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To mark its 270th anniversary, Swiss haute horlogerie house Vacheron Constantin has unveiled the Les Cabinotiers “La Quête” collection—a series of one-of-a-kind timepieces that fuse technical mastery with artisanal artistry, reports Hypebeast.

Drawing inspiration from astronomy and the great journeys of antiquity, these watches combine complex mechanical innovations with decorative crafts including engraving, enameling, inlay work, and miniature sculpture. Each piece tells its own story—whether rooted in mythology, celestial science, or heroic legends—transforming the measurement of time into a true work of art.

Les Cabinotiers Armillary Tourbillon “Myth of the Pleiades”

Inspired by the Greek myth of the seven Pleiades sisters pursued by Orion, this rose gold watch features a relief-engraved case and ten diamonds representing the constellation. The dial boasts a bi-retrograde time display and a dual-axis tourbillon forming a Maltese cross every 15 seconds.

Les Cabinotiers Cosmica Duo Grand Complication

A double-sided masterpiece with 24 complications, including a minute repeater and tourbillon, allowing wearers to switch between a celestial dial and a skeletonized mechanical face. The Calibre 2756-B1 movement comprises 1,003 components and was developed over four years. Functions include a northern hemisphere star chart, perpetual calendar, equation of time, and lunar phases accurate to 1,000 years.

Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication High Jewelry “Moon Dust”

Crafted in white gold, this dual-sided watch is set with over 365 diamonds evoking lunar dust. Its front dial features hand-guilloché work, while the reverse displays a northern hemisphere star map. Powered by Calibre 2755 GC16, it offers 16 complications including a tourbillon, minute repeater, perpetual calendar, equation of time, sunrise and sunset indicators, and zodiac functions.

Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication

Two unique models—“Homage to Ptolemy” and “Homage to Copernicus”—pay tribute to legendary astronomers and depict contrasting views of the universe: geocentric and heliocentric. The white and rose gold cases are engraved by hand, while Calibre 3600 with 514 components manages 23 astronomical functions and a three-week power reserve.

Les Cabinotiers Homage to Epic Warriors Minute Repeater

A series of four unique watches honoring legendary warriors Alexander the Great, Antar, Genghis Khan, and Sasaki Moritsune. Crafted in 18K gold with enamel dials and hand engravings, these timepieces feature the Calibre 1731 minute repeater movement with Hallmark of Geneva certification for pure and harmonious sound.

Les Cabinotiers “The Labours of Heracles”

Four unique watches depicting the heroic labors of Hercules. Each 40mm white gold timepiece houses the automatic Calibre 1120 AT with wandering hours function, with dials adorned with enamel, miniature sculpture, and engravings illustrating the hero’s feats.

The Les Cabinotiers “La Quête” collection exemplifies how haute horlogerie transforms mechanics into storytelling, where every detail narrates myths, astronomy, and heroic adventures, turning the passage of time into a journey of artistic exploration.

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