Vacheron Constantin Creates Luxurious Watches for the Chinese New Year
Vasiliki Marapas — November 5, 2014 — Fashion
References: vacheron-constantin & luxuo
Vacheron Constantin celebrates the Chinese zodiac with his luxurious watches. 2015 marks the Year of the Goat, a creature that is lauded for its creative spirit and charming nature. The Goat will surpass the Horse on Chinese New Year (February 19, 2015).
Those who are interested in the Chinese zodiac can pick up one of two limited-edition watches. The first is a platinum timepiece with a dark blue alligator strap, while the other is fashioned with gold, and features a dark brown alligator strap. An engraved goat is on the center of the watch face, guarded by a sapphire crystal case, and surrounded by a traditional Chinese leaf motif, etched directly onto the dial.
In terms of technical details, the watch features a Calibre 2460 G4 mechanical, self-winding movement and a 40-hour power reserve.
Those who are interested in the Chinese zodiac can pick up one of two limited-edition watches. The first is a platinum timepiece with a dark blue alligator strap, while the other is fashioned with gold, and features a dark brown alligator strap. An engraved goat is on the center of the watch face, guarded by a sapphire crystal case, and surrounded by a traditional Chinese leaf motif, etched directly onto the dial.
In terms of technical details, the watch features a Calibre 2460 G4 mechanical, self-winding movement and a 40-hour power reserve.
Trend Themes
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