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  • Metiers D'Art Turtle And Lotus Limited Edition Watch 33222/000R-9548
  • Metiers D'Art Turtle And Lotus Limited Edition Watch 33222/000R-9548
  • Metiers D'Art Turtle And Lotus Limited Edition Watch 33222/000R-9548
  • Metiers D'Art Turtle And Lotus Limited Edition Watch 33222/000R-9548
  • Metiers D'Art Turtle And Lotus Limited Edition Watch 33222/000R-9548
  • Metiers D'Art Turtle And Lotus Limited Edition Watch 33222/000R-9548

Metiers D'Art Turtle And Lotus Limited Edition Watch 33222/000R-9548

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A human adventure, an invitation to discover new horizons and to explore a new place where craftsmanship and innovation meet at their zenith, the Metiers d'Art 'La Symbolique des Laques' series relates the encounter between the men of one of the oldest Japanese lacquer firms - Zohiko, located in Kyoto since its founding in 1661 - and those of Vacheron Constantin. While chance and luck play a role in every meeting, a true relationship can be built only on the basis of deep affinities and shared values. These are immediately evident between these two companies, which have the same respect for traditions. The 'Kame Kaeru Koi' watches, dedicated to the aquatic realm, present animals selected from the vast symbolic legacy of Far Eastern artistic traditions. Incarnations of longevity, luck and strength, the turtle, frog and carp disclose their attributes in stylised waters on the enamelled dials. No fewer than four months were required to make each one. Each animal lends a powerfully symbolic face to the passing of time orchestrated by the skeletonised version of the ultra-thin Calibre 1003 calibre. Made in 18-carat gold, which is harder to work, this legendary movement is treated with ruthenium to match the dials and humbly allow the superlative excellence of the art of maki-e to shine through. Bearing the Geneva hallmark, a guarantee of quality manufacture in the purest Geneva watchmaking tradition, Calibre 1003 remains one of the standards of reference in Fine Watchmaking history. It is the world's thinnest hand-wound mechanical movement, at only 1.64 mm thick. It was designed, developed and manufactured entirely within Vacheron Constantin's workshops. The sapphire crystals on both sides of the watches reveal exceptional finishes, including chamfering, drawing and engraving, all done by hand. A crane lives a hundred years, a turtle lives ten thousand years.' In the imaginary realm, for Japanese, the turtle embodies longevity. The way it moves rightly symbolises patience and authority, and the pattern on its shell is also a sign of good luck, as is the octagonal shape of its carapace. Here associated with the lotus flower, it celebrates purity. In the purest maki-e tradition, the animal's shell is brought out by a light momidasi polishing done using oil stones, in such a way that the light reflects on its patterns, setting off their geometric precision. Its eye is incrusted with shell using the raden technique, while the taka maki-e technique lends a relief effect to the leaves floating on the shimmering waves. Limited series of 20 sets per year. each containing three watches. 18kt rose gold case with a black alligator leather strap. Fixed 18kt rose gold bezel. Japanese maki-e lacquer dial with rose gold hands. Vacheron Constantin 1003 SQ hand wind movement with a 30-hour power reserve. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Transparent case back. Case size: 40 mm. Case thickness: 8.2 mm. Round case shape. Pin buckle. Water resistant at 30 meters / 100 feet. Style: Atypical High Horology. Watch label: Swiss Made. Vacheron Constantin Metiers D'Art Turtle And Lotus Unisex Watch 33222/000R-9548.

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Brand

Vacheron Constantin

Series

Metiers D'Art

Series Label

Metiers D'Art

Gender

Unisex

Model

33222/000R-9548

Watch Label

Swiss Made

Movement

Hand Wind

Engine

Vacheron Constantin Calibre 1003 SQ

Power Reserve

30 hours

Case

Case Size

40 mm

Case Thickness

8.2 mm

Case Material

18kt Yellow Gold

Case Shape

Round

Case Back

Transparent

Band

Band Material

Alligator Leather

Band Type

Strap

Band Color

Black

Clasp

Tang

Dial

Dial Color

18kt Gold Black Maki-e Lacquer

Type

Analog

Crystal

Scratch Resistant Sapphire

Hands

Rose Gold

Bezel

Fixed

Bezel Material

18kt Yellow Gold

Features

Water Resistance

30 meters / 100 feet

Functions

Hour, Minute

Watch Features

Leather, Gold, Month

Additional Info

Watch Style

Casual

Warranty

2 Year Jomashop Warranty

UPC Code

7630007361311

Additional Info

Limited edition: 20 pieces

Jomashop Sku

VC33222000R-9548

Department

Watches

Category

Watches