the more the merrier
This year, at SIHH, Vacheron Constantin returns you to a dreamy longing for the early days of exploration, discovery and flight through its Metier d’Art Les Aerostiers collection. A sumptuous rendition of five historical flights undertaken in France between 1783 and 1785 is brought to life with engraving, pounced ornament and exquisite plique-a-jour enamel in the 40mm 18k gold pieces. Each hot-air balloon requires three weeks of craftmanship while the translucent background of enamel recalls the technique of stained class windows with subtle shades. This collection is produced in a limited number of five numbered pieces per reference.
