Vacheron Constantin and its Platinum Watches

Platinum Watches in Limited Edition

Platinum is universally appreciated as a precious metal chosen for creating only the best timepieces and jewelry items. Vacheron Constantin exclusive watches are no exception – the company has maintained a long-established tradition of developing the finest platinum watches, including its Collection Excellence Platine in Limited Edition. The brand has announced its decision to produce all new platinum timepieces first in a very limited collector’s edition to enter its Collection Excellence Platine.

The first series of limited editions watches produced in platinum, as a part of the Excellence Collection are to be presented at SIHH, 2006.

All the novel timepieces, the Maitre Cabinotiers Minute Repeater, the Perpetual Malte Calendar Grand Complication, the Malte Chronograph, and the Patrimony Platinum Purist will demonstarte the hallmark for platinum, PT950, on their dials.

Some Facts about Platinum

The Vacheron Constantin Company came up with the idea of using platinum back in 1820. Since that time the horology world witnessed the appearance of numerous timekeeping wonders done in the precious metal. The brand’s watchmakers gave their preference to platinum for the ability to meet the highest demands of their most creative and complicated watch designs. It should be mentioned that in comparison to 18k gold, which is 75% pure, platinum is 95% pure and may be extracted in just a few places worldwide, as it is 30 times more rare than gold. Platinum items are the most suitable for a lifetime usage due to its density and weight contributing to the metal’s durability. Consequently, platinum timepieces are extremely scratch –resistant – in case of scratching the metal is displaced really slightly and without decreasing its volume. The conclusion is obvious - platinum is a timeless symbol of everything eternal.

The Excellence Platine Collection

Keeping in mind the advantages of platinum’s unique qualities, Vacheron Constantin has developed its Collection Excellence Platine. Every new model created in limited edition for real watch connoisseurs model has platinum dial, case and buckle and is to be presented in a gray maple wood box. The novel timepieces serve as a reliable proof of the fact that platinum is the judicious choice of kings and queens, as well as other sophisticated people. If somebody owns a platinum timepiece from Vacheron Constantin Limited Edition Collection Excellence Platine, he enters a prestigious world of discerning connoisseurs and collectors.

A Platinum Watch to Mark the Company’s Anniversary

In 2005 Vacheron Constantin put at auction a matchless gentleman's timepiece made out of platinum to honor the company's 250th anniversary. The Saint-Gervais watch underlining the exclusive characteristics of the precious metal took part in a record-breaking auction.

The platinum watch with a perpetual calendar and a 250 hour power reserve, was acquired for an amazing $374,000. Altogether, Vacheron Constantin auctioned 250 timekeeping items with the $15 million sale taking place in Geneva. The auction had underlined Vacheron Constantan’s importance in the field of watch-making and strengthened its position among the most prestigious watch manufacturers.

Vacheron Constantin replica watches even if they are not platinum still feature good durability and quality. Choose Vacheron Constantin replicas most suitable for you at a very affordable price range.