Traditionnelle 18K Rose Gold 38mm | Ref. 87172 | 2021 Mint Full Set

The Story

As the oldest continuously operating watch manufacturer in the world since 1755, Vacheron Constantin upholds the absolute zenith of Genevan high horology through the Traditionnelle collection. Reference 87172/000R-9302 pays tribute to the grand traditions of Genevan horological design from the 1930s to the 1950s. Cast in solid 18K 5N pink gold, this 38mm dress masterpiece achieves visual tension and balance with its distinctive asymmetrical architecture: placing the small-seconds subdial at 9 o'clock to counterbalance the discreet date window at 3 o'clock.

The Craft: 18K 5N Pink Gold Architecture & Manufacture Calibre 4400 AS

The 38mm case is cast in solid 18K 5N pink gold, featuring an ultra-slender profile measuring just 8.02mm thick. The case construction highlights the signature fluted pattern along the exhibition caseback rim and sharp step lugs that hug the wrist ergonomically.

The opaline silver-toned dial is executed with classical refinement, featuring a traditional railway-style minute track along the perimeter, faceted 18K pink gold dauphine hands, and hand-applied 18K pink gold baton hour indices. The running small-seconds register at 9 o'clock features circular concentric snailing, mirrored by a bevelled date aperture at 3 o'clock.

Turn the timepiece over to admire the mechanical mastery through the sapphire exhibition caseback: the Manufacture Vacheron Constantin Calibre 4400 AS. Measuring an expansive 28.6mm across to fill the caseback, this manual-winding movement is stamped with the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva (Poinçon de Genève). Operating at 28,800 vph, it delivers a generous 65-hour power reserve from its large single mainspring barrel. The movement finishing features hand-beveled internal angles, Côtes de Genève stripes, circular graining, and mirror-polished screw heads.

Condition & Active Factory Warranty Presentation Set

This collector-grade Traditionnelle is presented in true Mint condition, showing no notable signs of wear across its solid 18K 5N pink gold case, bezel, or sapphire crystals. The original hand-stitched dark brown alligator leather strap remains in fresh condition, secured by an authentic Vacheron Constantin half-Maltese cross pin buckle in solid 18K 5N pink gold.

The timepiece arrives as a True Complete February 2021 Full Set, including its original Vacheron Constantin presentation box, outer packaging, operating manuals, guarantee certificate dated in February 2021, and the official Poinçon de Genève certificate. Remaining protected under active Vacheron Constantin international factory warranty, this precious-metal Holy Trinity dress watch is backed by our 1-year Honeyrock mechanical warranty.