Quai de l’Île Blue Dial 41mm | Ref. 4500S/000A-B364 | 2018 Mint Full Set

The Story

Named after the historic Geneva site where Vacheron Constantin established its master workshops in the 19th century, the Quai de l’Île collection stands as one of the most audacious design statements in Holy Trinity watchmaking. Reference 4500S/000A-B364 blends classic cushion geometry with modern multi-piece case architecture. Now officially discontinued and far less commonly encountered on the market than the ubiquitous Overseas, this rare deep blue dial execution offers an intensely charismatic, under-the-radar alternative for the intellectual collector who demands uncompromised Swiss pedigree wrapped in architectural exclusivity.

The Craft: Multi-Piece Steel Architecture & Manufacture Calibre 5100/1

The 41mm stainless steel case showcases an intricate construction combining a cushion-shaped mid-case, a round stepped bezel, and ergonomically sculpted lugs. The case flanks alternate between satin-brushed surfaces and high-mirror polished chamfers.

The deep blue dial is a multi-level visual triumph. It features bold white Arabic numerals, luminous hour indices, and a central minute track. The signature hallmark of the Quai de l’Île date complication is its central transparent sapphire date disc, where a white indicator ring glides beneath the dial to highlight the current date numeral seamlessly.

Turn the watch over to admire the mechanical heart through the sapphire exhibition caseback: the In-house Vacheron Constantin Calibre 5100/1. Composed of 172 hand-finished parts, this self-winding automatic movement operates at 28,800 vph with a smooth 60-hour power reserve. The movement is driven by a heavy blackened tungsten oscillating weight, adorned with fine Côtes de Genève stripes and hand-beveled bridges.

Condition & Complete 2018 Presentation Package

This collector-grade Quai de l’Île is presented in true Mint condition, displaying no notable signs of wear across its complex steel case flanks, bezel facets, or dual sapphire crystals. The original blue alligator leather strap remains in crisp, fresh condition, secured by an authentic VC stainless steel folding clasp.

The timepiece arrives as a True Complete Full Set, complete with its original Vacheron Constantin presentation box, manuals, passport booklets, and the original international guarantee certificate officially dated November 3, 2018. (Please note: The inner box lining exhibits minor surface peeling, a natural material characteristic common to Vacheron packaging of this era). Fully inspected and verified by our watchmakers, this discontinued steel grail is backed by our 1-year Honeyrock mechanical warranty.