Vacheron Constantin unveils, for the very first time at its booth, a unique exhibition of five creations that have pushed the boundaries of watchmaking. At the heart of this exceptional presentation is La Quête du Temps (The Quest for Time), the astronomical automaton clock designed for the Maison’s 270th anniversary, which was exhibited at the Musée du Louvre in 2025 and is making its first appearance in Switzerland. These masterful works embody an unrelenting quest for excellence and innovation, distinguished by their unparalleled complexity and striking aesthetics.
A true masterpiece, the La Quête du Temps clock is the culmination of seven years of development. It uniquely blends artistic crafts, a timekeeping instrument with 22 complications, and a functional automaton that indicates the time to the rhythm of a musical choreography. This technical marvel, composed of 6,293 components and protected by 15 patents, inspired the Métiers d’art – Tribute to the Quest of Time watch. This latest timepiece brilliantly reinterprets the Maison’s iconic complications, offering a bi-retrograde display of hours and minutes, a three-dimensional moon phase, and the movement of the constellations according to the sidereal day.
Accompanying these two creations, three other timepieces illustrate the Maison’s ability to constantly push the boundaries, not only through a record number of complications, but also through the rarity and innovation of their astronomical functions.
The 260th Anniversary pocket watch, Reference 57260, set a world record in 2015 with its 57 complications, including the first ever perpetual Hebrew calendar.
Then, in 2024, The Berkley Grand Complication redefined the standards with 63 horological complications, becoming the most complicated watch in the world at its launch. Its major achievement: the integration of a true perpetual Chinese calendar, a world first, the result of 11 years of development, including a full year dedicated to its assembly, thus setting an essential milestone in contemporary watchmaking.
Finally, the Solaria Ultra Grande Complication – La Première established itself in 2025 as the most complex wristwatch in horological history. The result of eight years of research and development, it is protected by 13 patents. Its 41 complications include an unprecedented combination of five astronomical functions, an absolute first for a wristwatch.
For a complete immersion in the heart of these masterpieces, guided tours are organized at the Vacheron Constantin stand.
