Vacheron Constantin La Quete du Temps Clock
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Vacheron Constantin has created an incredible clock with an automaton feature, a chiming feature, astronomical indications, and more. Seven years in the making, over a meter in height, 200+ kilograms, 6293 parts, this is definitely an incredible clock.
The automaton has 144 unique positions. The chiming feature incorporates several different gongs to produce different tones and sequences. The entire piece has a 15 day power reserve and countless complications.
La Quete du Temps is on display at The Louvre Museum in Paris until 12-November-2025.
The piece is a unique piece, no price is listed. This piece is part of Vacheron Constantin's 270th anniversary celebration!
The mid section has two sides. This is the back side. Featuring a constellation chart.
The clock essentially has three separate sections; the top is the sphere with the automaton; the middle has celestial indications and a perpetual calendar indication. And the bottom houses the memory system and gears that control much of the automaton system, the chiming system, and more.
The automaton has 144 different positions and has a mechanical memory system.
The clock is made of various types of stone, but the transparent panels in the lower tripartite are not glass nor sapphire, they are rock crystal!
As a clock fanatic, I have had the pleasure of experiencing many automatons and their restorers, Miki Eleta's creations, the Van Cleef and Arpels automaton clocks. This one is truly a special piece. A heartfelt congratulations to Vacheron Constantin, the team behind this clock, and I wish the Maison a very happy 270th birthday. Bravo. Bravo Vacheron Constantin.
Comments:
EinPA September 24th, 2025-08:46
This is the stuff that sets the holy trinity apart from the independents. The willingness to make a thing with no other reason than to make it.
patrick_y September 24th, 2025-09:10
There are also clocks bravely made by tiny independents too! Breguet isn't even considered among the "Big Three" and Breguet has made impressive clocks that likely surpass AP's finest and most elaborate clock. Miki Eleta's Hammock Clock Miki Eleta's Svemir (Universe) clock. One of my favorite creations of his. My a...
quattro September 24th, 2025-09:08
I will try to see this one next October ! The 'bras-en-l'air' wristwatch seems nice too. Thanks for sharing this. Best, Emmanuel
patrick_y September 24th, 2025-09:11
You're welcome Emmanuel! I might try to see it in October as well! Maybe we will have a little rendezvous in the First Arrondissement!
Ping.Timeout September 24th, 2025-09:21
Been watching this in instagram. Simply amazing feat.
patrick_y September 24th, 2025-15:26
Agreed. What an amazing clock! In some ways, it's built more like a watch than a clock. Not that I'm complaining of course!
Larrykelley11 September 24th, 2025-09:32
Absolutely amazing and beautiful, I could gaze at this for hours.
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