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PART IVa. The Guillocheur
250th Anniversary Collection - Jubile 1755 - Case in yellow, white, pink gold and platinum, self-winding movement, dial with 250th anniversary guilloche pattern, 18k gold roman numerals and appliques, power reserve indicator, caliber 2475, limited edition, hallmark of Geneva
Ref: 85250
Malte Chronograph - 18k pink gold case, manual winding movement, chronograph with two counters, silvered guilloche dial, applies gold numerals, caliber 1141
Ref: 47120
Malte Tonneau Chronograph - 18k pink gold case, self-winding movement, chronograph with two counters, silvered guilloche dial and applied gold numerals, large date display, caliber 1137
Ref: 49145
Malte Perpetual Calendar Minute-Repeater - 18k pink gold case, manual winding movement, silvered guilloche dial and applied gold numerals, minute-repeater, perpetual calendar, caliber 1755, limited edition
Ref: 30040
1816 - Pocket watch in yellow gold, quarter repeater and music, dial with 12 Arabic numerals into circles, signed Vacheron Chossat & Cie
Ref: 10207
1827 - Pocket watch "Empire" in 18k pink gold, quarter repeater, polished case back and guilloche middle. Gold dial in three parts, hour circle with applied figures, guilloche centre with floral motif chiseled in applique. "Cathedral" type hands
Ref: 10828
1910 - Lady's jewellery pendant-watch in gold and platinum with enamel dial on a guilloche decor
Ref: 10184
Engine-turned cam
Engine-turning models on dial and covers
Drawings booklet of engine-turning models
1917 - Pocket watch, duo face, casein 18k yellow gold, full astronomical moonphase on bridge side. Enamel dial, "Breguet" type hands in gold
Ref: 10937
1943 - Pocket watch in 18k yellow gold, white enamel dial with 11 Arabic numerals, external minute-circle, small second at 6 o'clock, "Breguet" hands of blued steel. German silver movement, Guillaume bimetallic balance. Tourbillon. First class bulletin from the "Observatoire Astronomique de Geneve"
Ref: 10811
1901 - Hunter pocket watch, 18k pink gold case in 6 parts, minute repeater, single chronograph and astronomical perpetual calendar. Dial in enamel. "Pear" type hands in blued steel.
This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2008-02-28 00:12:22
Vacheron Constantin's Métiers d'Art interactive watchmaking exhibition in Beverly Hills
Vacheron Constantin opened up its Métiers d'Art "The master craftsmen of time" interactive watchmaking exhibition on Wed February 27, 2008 at Sotheby's in Beverly Hills. I felt very lucky to be invited to this amazing exhibit, and I also had the opportuni...
were you there, AT?
I was there from 630-645ish. Went back over to the hotel but the suite was completely empty.
PART Ib. The Master Watchmaker Interactive
Here's master watchmaker Mikael Conus assembling a tourbillon. At the age of 14, he began watchmaking school and finished at 18 yrs old; and since then, has been in the watchmaker profession for 10 years already. You wouldn't know he's already been doing ...
PART IIb. The Enameler Interactive
Here's me on the right looking through the microscope watching master enameler Jean Genbrugge apply some blue enamel on a dial. He's been an enameler for 30 years. On the very left is Lucie Misselyn who is still learning enameling for 1.5 years, and both ...
Fantastic report, AT
Sems that you had a big time, and that you saw some marvellous pieces... Now, I know where to complain if I have an issue with my enamel dial! LOL Best. nicolas
PART IIIb: The Engraver Interactive
Here's master engraver Jeanne Ulrich who has been engraving for 7 years, and she says it takes around a week to engrave an entire movement. Here's a monogram engraving. Here's a video clip of Jeanne in action! This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai o...
PART IVb. The Guillocheur Interactive
Master guillocheur Supachai Wattanakanokthan demonstrates how to use the guilloche turning machine, and he's been guilloche'ing for 16 years! I noticed that his name sewed onto his white lab coat only had part of his last name, and he chuckled that his Th...
PART V: Métiers d'Art - Les Masques
These 4 masks of the Métiers d'Art - Les Masques belong to a private collection at the Barbier-Mueller Museum in Geneva and highlights Vacheron's dedication to the art of engraving in watchmaking. 25 sets of these 4 mask watches will be made, and you must...
I really don't get the mask collection
I can't imagine wearing one or anyone wanting to wear one. Am I missing something? Is there some culture in the world where this makes more sense?
Art would.......
No - not our Art (Dr No) but for the sake of art. The celebration of the Arts & Crafts could be a driver like people who buy watches with dragon mokugane, lacquered or engraved dials. In this VC range, the decoration is brought forward as a shield/mask to...
Wonderful reporting, Anthony....
You've given me enough excellent pictures that I can change the masthead weekly for a long time to come! Thanks, Bill
I can't believe it's almost 1:20 AM . . .
. . . well past my bedtime, and I'm scrolling up and down this post like a kid who's just discovered a fascinating book . . . thanks, Anthony, for reporting of an event that I would've made time for if I'd known all of what was on display in advance . . ....
The exhibition is still on display until Saturday
so you can still go if you want to see the exhibition. See you later today! - Anthony This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2008-02-29 07:58:52
Wow, great report! I thought I spent a lot of time at the exhibition..
you must have been there all day to take all these pictures! It's so nice for you to have posted everyone's names because I sure couldn't remember. Thanks, Anthony! I sat with Mikael at dinner and talked extensively about watchmaking. He's really an aweso...
