Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’Art Elegance Sartoriale replica

The watch maketh the man, not his clothes. But sartorial choices have come under scrutiny this week. After entertaining the idea that watches could in fact be worn with a tuxedo, we take a look at a new collection of tailor-inspired and tailor-made watches from Vacheron Constantin replica watch.

Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’Art Elegance Sartoriale replica

The connection between the two crafts, beyond their physical meeting on the wrist, is not obvious at first glance. The Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’Art Elegance Sartoriale replica watch collection is at once classically elegant, and microscopically complex. The watches are built according to typical dress standards, with round cases measuring 40 mm, and thin manually wound movements.

Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’Art Elegance Sartoriale replica

The biggest challenge, according to the brand’s creative director was finding the perfect shade for each watch. Despite the maison’s vast experience in the art of guillochage and enameling, Christian Selmoni says the novelty of the patterns created unexpected enamel hues. After thirty abandoned tests, Vacheron Constantin replica watch selected five finalists.

Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’Art Elegance Sartoriale replica

The most surprising model in the Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’Art Elegance Sartoriale replica watch collection may be the Prince of Wales check. Its raspberry red enamel is striking but it also perfectly reflects the atypical chic of men’s style today. The other Vacheron Constantin replica watches are more temperate in their appearance. Their movement is partially visible on the flip side, through a circular aperture shaped after the hour and minutes subdial. They comes on an alligator strap with a pin buckle in the shape of a Maltese cross, and a pair of cufflinks echoing the tapestry motif on the subdial.