Bespoke Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Westminster Sonnerie - Tribute to Johannes Vermeer
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- We had the fantastic privilege of following a few steps of an 8-year long project and are very happy and fortunate to share this video with you today. A very tasteful collector asked Vacheron Constantin to develop and manufacture the timepiece of his dream and the man knew what he wanted; Grande and Petite Sonnerie, Westminster chime, amazing enamel work on both sides of this large pocket watch and a pure beauty of engraving savoir-faire when it comes to the case.
This incredible timepiece has taken some developments seen in the Ref. 57260, the world's most complicated timepiece ever produced, but adjusted to fulfil the desires of the owner.
It's an incredible work of art and I feel so grateful that there are people out there capable of giving the opportunity to talented watchmakers and artisans to express their talent in such a way.
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Of all the watch news in recent memory, this IS definitely representing the grandest of the grand tradition of high horology. It is also how VC should flex its muscles. Well, I mean all those tiny muscles connected by intricate nerve systems in the watch makers' eyes and finger tips. Bravississimo to Les Cabinotiers.
Thanks so much for this inspired comment!!!
@@WATCHESTVcom Should thank you for making the first hand report with live pictures of this amazing time piece. A big Viva Watch Making!
Красота! Уникальные и потрясающие часы! Вы мастера с большой буквы!
Vacheron never disappoints. Always Master pieces ever. Greatness.
This is an extraordinary achievement for sure!!
One Of Not Many
It is breathtakingly beautiful. The complications are a technical tour de force. Surely the most beautiful timepiece ever made 👏👏👏👏.
That is some astonishing enamel work! The entire watch, piece by piece, is full on master class. Vacheron setting a very high bar with this. I really enjoyed this video. Well done.
Very happy that you enjoyed it and indeed this timepiece is on a very special level, all the way up there!!! Best to you
As Archieluxury would say, "this is a mastercard example".
Astonishing! This is another level. This piece is so important. Breathtaking. We must ensure that this skill stays alive! Human achievement at its best.
Yes, you're totally right, these skills need to be kept alive and thanks to such projects, it definitely contributes directly to it. Thanks for the comment
Wow. I had no idea anything of this sort was being made. An astonishing timepiece, a beautiful video. Thank you.
Our pleasure and many thanks for your comment, very much appreciated
A truly unique timepiece , a magnum opus for those involved , and a tribute to my personal favorite painter !
So grateful Mark Andre , for today's episode is like a birthday present for me ☺ !
Best Regards
Oh that’s nice to read and super happy with the birthday gift ;)
It would already be impressive if that was a miniature painting but the fact that it’s enamel is astonishing😍
Thank you Marc for showing us the most beautiful timepiece in the world.
Vacheron Constantin's slogan should be "It's complicated"
Summarises it pretty well indeed!!! Best to you
The beauty of this watch literally brought me to tears.
The content of Watches TV is so amazing. The watch is presented so well in this video and editing and narration is top class 👌👌👌
Much appreciated! Thanks so much, really makes us happy
Truly astonishing craftsmanship! ❤️ Thank you Marc 🙏
Very welcomed and thanks for watching!
I had to view this a few times. Amazing!!!
Thank you for producing such good videos on horology!!!
I uses pause a lot during the video.
You are totally welcome, it's a true pleasure! Thank you
Speechless, what an amazing piece, absolutely stunning.
Thank you very much!
This shows just the unlimited possibilities of the ‘human hand’ - I have no words that are adequate for this.
This was truly SPECTACULAR! I'm not really into 'highest end' watchmaking nor pocket watches but the watch itself, the craftmanship and artistry and last but by no means least the extremely beautiful audiovisual coverage of the watch was simply amazing! Thank you SO much for presenting such unique masterpieces to your audience! All the very best from Germany, Daniel
The Owner: "Go on, go on! Ask me what time it is!"
VC, the perfect watch, for the ones that DONT NEED TO PROVE THEMSELVES, SIMPLY ABLE TO ACHIEVE WHAT THEY WANT AND LIKE HOROLOGY IN MOST BEAUTIFUL AND HIGHEST CRAFTMANSHIP THAT IS POSSIBLE WITHOUT PAYING ATTENTION TO ANYTHING ELSE BUT THE JOB DONE ON THAT TIMEPEICE. yes, that is VACHERON CONSTANTIN THAT WE LOVE.
