Vacheron Constantin presents Patrimony self-winding Jewellery, a brand new Patrimony watch model entirely set with diamonds.
Unveiled at Watches and Wonders Shanghai, the Patrimony self-winding jewellery watch has a diamond-set white gold case measuring 37mm in diameter. The dial is entirely paved with diamonds using the snow-setting technique.
Equipped with the self-winding Calibre 2460 SC/3, it is the first jewellery watch in the Patrimony collection. Inspired by the classic watches developed by Vacheron Constantin in the 1950s, it retains the harmonious proportions and pure lines that have characterised the collection since 2004.
It follows the footsteps of the self-winding Patrimony models unveiled in spring 2023 in a case with redesigned proportions and adorned with a subtly rounded crown.
The slender case middle is adorned with round diamonds and the lugs are also delicately gem-set, as too is the bezel forming a halo of light around the dial. In all, the Patrimony self-winding model is set with 769 diamonds, including a single rose-cut diamond resting delicately on the sensual curve of the crown.
Adorned with 420 round diamonds using the snow-setting technique, the sparkling dial is graced with slender white gold hour-markers swept over by dainty leaf-type hands, also in white gold.
Inside this diamond-set watch beats the in-house Calibre 2460 SC/3, which drives hours, minutes and seconds hands. Endowed with a balance oscillating at a rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour, this self-winding movement offer a power reserve of around 40 hours.
The movement’s exceptional finishing can be admired through the sapphire crystal caseback, notably including a mainplate circular-grained on both sides featuring hand-chamfered bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève pattern, along with a finely hand-guilloché oscillating weight.
The Patrimony self-winding jewellery watch comes with a pearlescent blue alligator leather strap. It can be paired with a wide range of styles, outfits and colours thanks to the interchangeable strap.
Technical details
Model: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Self-winding Jewellery Watch, Reference 4116U-000G-B909
Movement
Calibre 2460 SC/3
Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin
Mechanical, self-winding
26.2 mm (11¼’’’) diameter, 3.6 mm thick
Approximately 40 hours of power reserve
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour)
182 components
27 jewels
Hallmark of Geneva certified timepieces
Indications
Hours, minutes and center seconds
Case
18K white gold case set with 331 round-cut diamonds
37 mm diameter, 9.25 mm thick
Crown set with 1 rose-cut diamond
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 meters)
Dial
18K white gold dial set with 420 round-cut diamonds
Convex external zone
18K white gold applied hour-markers and hour & minutes hands
Strap
Night blue Mississippiensis alligator leather, calf inner shell, square scales, with self-interchangeable system integrated
Buckle 18K white gold ardillon buckle set with 17 round-cut diamonds
Total diamond-setting
769 round-cut diamonds, for a total weight of approx. 5.81 carats (guaranteed minimum carats)
