" Variations ~ Vacheron Constantin

おすすめ〇〇選コミット銀座

Today we will be introducing luxury watch parts: "Movement" variations - Vacheron Constantin .

Luxury watch movements are made by hand by craftsmen combining hundreds of parts, and there are numerous variations, ranging from simple two-hand watches to ultra-complex mechanisms such as perpetual calendars and tourbillons.Moreover, they do not merely perform a specific function, but many are finished so beautifully that they are worthy of being called works of art, and many people are impressed by their beautiful form and consider purchasing one.

Therefore, over several posts, I would like to introduce the main movements of each brand along with their representative models.

This time, we will introduce the main movements used in " Vacheron Constantin ". Please enjoy until the end.

Introducing the movement

①Cal.5100

Cal.5100
Specifications
diameter 30mm thickness 4.7mm
Frequency 28,800 vibrations Year of release 2016
Number of jewels 37 pieces Drive system Automatic
composition 3 hands + date Power reserve Approximately 60 hours
Features of the “Cal.5100”
- Fully in-house manufactured movement certified with the Geneva Seal.
A new flagship movement with magnetic resistance of 25,000A/m and a rotor made of 22K gold.
Representative model
- Overseas "Ref. 4500V/110A-B128"
- Overseas "Ref. 4500V/000R-B127"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/overseas-357580/

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/overseas-self-winding-311130/

➁Cal.5110 DT

Cal.5110 DT
Specifications
diameter 30mm thickness 6.0mm
Frequency 28,800 vibrations Year of release 2017
Number of jewels 37 pieces Drive system Automatic
composition 3 hands + date + GMT + day/night indicator Power reserve Approximately 60 hours
Features of the “Cal.5110 DT”
- A movement derived from the core movement "Cal.5100" and equipped with dual time and day/night functions.
- Conventional movements had the second time zone on the sub-dial at the 6 o'clock position, but this model is equipped with a GMT hand that features a large triangle.
Representative model
- Overseas Dual Time "Ref. 7900V/110A-B546"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/overseas-dual-time-328749/

➂Cal.5200

Cal.5200
Specifications
diameter 30mm thickness 6.6mm
Frequency 28,800 vibrations Year of release 2016
Number of jewels 54 pieces Drive system Automatic
composition 3 hands + date + chronograph Power reserve Approximately 52 hours
Features of the “Cal.5200”
- This movement is derived from the core movement "Cal.5100" and is equipped with a chronograph function.
- By using two barrels and adopting a vertical clutch system, the power reserve is extended and precision is improved.
Representative model
・"Overseas Chronograph" "Ref. 5500V/110A-B686"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/overseas-chronograph-346045/

➃Cal.4400

Cal.4400
Specifications
diameter 28mm thickness 2.8mm
Frequency 28,800 vibrations Year of release 2009
Number of jewels 27 pieces Drive system Manual winding
composition 3 needles Power reserve Approximately 65 hours
Features of the “Cal.4400”
・Introduced in 2009 as the core manual winding movement.
-Despite its high beat specification of 28,800 vibrations, it has a long power reserve of approximately 65 hours and is only 2.8 mm thick.
Representative model
- Historique American 1921 "Ref. 82035/000G-B735"
・"Patrimony Traditionnelle" "Ref. 82172/000G-9383"
・"Malta" "Ref.82230/000R-9963"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/9historiques-american-35757/

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/patrimony-traditional-357953/

*Source: https://www.vacheron-constantin.com/jp/ja/collections/malte/82230-000r-9963.html

⑤Cal.1326

Cal.1326
Specifications
diameter 25.6mm thickness 4.3mm
Frequency 28,800 vibrations Year of release 2018
Number of jewels 25 pieces Drive system Automatic
composition 3 hands + date Power reserve Approximately 48 hours
Features of the “Cal.1326”
・Val Fleurier, a subsidiary of the Richemont Group, manufactures a movement based on the "Cal.1904 MC" made by Cartier, and has Vacheron Constantin ébauche the movement. (*Ebauche refers to purchasing an unfinished movement and finishing it so that it can be installed in a watch.)
- By deliberately not obtaining the Geneva Seal and by mechanizing some of the finishing processes, such as the chamfering of the bridges, they have succeeded in keeping the price down.
Representative model
・Fiftysix "Ref.4600E/000A-B487"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/fiftysix-automatic-333221/