Absolutely stunning! Thank you for this!
Our pleasure, thanks for your kind words. Best to you
What a beautiful watch. Le Savoir-Faire of VC is just so impressive
Just wow...I am so.....inspired . Thank you
Just WOW! Great to see such craftsmanship that will be enjoyed for generations to come.
Breathtaking! Thankyou VC and Mark both class acts!
That's very nice, thanks so much
It took 8 long years to make such a timepiece, it must be priceless by all means
Just art 👍👍
£20
Amazingly beautiful. That tourbillon cage and the gong hammers were spotlessly finished. I usually find enamel work night very appealing and write rough looking, specially if they're dealing with realistic images. This on the other hand is jaw dropping. Absolutely perfect. Great job at filming this masterpiece too. If I were obsanely rich this would be the things I would buy 😂
Yes, the polishing is really amazing
A really beautiful watch. Great to see the first worn time pieces the pocket watch reintroduced into probably the world's most complicated watch. Also a pleasure to see the story of this watch
Wow that brought tears to my eyes amazing!!!
Oh nice, but I understand the emotional dimension of such an endeavour!!! Thanks for the comment
I love the baroque style, Vacheron is great at bringing that out.
Это не только искусство, это ещё и одержимость
Wow....this is why your channel has the best content....bravo!
Extraordinaire. Magnifique ! Les superlatifs manquent pour décrire un tel chef d'oeuvre d finesse et de raffinement. Un grand bravo pour cet épisode extrêmement soigné. La musique de fond est d'ailleurs très bien choisir. Vraiment bravo.
Il fallait en effet rester sur la même longueur d'onde ;) merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire
Looks really wonderful. I'll take two!
(One minor point at 11:31 - the numerals are not Roman, they're Arabic)
True ;) Best to you
Another spectacular video. I've been a collector of pocket watches for several years and owned many but I would have trade my entire collection for this watch. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing and thanks for the comment!
insane piece of art. bravo
Love your last comment. I'm homeless and see to many that don't know the value of such experience of doing your craft on the level
Marvellous Craftsmanship
That is one of the most amazing watches I've ever seen. The finishing on the hammers was really something, I can't imagine what it took to tie up a "holy trinity" company or department of that company for eight years. And you know there is some hidden group somewhere already years into the next ultra-complicated watch, can't wait to see what that is. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks to all for this video of a truly gorgeous and technical masterpiece.
You are most welcomed and thanks for this nice comment.
Thank you for posting this. Love seeing what horology is truly capable of!
Yes, this is indeed a project pushing quite far what can be done by incredible artisans!!
Another awesome video with unique timepiece with rich content. VC is my favour among the holy trinity. Thanks Marc.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks
Just stunning!
Breathtaking.
Spectacular a true Masterpiece from Vacheron Constantin....
Oh yes, all the way up there!!
I would love to know how many bespoke timepieces they are concurrently working on. Also, it is now 2 for 2 (This one and the 57260) in favour of VC, PP is falling behind (VC is pulling away); I think this “Les Cabinotiers” is such a great way to show why they are undisputedly part of the big 3.
That being said, I cannot help but wonder what PP is planning to counter this re-emergence of VC as THE ultimate watchmaker, especially with the 200 year anniversary coming up
C'est beau! Majestueux.
C'est le bon terme en effet!!! Merci pour votre commentaire
Excellent video. This was superbly done. Gotta watch this again, this timepiece deserves it
Thanks and you're absolutely right ;)
Art = Watch ⌚
Truly spectacular video, thank you!
Yes, we are indeed talking about Art with such a project. Thanks a lot
This watch gives me goosebumps, it is just incredible. Than you for this video, I enjoyed it thoroughly.
That makes us happy, thanks so much!
The quality of the video is outstanding. Thanks a lot!
You are most welcomed and thanks for the comment 🙏🙏
Thanks Marc Andre, another “wow” piece 😳👍.
Yes, this one is part of the "wow" club for sure ;)
no doubt ....a fine piece of traditional watchmaking with amazing features...that's a watch!...well done...be good
Stunning!
