Since its launch in 2012, Vacheron Constantin has been paying tribute to the Chinese zodiac with limited edition watches. This year, the brand’s Métiers d’Art Masterpieces collection, The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac, adds new works, marking the completion of the first cycle of this thematic series. The two new models are crafted in 950 platinum and 18K 5N pink gold, showcasing the exquisite beauty of hand-carving and enamel painting techniques, complemented by the technical expertise of the 2460 G4 movement.
As an ancient mythical creature in Chinese legends, the dragon is a symbol of prestige, power, achievement, and auspiciousness. It is also regarded as the embodiment of supreme imperial authority and has always been one of the most respected zodiac signs. In the new wristwatch, the meticulously crafted dragon relief twists and turns, leaping in the center of the dial adorned with exquisite hand-carved and enamel-painted decorations, vividly bringing it to life. The sense of impending power and exquisite beauty that is about to burst forth stems from the fusion of two rare artistic crafts of Vacheron Constantin, creating this exquisite masterpiece.
