Vacheron Constantin reinterprets the iconic Historiques American 1921 with a smaller case: 36.5 mm. This model is characterised by its pink gold coussin case, its unique diagonal reading and its off-centre crown positioned between 1 and 2 o'clock.
Reading the time while driving or during a presentation, without having to turn the wrist: this was the very practical purpose for which, in the 1920s, Vacheron Constantin created this original diagonal-reading timepiece, intended for an American customer who was a car enthusiast. The original dial was obtained by turning the movement anti-clockwise by 45°, a trick which naturally moves the crown between 1 and 2 o'clock and the small seconds dial between 4 and 5 o'clock.
This new edition, faithful to the original, adopts the hand-wound Vacheron Constantin 4400 AS calibre.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
Historiques American 1921 - 36.5 mm
Reference 1100S/000R-B430
Timekeeper certified by the Hallmark of Geneva
Developed and produced by Vacheron Constantin
Mechanical hand-wound
28.6 mm (12 ½ '') diameter
2.8 mm thick
Power reserve of approx. 65 hours
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour)
127 components
21 rubies
Display Hours, minutes
Small seconds
Case Pink gold
Diameter 36.5 mm, thickness 7.25 mm
Transparent back with sapphire crystal
Water resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 metres)
Silver-plated dial with grené finish
Arabic numerals and minute numbers painted in black
Maltese cross applied in rose gold
Strap Brown Mississippiensis alligator leather, hand-sewn, topstitched, large square scales
Additional strap available in bright red Mississippiensis alligator leather, Alsavel calfskin lining, topstitched end, square scales
Rose gold buckle. Polished half Maltese cross
