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Vacheron Constantin

Metiers d'Art La Symbolique Des Laques

Model #: 33222/000r-9704

Midsize Watch | Manual Wind Movement

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Watch Specifications

Brand Vacheron Constantin
Series Metiers d'Art La Symbolique Des Laques
Model Number 33222/000r-9704
Size Midsize
Case Material 18kt Rose Gold
Dial Colour Black
Bracelet/Strap Alligator/Crocodile Leather Black
Clasp Tang Buckle
Movement Manual Wind
Screw-down Crown No
Crystal Scratch Resistant Sapphire
Case Back Transparent
Water Resistance 30m/99ft
Diameter 40mm
Case Thickness 8.2mm

Watch Description

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LIMITED EDITION (not numbered) TO 20 PIECES ONLY WORLDWIDE.The Métiers d'Art - La Symbolique Des Laques collection is devoted to the natural beauty of the seasons. For each model in the collection a front & back dial is created. The workmanship to create these dial took a total of more than 7 years!

MAKI-E: Masters of Zôhiko are experts in the art of "maki-e" style enamel painting. "Maki-e" in Japanese means "filled up the picture." This style of enamel painting features the most complex techniques of decorative lacquering. The art begins while paint (usually black in color) has not yet congealed, which is then sprinkled with gold or silver powder to create unique designs. The final lacquered coating is made from the sap of what is known as the Chines Lacquer tree, Rhus Verniciflua, which is found is in the highlands of central Asia and parts of Tibet.

TSUKIMI - AUTUMN:The evening of contemplation of the full moon – or “Tsukimi” – honors the first full moon of autumn. This custom, with Chinese origins, was introduced in Japan during the Heian era (794– 1185). At the time, the nobles of the Imperial Court got together in the moonlight to compose poems and listen to music. The contemplation of the full moon in September became a popular practice during the Edo era (1603–1868) and peasants included it in their rites to mark the end of the harvest.

The front dial is decorated with a full moon hidden by a few clouds which is considered to be the height of refinement and elegance in Japanese culture.

The dial on the back of the watch is decorated with Japanese maples dressed in a bright red autumn robe side by side with a Torii Gate, commonly built at the entrance to Shintoist sanctuaries in order to separate the sacred area from the wicked environment, a reminder of the extent to which the Japanese people remain attached to their traditions.

Click on these links to view the other 2 models in the series:

HANAMI – SPRING model # 33222/000r-9701

YUKIMI – WINTER model # 33222/000g-9706

This watch features:

Polished 18kt rose gold case.

Black decorated enameled front & black dial.

Central dial cutout on both the front & back dials for a partial view of the skeletonized movement.

Rose gold hour & minute hands,

Vacheron Constantin ruthenium plated 14kt yellow gold skeletonized movement, Caliber 1003 SQ, beats at 18,000 vph, composed out of 117 parts, contains 18 Jewels & has an approximate power reserve of 30 hours.

Marked with the Geneva Quality Hallmark.

This Watch has an alternate part number:
33222000r9704, X33R5178

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