⑥Cal.2460 QCL/1

Cal.2460 QCL/1
Specifications
diameter 25.6mm thickness 5.4mm
Frequency 28,800 vibrations Year of release -
Number of jewels 27 pieces Drive system Automatic
composition 3 hands + month, day of the week + date + moon phase Power reserve Approximately 40 hours
Features of “Cal.2460 QCL/1”
-Made based on the in-house automatic movement "Cal. 2450" launched in 2007.
- Equipped with a triple calendar and moon phase , it can be used continuously with only needing correction once every 122 years.
Representative model
・Fiftysix Complete Calendar "Ref.4000E/000A-B439"
- "Traditional Complete Calendar" "Ref.4010T/000R-B344"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/fifty-six-218143/

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/traditionnelle-complete-calendar-224054/

⑦Cal.2475 SC/2

Cal.2475 SC/2
Specifications
diameter 25.6mm thickness 5.7mm
Frequency 28,800 vibrations Year of release -
Number of jewels 27 pieces Drive system Automatic
composition 3 hands + day of the week, date + power reserve Power reserve Approximately 40 hours
Features of the “Cal.2475 SC/2”
- In-house automatic movement certified with the Geneva Seal.
- Two counters are arranged, the date at the 3 o'clock position and the day of the week at the 9 o'clock position, and a power reserve indicator is located at the 6 o'clock position.
Representative model
・Fiftysix Day/Date "Ref. 4400E/000A-B437"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/fiftysix-317219/

⑧Cal.2455/1

Cal.2455/1
Specifications
diameter 25.6mm thickness 3.6mm
Frequency 28,800 vibrations Year of release 2006
Number of jewels 27 pieces Drive system Automatic
composition 2 hands + date Power reserve Approximately 40 hours
Features of “Cal.2455/1”
-Made based on the in-house automatic movement "Cal. 2450" launched in 2007.
A bypass gear train has been added to the date display (a gear is added and the position of the second hand is slid sideways), changing the center second hand to a small second hand (the small second hand is eliminated in the Ref. 4200H).
Representative model
・"Traditional" "Ref.87172/000G-9301"
・"Historique 222" "Ref. 4200H/222J-B935"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/traditional-2/

*Source: https://www.vacheron-constantin.com/jp/ja/collections/historiques/4200h-222j-b935.html

⑨Cal.2460 R31L/2

Cal.2460 R31L/2
Specifications
diameter 27.2mm thickness 5.4mm
Frequency 28,800 vibrations Year of release -
Number of jewels 27 pieces Drive system Automatic
composition 2 hands + retrograde date + moon phase Power reserve Approximately 40 hours
Features of “Cal.2460 R31L/2”
- The first Overseas model to feature a retrograde date, and an in-house automatic movement awarded the Geneva Seal.
- The moon phase is located at the 6 o'clock position and the number of days since the new moon (lunar age) can be read on a scale from 0 to 29.5.
Representative model
- "Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date" "Ref. 4000V/210A-B911"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/overseas-351277/

⑩Cal.1120 QP

Cal. 1120 QP
Specifications
diameter 28 mm thickness 4.05 mm
Frequency 19,800 vibrations Year of release 1982
Number of jewels 36 pieces Drive system Automatic
composition 2 hands + perpetual calendar + moon phase Power reserve Approximately 40 hours
Features of the “Cal.1120 QP”
-Ebauche based on Jaeger-LeCoultre's "Cal. 920".
Despite being equipped with a perpetual calendar that will not require correction until the year 2100 and a highly accurate moon phase, it has been successfully made ultra-thin, with a thickness of just 4.05 mm.
Representative model
- "Overseas Extra-Thin Perpetual Calendar" "Ref. 4300V/120G-B945"
- "Overseas Extra-Thin Perpetual Calendar" "Ref. 4300V/120G-B946"

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/overseas-perpetual-calendar-ultra-339015/

*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/overseas-perpetual-calendar-ultra-thin-skeleton-349365/

summary

What did you think.

There were many movements that were used across the boundaries of the collections. It is also interesting that, despite being prestigious brands, they use ébauche movements such as the "Cal. 920" made by Jaeger-LeCoultre and the "Cal. 1904 MC" made by Cartier. Why not take this opportunity to look for your favorite watch while paying attention to the movement? Many of the representative models introduced this time have already been discontinued and cannot be purchased at authorized retailers, so if you are in the area, please stop by Commit Ginza.

Once again, we hope this article helps you find your favorite luxury watch.

Tags: おすすめ〇〇選