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SIHH 2018: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Les Aérostiers – Paris 1783

SIHH 2018: Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Les Aérostiers – Paris 1783

This is a very limited timepiece made for a Montgolfiere enthusiast or balloonist.
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The solution to indicate time in the upper part of the watch while showing the day and date in the lower area. There seems to be a sapphire glass to separate the movement from your eyes, so you have a free view on the gears.
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This timepiece is housed in a whitegold case and sized at 40mm. Powerreserve with automatic winding is 40 hours. Each watch is limited to 5 pieces only.
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There are more variations as well dedicated to other cities including Versailles, Bordeaux and Bagnols. The dials are different, not only in color, but also bear a different balloon. Colors include green, blue, bordeaux red and brown. For more information, please visit the Vacheron Constantin homepage.

Pictures courtesy of Vacheron Constantin.

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