Introducing: Vacheron Constantin’s Traditionnelle and Patrimony 270th Anniversary Editions
What We Know
It’s been quite the year for Plan-les-Ouates-based Vacheron Constantin, who was established in 1755, and they’re showing absolutely no signs of slowing down. This commemorative collection features three distinct models: the Traditionnelle Manual-Winding, the Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date, and the Patrimony Self-Winding. Each watch comes in two different editions, adding six new limited editions to the mix. This exclusive series bears unique decorative elements inspired by the brand’s emblematic Maltese cross, with dials featuring a special 270th-anniversary decor and are housed in precious metals including platinum, white gold and 5N pink gold.
Each model is powered by meticulously crafted in-house movements and adorned with a distinctive ‘côte unique’ finish and the 270th-anniversary emblem. As certified by the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva, these watches represent the highest standards of Swiss watchmaking, combining traditional techniques with contemporary precision that watch enthusiasts expect from the venerable maison.
The brand has been on quite a roll this year with its anniversary celebrations, and these new pieces continue to showcase why Vacheron remains at the pinnacle of haute horlogerie after nearly three centuries. They’ve beautifully balanced heritage and innovation, creating watches that feel both timeless and special. Look no further than these three editions.
The Traditionnelle Manual-Winding presents a perfectly proportioned 38mm case with a slim profile of just 7.77mm, available in either 950 platinum or 18K 5N pink gold. Its classical design is enhanced by a transparent sapphire crystal caseback that reveals the beautifully finished movement within. Both Patrimony models feature slightly larger cases—the Moon Phase Retrograde Date measures 42.5mm in diameter with a 9.7mm thickness. In comparison, the Self-Winding model offers a 40mm diameter with an 8.65mm profile. These cases are crafted from 18K white gold or 18K 5N pink gold, with the same transparent caseback and water resistance as the Traditionnelle model.
The dials across all three models share a common aesthetic language while maintaining their individual character. Each features a silver-toned base adorned with a special decorative pattern inspired by the Maltese cross—the brand’s iconic emblem—created specifically for the 270th-anniversary collection.
The Patrimony models are distinguished by their convex external zones, creating a sense of depth and dimension that plays beautifully with light. All watches in the collection feature applied hour-markers and hands crafted from 18K gold, with the Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date adding a touch of color with its blued retrograde date hand. The Traditionnelle Manual-Winding employs elegant Dauphine-type hours and minutes hands, complementing its classical aesthetic, while the specialized moon phase and retrograde date indications on the Patrimony Moon Phase can satisfy any astral quandary.
At the core of each anniversary timepiece lies a Vacheron Constantin manufacture movement, each specially finished for this collection with the ‘côte unique’ decoration and, yes, the 270th-anniversary emblem. The Traditionnelle Manual-Winding houses the Caliber 4400 AS/270, a hand-wound movement measuring 28.60mm in diameter and 2.80mm thick. Despite its slim profile, it delivers an impressive 65-hour power reserve and operates at a frequency of 4 Hz.
The Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date features the self-winding Caliber 2460 R31L/270, a more complex movement with 275 components and 27 jewels. In addition to hours and minutes, it powers the retrograde date display and a precision moon phase indicator. The Patrimony Self-Winding contains the Caliber 2450 Q6/270, which drives hours, minutes, central seconds, and date functions through its 196 components. Both Patrimony calibers offer a 40-hour power reserve and operate at 4 Hz, maintaining the high precision expected from Vacheron Constantin and providing enough power for a weekend off the wrist.
Each watch in the anniversary collection is fitted with a luxurious Mississippiensis alligator leather strap—grey for the Traditionnelle and dark green for both Patrimony models. These straps feature tone-on-tone stitching and square scales, adding textural interest while maintaining a refined appearance. They are secured by pin buckles crafted from the same precious metal as the case—950 platinum 18K white gold or 18K 5N pink gold—and shaped as a polished half Maltese cross, reinforcing the brand identity to the smallest detail.
These exclusive, individually numbered anniversary timepieces are produced in strictly limited quantities, with the Traditionnelle Manual-Winding and Patrimony Self-Winding limited to 370 pieces per reference. The Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date is limited to 270 pieces per reference.
What We Think
Like your best friend who has turned their birthday party into a birthday week, Vacheron is doing the same, but instead of a birthday, it’s an anniversary, and instead of a week, it’s a year. And you know what? If you’re 270 years old, you absolutely deserve it. Santè!
Following their outstanding 222 re-releases earlier this year, these new limited editions demonstrate why Vacheron remains a collector’s darling. There’s something for everybody here, and the fact that these also come in different materials expands the appeal, giving collectors options that suit both their preferences.
While these limited editions might not be someone’s first entry point into the illustrious annals of Vacheron history, for serious collectors, they provide some genuinely compelling options. The anniversary dial pattern is memorable without being ostentatious, and the movement finishing—which Vacheron has always excelled at—takes on an extra dimension with the anniversary embellishments. Here’s to 270 more!
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The Basics
Brand: Vacheron Constantin
Model: Traditionnelle Manual-Winding (TMW), Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date (PMP), Patrimony Self-Winding (PSW)
Reference Number: 82172/000P-H062, 82172/000R-H118 (TMW), 4010U/000G-H057, 4010U/000R-H117 (PMP), 85180/000G-H035, 85180/000R-H116 (PSW)
Diameter: 38 mm (TMW), 42.5 mm (PMP), 40 mm (PSW)
Thickness: 7.77 (TMW), 9.7 mm (PMP), 8.65 mm (PSW)
Case Material: 950 platinum / 18K 5N pink gold (TMW), 18K white gold / 18K 5N pink gold (PMP)
Dial Color: Silver-toned (all)
Indexes: Applied (all)
Lume: No (all)
Water Resistance: 3 bar (approx. 30 metres) (all)
Strap/Bracelet: Grey Mississippiensis alligator leather strap, tone-on-tone stitching, square scales (TMW), Dark green Mississippiensis alligator leather strap, tone-on-tone stitching, square scales (PMP, PSW)
The Movement
Caliber: 4400 AS/270 (TMW), 2460 R31L/270 (PMP), 2450 Q6/270 (PSW)
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds (TMW) — Hours, minutes, retrograde date, precision moon phase, age of the moon (PMP) — Hours, minutes, central seconds, date (PSW)
Diameter: 28.60 mm (TMW), 27.2 mm (PMP), 26.2 mm (PSW)
Thickness: 2.80 mm (TMW), 5.4 mm (PMP), 3.6 mm (PSW)
Power Reserve: 65 hours (TMW), 40 hours (PMP, PSW)
Winding: Manual (TMW), Self-winding (PMP, PSW)
Frequency: 4 Hz or 28,800 vibrations/hour (all)
Jewels: 21 (TMW), 27 (PMP, PSW)
Chronometer Certified: Hallmark of Geneva (all)
Pricing & Availability
Price: CHF 26,100 in rose and CHF 36,200 in platinum (TMW), CHF 53,000 (PMP), CHF 34,700 (PSW)
Availability: Limited edition
Limited Edition: 370 (TMW, PSW), 270 (PMP)
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