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
| 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 |
A new flagship movement with magnetic resistance of 25,000A/m and a rotor made of 22K gold.
*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
| 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 |
- 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.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/overseas-dual-time-328749/
➂Cal.5200
| 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 |
- By using two barrels and adopting a vertical clutch system, the power reserve is extended and precision is improved.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/overseas-chronograph-346045/
➃Cal.4400
| 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 |
-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.
・"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
| 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 |
- 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.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/fiftysix-automatic-333221/
⑥Cal.2460 QCL/1
| 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 |
- Equipped with a triple calendar and moon phase , it can be used continuously with only needing correction once every 122 years.
- "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
| 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 |
- 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.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/fiftysix-317219/
⑧Cal.2455/1
| 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 |
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).
・"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
| 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 |
- 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.
*Source: https://www.commit-watch.co.jp/buyer/watches/mens/vacheron_constantin/overseas-351277/
⑩Cal.1120 QP
| 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 |
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.
- "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.