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Historiques American 1921 Boutique New York

Historiques American 1921 BoutiqueNew York

To celebrate its first boutique in the United States, Vacheron Constantin is reinterpreting one of its elegant models: “Historiques American 1921”.  Paying homage to its heritage and the quest for excellence, the 64-piece New York limited edition echoes the prestigious new address on the corner of Madison and 64^th Street.

The Roaring Twenties… the expression conjures up images of early automobiles and the sounds of jazz, vibrantly echoed in the Historiques American 1921 Boutique New York. This model is inspired by an avant-garde cushion-shaped wristwatch that Vacheron Constantin produced in very limited quantities specifically for the American market in the1920s, then reinterpreted for a new introduction in 2008.

A new variation of this ultimate “dandy” watch is being introduced on the occasion of the New York boutique opening. It features a 40 mm diameter case distinguished by a unique offset dial and a crown at 1 o’clock. Issued in a 64-piece limited edition, with 18-carat yellow gold case, the dial sports beige-colored Arabic numerals and a small seconds subdial subtly revealing the 3 o’clock numeral below. The sandblasted dial has a black-painted “railtrack” chapter ring. The case-back is hand-engraved with the unique number of the watch as well as the inscription: “Madison and 64^th”.

The watch is powered by the mechanical hand-wound Calibre 4400 developed and crafted in-house by Vacheron Constantin, which bears the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva, and indicates hours, minutes and small seconds. It beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and has an approximately 65-hour power reserve.

Water-resistant to a pressure of 3 bar which is equivalent to 30 meters, the model is fitted with a hand-sewn saddle-stitched strap in dark brown alligator leather fastened with an 18-carat yellow gold pin buckle shaped like a half Maltese cross.

The Historiques American 1921 Boutique New York model is issued in a 64-piece limited edition and delivered in a special leather presentation box featuring a powerful and bold aesthetic. Design enthusiasts will be fascinated by the reinterpretation of the historic dial, while collectors will be delighted to share in a slice of history that transcends long-dormant ages in New York, the city that never sleeps.