Stunning.
Amazing piece, can´t wait for Flavor Flav with his new neck watch. really interesting though.
anyway, nice video cool flamboyant-lavish piece, Cheers
The epitome of luxury timepieces! Great video as always.
Thanks for watching and the very best to you
Omg . Astonishing
Fantastic watch
amazing piece
I’ll take 2! One for each pocket!
fantastic!
Artistry in time
Absolutely fantastic !! Amazing achievement on every level Just brilliant
PS
Meanwhile in 2013 Mr Smith has contacted his AD and was put on the waiting list for ss Rolex Daytona……last we’ve heard; Mr Smith is still waiting
Masterpiece
Really is!!!!
this should be in the Louvre
One day it could!!!
Amazing! 8 years in the making wow!
I need to save money asp. For my bespoke super overseas tourbillon diver! 😉
You do that ;)
Nautilus, Daytona, Richard Mille - move over. This is a proper watch!
Wow!
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Exquisite; a toure de force.
Absolutely!!!
Wow 🤩
Exquisite.
it's hard to say which time piece is crazier between this and the ref 57260
They are quite different nonetheless, but hard choice we understand ;)
What type of alloy is used for the chiming system? Is silver added?
Amazing!
Person who dislikes this video is a monster.
Couldn't agree more ;) Thanks and the very best to you
And to make it easy on themselves they make it the size of a dinner plate 🍽..
Stunning watch, amazing. Just wondering: does this watch also have to be serviced every five years? I mean: complete disassembly, cleaning, lubricating…
Magical. Wonderfully produced video as well. What music was used in this video? The description doesn’t mention this. It suited the video perfectly.
Only thing missing is what was paid for such a masterpiece...
probably a few millions
Would like to think this piece was bought by a Dutch man . Lions ( country logo / tulips / Johannes Vermeer painting ) . Must be a royal !
Non per vantarmi, ma al mio polso non ho mai portato altri orologi che non sia stato un Vacheron Constantin. E' una passione che aveva il mio bisnonno, tramandata a mio nonno, e poi a mio padre, e oggi io. Ho una vasta collezione di questa bellissima Maison. Come pure lo portano al polso le mie sei figlie, e i tre maschi. E la mia amata consorte naturalmente. Ogni anno al mio compleanno i miei amati figli mi regalano l'oggetto della mia passione. Che un giorno tramanderò a loro come fecero i miei avi.
Well that’s very nice to read and very happy for you. All the best
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I wonder what the price tag was on this piece? Has to be around the million dollar mark, probably more!
Это потрясающе
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Absolutely amazing! What's the musical piece that's playing btw?
It says in the video, the Westminster chime, the sound of the Big Ben clock.
Unreal
Stunning timepiece.......not sure about the jacket!
Our friend Christian has a very unique style ;)
@@WATCHESTVcom you could have made a career in the diplomatic Corps Marc 😃
The like goes for your video, the watch, well not so much, it's true that is amazing the westminer, and the engraving and the enamel paint on the back, but the thing that I don't find particulary atractive is the size of that monstrousity, to do that, leave it as a wall or desktop watch, and the other a special request? Wait... are we in the 19th century or before when watches are just for the so called "royalty"? So I said meh... the watch looks good, sounds perfect... but not a thing to envy or desire.
Fair enough, but the collector really knew what he wanted and he got it! But it's great for all the people that could work on such a special project, not an every day thing!
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Michelangelo in watchmaking!
Nicely said
Is it possible to commission a piece unique for a VC overseas?
I am sure you can ask anything, but never seen any in the Overseas collection. Best to you
It might be possible, but the Overseas is a probably a little to sporty for such a masterpiece.
@@WATCHESTVcom well the Overseas which went to Mount Everest was sorta a commissioned piece.
The dial has Arabic not Roman numerals. Lovely pocket watch by the way.
True ;)
Вы всё ещё хотите смарт-часы?!?! На силиконовом ремешке?!?!
ВОТ, ЧТО НУЖНО ХОТЕТЬ!!!!!
Alex
What do u think of the 2017 Breitling chronomat galactic ?
Limited edition of 4,000 pcs at $4,999!
Well maybe not ;)
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What's the name of the music playing?