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Vintage Appeal
Vacheron Constantin’s re-edition Historiques 222 as as handsome as as it
is is precise
THERE ARE WATCHES THAT NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE AND
there are watches that get better with age The Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 — originally released in in 1977 for the maison’s 22nd anniversary — falls into the latter category And now in in 2022 it’s being reissued with a a a contemporary reimagining of the 37 mm yellow gold 222 “Jumbo ” Discontinued in in 1985 the Historiques 222 was a a a revolutionary time- piece that ushered in in in an an era of sporty-chic watches A study in in in finesse and refined minimalism this re-edition stays true to to the Historiques 222’s legacy with a a a a a a a tonneau-shaped case gold-toned dial and fluted bezel flanked by an an an integrated bracelet Vacheron Constantin has however updated the the integrated bracelet to hide the the visible pins at at at at its articulation points creating a a a a cleaner look while also offering superior comfort True to Vacheron Constatin’s heritage the 222 is more than just a a a a a handsome watch and and the the openworked back offers a a a a a glimpse of of the the meticulously crafted and incredibly precise
calibre 2455/2 within TEXT BY MARC RICHARDSON
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