This is actually the 2nd set from the Vacheron Constantin collection in the excellent timepieces which might be created as an embodiment of a sensitive relation involving East and West. These parts incorporate the top of two worlds: western replica watchmaking tradition and elegant japanese aesthetics. Artwork and the craftsmanship mix together during the Metiers d'Art La Symbolique des Laques , a sequence born with the encounter between the boys of one in the oldest Japanese lacquer companies �?Zohiko, situated in Kyoto considering that its founding in 1661 �?and those of Vacheron Constantin, the world's oldest replica watchmaker. The inspiration is really an creative vision of a timepiece as being a cultural bridge between nations.



The amazing decorations are made working with the maki-e method, which consists of creating a structure by sprinkling gold or silver dust about lacquer �?generally black �?while it can be still damp. The lacquer is produced through the sap on the lacquer tree, which originates with the high plateaus of central Asia and Tibet, but these days grows only in specific regions of China breitling chronospace automatic breitling chronospace automatic , Vietnam and Japan.



The first established of l. a. Symbolique des Laques series is issued three a long time ago, and every calendar year followed having a new established of a few replica watches inside of a confined edition of twenty. This 12 months, the Kame Kaeru Koi replica watches depict scenes through the aquatic realm, and various animals picked with the large symbolic heritage of Considerably Eastern artistic traditions. Three animals, the turtle, frog and carp, symbolize longevity, luck and strength. It took 4 months to paint each of your dials. That is a restricted collection of twenty sets per year, each individual containing a few replica watches.



The replica watches are animated via the ultra-thin Calibre 1003, created in 18-carat gold. The motion bears the Poinçon de Geneve (The Geneva Seal), which can be the quality seal with the Geneva College of Horology and also a hallmark for exquisite ending and decoration. This can be the world's thinnest hand-wound mechanical motion, which is only 1.64 mm thick. Movement, together with the generous decoration , is obvious via the sapphire crystals.



Turtle (Kame) and Lotus Observe �?in Japanese society, turtle is usually a image of longevity, patience and authority. The pattern of turtle's shell is really a indicator of good luck. Related to lotus flower, it celebrates purity.

Frog (Kaeru) and Hydrangea Check out �?in the japanese lifestyle, the frog may be the image of returning and faithfulness. It really is linked to prosperity, and safeguards the person from hazard and terrible luck. The hydrangea depicts symbolizes persistence, calmness and serenity.

Carp (Koi) and Waterfall Look at �?this animal can be a symbol of courage and willpower, achievements and success. Its association with waterfalls symbolizes power and willpower.



Metiers d'Art �?La Symbolique des Laques, Technical specifications

References
33222/000G-9550 �?Carp and Waterfall
33222/000R-9546 �?Frog and Hydrangea
33222/000R-9548 �?Turtle and Lotus

Movement
Calibre1003 SQ, openworked, 18K gold, ruthenium coated, Stamped along with the Poinçon de Geneve, Mechanical hand-wound, thickness1.sixty four mm, diameter 21.ten mm, 18 jewels, two.five Hz (18,000 vibrations/hour), approx. 30 hours of energy reserve, Indications: hrs, minutes

Cases
18K white gold
18K 4N pink gold

Diameter
forty mm

Drinking water resistance
Tested at a force of 3 BAR (such as thirty meters)

Dials
Double dials: 18K gold lacquered utilizing the Japanese maki-e system

Strap
Black Mississipiensis alligator leather-based, substantial sq. scales

Buckle
Pin buckle in 18K white gold or 18K 4N pink gold
Polished half Maltese cross