Pretty Complicated

Complications are widely regarded as testaments to a watchmaker’s skill. Vacheron Constantin continues to show the extent of its mastery in its 2020 collection

- Evigan Xiao

Of the holy trinity in Swiss watchmaking, Vacheron Constantin stands as a somewhat softspoken steward of the art of horology. With a history that dates back to 1755, the Swiss manufacture carries a heritage that is expressed in each of its timepieces. For its 2020 collection, Vacheron Constantin has unveiled a series of watches with various complications, masterfully executed as befitting of the maison’s watchmaking savoir-faire, of course.

“La Musique Du Temps” Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication Split-Seconds Chronograph – Tempo

The Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication Split-Seconds Chronograph packs a whopping 24 complications in a double-sided reversible case. Its “front” side features a second time zone display, split-second chronograph measuring up to 30 minutes and a perpetual calendar. Meanwhile, the other dial includes the tourbillon, retrograde moon phase, sunrise and sunset time displays, day/night length tracker and a power reserve indicator. With its slide on the case middle, the minute repeater is accessible from either dial. This marvel beats at 18,800 vibrations per hour, and comes in a 50-millimetre pink gold case paired with a brown alligator leather strap.