Precision in Platinum: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Split-Seconds Chronograph Ultra-Thin
Vacheron Constantin led off its 2021 novelties this year with new versions of familiar faces: the renewed Historiques American 1921 in a white gold case, celebrating 100 years since the original’s release, along with a trio of Overseas models expanding the popular range with new materials and complications. Alongside these launches, the Swiss maison had a few more very notable watches up its sleeve, like the one we focus on today, the Traditionnelle Split-Seconds Chronograph Ultra-Thin, which joins Vacheron’s ultra-exclusive Collection Excéllence Platine.
The new limited edition is the latest to house the brand?s manufacture Caliber 3500, an ultra-thin split seconds chronograph movement developed for 2015’s Harmony Ultra-Thin Grande Complication Chronograph, in which it debuted. Vacheron Constantin’s revival of the movement comes as part of an effort to bolster the ?Classic with a Twist? theme that it has adopted for this year’s launches, i.e., highlighting the venerable watchmaker’s ?creative energy? while also celebrating its extensive history.
The watch’s 42.5-mm case is made of 950 platinum and has a mirror-grade polishing throughout, sharp edges on its otherwise curled lugs, and a flattened bezel topping it. The watch is only 10.72 mm thick, justifying its ?Ultra-Thin? moniker, and features rectangular and crown-set pushers for its chronograph functions on the right side. It is secured to the wrist with a blue al...
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A Week in Watches Ep. 79 – Swiss Leftovers
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