Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Les Aérostiers Versailles 1783

This exceptional timepiece is part of the Métiers d’Art Les Aérostiers collection, introduced in 2018, celebrating historic balloon flights in 18th-century France. The dial features a meticulously hand-engraved and micro-sculpted gold hot-air balloon against a translucent plique-à-jour enamel background, representing the 1783 Versailles flight that carried a sheep, a rooster, and a duck to test atmospheric conditions. The 40mm 18k white gold case, with a thickness of 13. 30mm, houses the in-house automatic Caliber 2460 G4/1, which displays hours, minutes, day, and date through apertures, maintaining a clean and artistic dial. The movement beats at 28, 800 vibrations per hour and offers a 40-hour power reserve. Protected by a sapphire crystal, the intricate dial is complemented by a brown alligator leather strap, secured with an 18k white gold deployant buckle. The watch is water-resistant up to 30 meters. This model is a limited edition of five pieces, exemplifying Vacheron Constantin's dedication to artistic craftsmanship and horological excellence.