Vacheron Constantin Replica Grand Complication 3600

Back in 2016, Vacheron Constantin wowed the watch world with a micromechanical masterpiece that

This ultra-complicated pocket watch fascinates with its 57 complications and over eight years of development.

And this year, in 2017, vacheron constantin replica presented a new masterpiece, but this time in wristwatch format.

The reference 9720C/000G-B281, or the Vacheron Constantin Grand Complication 3600, is one of these impressive masterpieces of miniaturization. It features a combined display of civil, solar and sidereal time, each with an independent gear train.

The new, fully integrated caliber, made up of 514 individual parts and just 8.7 mm thick, represents a pinnacle of technical refinement.

This hand-wound mechanical movement features 23 complications, including three different time displays, driven by three dedicated gear trains. The precision of the solar functions is increased with a gear train that simulates the “tropical year”, i.e. the elliptical orbit of the earth around the sun. A power reserve of three weeks is guaranteed by six spring barrels, which are grouped in threes. The caliber is a true masterpiece of technology and miniaturization, because the 514 individual parts are only 8.7 mm high.

Of course it was developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin Replica.

The ads at a glance
Front:

CALENDAR AND MOON PHASE
Day display via window
Date display via hands
Month display above window
Leap year indicator above window
Endless calendar
Day/night display
precision moon phase
moon age
SUNTIME
equation of time
Running Equation of Time
sunrise
sunset
day length
night length
Seasons, solstices, equinoxes and zodiac signs
MAREOSCOPE
tide indicator
Conjunction, opposition and squaring of the sun, earth and moon

back

SKY MAP
Sky map of the Northern Hemisphere showing the Milky Way, Ecliptic and Celestial Equator
sidereal hours
sidereal time minutes
MORE FUNCTIONS
tourbillon
3 week power reserve (6 barrels)
Power reserve indicator

Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600 has a total of 23 complications on its two sides. The main (front) plate displays civil time (including a perpetual calendar with precision moon phase), solar time and a ‘mareoscope’ showing the syzygy of the earth, moon and sun.

The bridge side (the back dial) features an innovative, patent-pending, transparent sky map for displaying solar time.

A “running” equation of time is an absolute rarity due to its complexity. It allows the true solar time to be read directly from an additional coaxial minute hand.
To ensure a high level of accuracy and precision, high quality replica watches uk developed a gear train that simulates the tropical year, to which the sun pointer is aligned. This complication represents a true feat of watchmaking and is patent pending.

A transparent sky map of the northern hemisphere has been created on the back of this mechanical marvel. The inventive composition of the map features two superimposed discs of sapphire crystal, on which the constellations, the Milky Way and projections of the celestial equator and the ecliptic can be seen. This patent-pending structure also gives a nice view of the caliber 3600. Its granulated bridges and transparent jewels ensure optimal legibility of sidereal time.

For me personally, such micromechanical masterpieces are always wonderful and fascinating proof of what humans are capable of constructing.