Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921

The Vacheron Constantin 82035/000G-B735 is a masterful expression of the brand's dedication to refined watchmaking and timeless elegance. This distinguished timepiece is housed in a 40mm case crafted from 18k white gold, offering a perfect balance between subtle luxury and sophisticated design.

The story goes, that in 1921, a client reached out to Vacheron Constantin to develop a watch for him that would be very legible when driving his car. And so they did (as apparently, that’s how things went down in those days). Vacheron Constantin created a watch that could be read while the driver keeps their hands on the steering wheel. All the brand needed to do was rotate the dial a little bit (had they decided to use a movement with three centrally-mounted hands). But instead, Vacheron Constantin used a movement with a small seconds dial at 3 o’clock. Consequently, the entire movement needed to rotate 45 degrees. As such, the crown is positioned on the upper right corner of the case. This sub-dial selection was likely to keep the watch as slim as possible, but it does seem to have made the whole exercise a tad more complicated than necessary. However, the resulting aesthetic has since become iconic for Vacheron.

Powered by Vacheron Constantin's in-house Caliber 4400 AS, this watch boasts a hand-wound mechanical movement that delivers a 65-hour power reserve. The movement is visible through the sapphire crystal case back, revealing the exquisite finishing, including the Geneva hallmark, which is a testament to the brand’s commitment to superior craftsmanship.