Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date 86020/000P-9345

Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date : 86020/000P-9345

The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date Excellence Platine, reference 86020/000P-9345, is a distinguished timepiece from the Patrimony collection, released in 2008. With its 42.5 mm case crafted from Platinum 950, the watch exudes a refined elegance marked by its transparent caseback and sapphire crystal featuring an anti-reflective coating. The dial, also made of Platinum 950, boasts a sand-blasted finish with a convex exterior zone and circular-grained minute track, accentuated by 12 applied hour markers in 18K white gold. Notable for its retrograde day-date function, this model showcases the craftsmanship synonymous with the Hallmark of Geneva. The movement is housed within dimensions of 25.60 mm in diameter and 5.40 mm in height, comprising 27 rubies and operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour with an approximate power reserve of 40 hours. The watch is paired with a dark blue Mississippiensis alligator strap that is hand-stitched using platinum thread and silk—a detail exclusive to Vacheron Constantin—and is secured with a polished half Maltese cross folding clasp in Platinum 950. Overall, this timepiece reflects a blend of traditional watchmaking expertise and luxurious material choice, embodying both aesthetic appeal and technical proficiency.