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Vacheron Constantin - 47070/000J-9086

Metiers d'Art Tribute To Great Explorers Marco Polo Expedition

Brand:	Vacheron Constantin
Family:	Metiers d'Art
Reference:	47070/000J-9086
Name:	Metiers d'Art Tribute To Great Explorers Marco Polo Expedition
Produced:	2008
Limited:	Yes, 60 units

Case

Material:	Yellow gold
Glass:	Sapphire
Back:	Closed
Shape:	Round
Diameter:	40.00 mm
Height:	12.21 mm
W/R:	30.00 m

Dial

Color:	Multi-Color
Material:	Enamel
Finish:	Gloss
Indexes:	Arabic Numerals
Hands:	Proprietary

Description

The whimsical Marco Polo edition of Vacheron Constantin's 'Tribute to Great Explorers' series features a grand feu enamel dial with a map evoking the silk road path of the famous explorer. Time is displayed through a wandering hour display. First introduced in 2007, earlier versions paid tribute to Magellan and Zheng He, while a model for Christiopher Columbus is also available.

Movement

Automatic movement based on JLC 889. Wandering hours similar to Urwerk / Starwheel.

An extraordinary sight, made possible by a no less extraordinary ��C and of course exclusive ��C mechanical development under the dial. Building on a tried and tested selfwinding movement, this horological ?��complication?�� puts in play a series of truly original devices: broad rotating hour ?��crown?�� wheel, positioning fingerpieces and pivoting hour-figure-bearing satellites driven by Maltese crosses reminiscent of Vacheron Constantin's long-established corporate symbol. Not a few watchmakers would doubtless be stunned at the sight?abefore applauding so remarkable an accomplishment.

Type:	Automatic
Brand:	Vacheron Constantin
Caliber:	1126 AT
Display:	Analog
Diameter:	32.80 mm
Jewels:	36
Reserve:	38 h
Frequency:	28800 bph
Time:	Minutes, Jumping Hours