Ora Ïto has collaborated once again with Vacheron Constantin, creating a stunning addition to the brand’s Patrimony collection. This new self-winding watch, encased in yellow gold, features a deep burgundy calfskin strap that enhances its rich, vintage aesthetic. The dial, inspired by Japanese Zen gardens, is adorned with concentric ripples flowing from the center, a design choice that emphasizes calm and continuity. In place of traditional minute markers, Ora Ïto has replaced them with “pearls” – small yellow gold dots, giving the watch a minimalist and elegant look.
At the hour markers, sharp pyramid-shaped points direct attention back to the center of the dial. The date is neatly displayed at the six o’clock position, just below the sleek hands of the watch. The Vacheron Constantin logo, rendered in metallic transfer, sits proudly under the sapphire crystal. This new design celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Patrimony collection, which was first introduced in 2004.
Ora Ïto’s inspiration for the Patrimony watch comes from the wonders of astronomy. He cites Baily’s Beads, a stunning phenomenon observed during solar eclipses, where beads of light emerge from the moon’s edges. This cosmic theme is reflected in the golden ripples and pearls, reminiscent of the constant motion of celestial bodies.
Flipping the watch reveals a clear sapphire crystal caseback, allowing owners to admire the intricate self-winding mechanism within. Decorated with the Côtes de Genève striped patterns, the openworked gold rotor showcases the Maltese cross, an iconic symbol of Vacheron Constantin. This remarkable timepiece doesn’t require manual winding, making it both stylish and practical.
Ora Ïto’s Patrimony design revives the classic aesthetics of the 1950s, a significant era for Vacheron Constantin. The watch pays homage to the release of the brand’s groundbreaking Calibre 1003 in 1955, which was celebrated as the world’s thinnest movement. The Patrimony collection, first launched in 2004, takes inspiration from these ultra-thin models, including the use of a rounded case, slim bezel, and subtly domed dial.
This latest model features delicate, curved hour markers, baton-style hands, and a signature pearl minute track, hallmarks of the 1957 Patrimony design. Ora Ïto, the face of the Patrimony collection since 2019, introduces a modern twist with his distinctive concentric circles, setting this piece apart from its predecessors. Limited to only 100 units, the yellow gold Patrimony by Ora Ïto is priced at £34,000, making it a rare and sought-after addition to any collection.
In the end, Ora Ïto’s reinterpretation of the Patrimony watch manages to merge the beauty of vintage design with contemporary sophistication, all while honoring the cosmic forces that inspired its creation.
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