Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Les Aérostiers Bagnols 1785 Ref. 7610U/000G-B245

Thehe Métiers d’Art Les Aérostiers collection was introduced at SIHH 2018. It is inspired by five historical baloon flights made in France in the 18th century. In this collection hand-engraved and micro-sculpted gold hot-air balloons are depicted against a translucent plique-à-jour enamel background, while hours, minutes, day and date are displayed to the beat of calibre 2460 G4/1. Each of the versions is a limited edition of five pieces. Métiers d'Art Les Aérostiers reference 7610U/000G-B245 is inspired by a balloon flight made in 1785 in Bagnols, France. The elegant white and yellow gold basket appears to be floating on plique-à-jour enamel in various shades of blue. The upper part of the balloon is coloured by electroplating.