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Vacheron Constantin at Watches & Wonders 2024

63 complications of Vacheron Constantin

For Watches & Wonders 2024,  Vacheron Constantin came up with great additions to their "Patrimony" collection under the name "From Geometry to Artistry" to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Several new Overseas with a green dial, one limited edition platinum tourbillon in the "Excellence" collection and an absolutely crazy watch with 63 complications!

It took Vacheron Constantin 11 years to create this marvel. Berkley Grand Complication is made from 2877 components, sealed in the 18K white gold case and measures 98х50.55mm.

Out of 63 complications 9 are for the indication of time, 7 - Gregorian calendar, 11 – almost impossible Chinese perpetual calendar, 2 – Chinese agricultural calendar, 9 - astronomical complication, 4 – chronograph, 6 – alarm clock, 8 – chimes, plus 7 additional.

The previous record was set by Vacheron Constantin in 2015 with a watch with 57 complications upon the same client's request who happened to be William R. Berkley, the founder and current chairman of W. R. Berkley Corporation and the chairman of the New York University Board of Trustees.