(You can read the full overview of the Vacheron Constantin Vladimir Watch here)
The Vacheron Constantin Vladimir name is derived from the ancient term Volodimir, which literally means “domination by peace” or “peace to all.” This superlative watch is none other than one of the world’s most complicated timepieces. That is what its owner wanted, and Vacheron Constantin’s Atelier Cabinotiers gathered the resources to meet this very ambitious goal. As it began this extraordinary adventure and accepted this uncommon mechanical challenge, Vacheron Constantin knew it could count on its unusual expertise garnered over an uninterrupted span of more than 250 years in business. The Genevese Manufacture had demonstrated this during its quarter-millennial celebration in 05 by designing and producing in its own workshops what was at the time the worlds most complicated wristwatch, the famous Tour de l’Ile. The Vladimir* model that has just left Ateliers Cabinotiers is even more complicated than that legendary model of 2005. The hand-wound mechanical movement of this unique Vladimir* watch drives no less than 17 complications. This exceptional movement, bearing the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva, has some 891 components, all hand-finished or hand-decorated at Vacheron Constantin. It is both a technical and aesthetic triumph that took Atelier Cabinotiers and its top-flight watchmakers four years to develop.
Vacheron Constantin Vladimir Watch Technical Specifications:
Reference
80253/000R-9593
Atelier Cabinotiers Vladimir
Calibre
2750
Stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva
Energy
Mechanical, manual-winding
Movement diameter
36.00 mm
Movement thickness
11.25 mm
Jewels
38
Frequency
18000 Vibrations / hour (2.5 Hz)
Indications
Hours, minutes, second on tourbillon
Minute repeater
Perpetual Calendar
Power reserve
Second time zone
Moon phase indication, age of the moon
Striking-mechanism torque
Perpetual time equation
Sunrise, sunset
Celestial map
Week number indication
Power reserve
Approx. 58 hours
Case
18K 5N pink gold
47.00 mm in diameter
Convex sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on one side
Manual engraving of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs on the side of the case
Water-Resistance
None
Dial
18K white gold
Hand-guilloched
Minute-track painted in white
8 applied hour markers in 18K pink gold
Strap
Brown Mississipiensis alligator leather, square scales, hand-stitched, saddle finish
Clasp
Buckle in 18K 5N pink gold
Polished half Maltese Cross
Unique piece
Case-back engraved with “Les Cabinotiers” identification and “AC” Hallmark