Quai de l’Île Date 18K Rose Gold 86050/000R-9342 | 2018 Box & Papers

The Story: Architectural Innovation & Historic Heritage

Named after the historic address where Vacheron Constantin was founded in Geneva, the Quai de l’Île collection represents one of the manufacture's most ambitious modern watchmaking concepts. Reference 86050/000R-9342 merges avant-garde multi-piece case architecture with high-security dial craftsmanship. At its center is a semi-transparent sapphire disc laser-engraved with microtext derived from an 1819 letter penned by François Constantin: “Do better if possible, and that is always possible”—the historic maxim that continues to define the Maison.

The Craft: Layered Sapphire Construction & Calibre 2460QH

The sculptural 41 × 44 mm case is forged from solid 18K rose gold, combining sharp facets with curved cushion contours:

 Layered Sapphire Dial: Crafted with a semi-transparent surface featuring micro-printed security patterns and microtext visible under magnification.

 Galvanic Growth Numerals: The Arabic numerals, hour markers, and signature Maltese Cross are applied via an advanced galvanic nickel-growth process, creating an architectural, openworked visual depth.

 Moving Date Indicator: The calendar complication operates via an active indicator moving beneath the laser-etched sapphire track.

 Automatic Calibre 2460QH: Driven by the manufacture automatic Calibre 2460QH, providing a 43-hour power reserve and 30-meter water resistance.

 Strap & Clasp: Mounted on a fresh, brand-new original strap fastened by an authentic solid 18K rose-gold deployant clasp.

Condition & 2018 Delivery Scope

This timepiece is presented in Very Good, unpolished condition, retaining sharp factory case bevels with light, honest, and consistent signs of wear throughout. It has been fitted with a brand-new original strap.

The watch is delivered with its original Vacheron Constantin presentation box, official warranty card dated 2018, and instruction manual.