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Only Watch 2015 - VULCAIN
This unique timepiece developed for only watch 2015 features a universal symbol of wisdom and knowledge to celebrate Vulcain’s time-honored watchmaking expertise.
Pegasus is one of the best-known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine stallion usually depicted as pure white in color. Greco-Roman poets wrote about his ascent to heaven after his birth and his obedience to Zeus, king of the gods.
He was captured by the Greek hero Bellerophon near the Perene fountain with the help of Athena and Poseidon. Pegasus allowed the hero to ride him to defeat a monster, the Chimera, before accomplishing many other exploits. Because of his faithful service to Zeus, he was rewarded by being transformed into the constellation Pegasus and placed up in the sky.
The symbolism of Pegasus has varied through the ages. An emblem of wisdom and especially of fame from the Middle Ages until the Renaissance, he became a symbol of poetry and the creator of sources from which the poets draw inspiration, particularly in the 19th century.Pegasus is the subject of a very rich iconography, especially expressed in ancient Greek pottery and paintings, as well as Renaissance sculptures.
Specificities of this exceptional timepiece
Symbol of Wisdom and inspiring springs, this representation of the Pegasus by the Manufacture Vulcain celebrates the unique and secular know-how of art of the Enamel. Its unique manufacture movement and the refined finishing make this timepiece a real collector’s item.
• Hand-made Enamel Grand Feu Cloisonné Dial
• Unique motif developed for Only Watch
• 12 diamond cabochons
• 5N 18K pink gold case
• Vulcain Manufacture mechanical automatic alarm movement
• Back case engraving Only Watch
"Manufacture des Montres Vulcain is very proud and pleased to be part of the ONLY WATCH 2015 charity auction to support the MONACO ASSOCIATION AGAINST MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, assisting their journey to bettering the lives of young AMM patients and their families. To choose the wonderful artistic work of an enamel dial showing the vital winged horse Pegasus was no coincidence; Pegasus symbolizes heightened power of the natural forces - the innate capacity for spiritualization and for inverting evil into good."
Renato A. Vanotti, CEO Vulcain
Case: 5N 18K pink gold
Case-back: sapphire revealing the stylised “V” for Vulcain
Dial: “Grand Feu” cloisonné enamel
Diameter: 42.00 mm
Height: 14.60 mm
Glass: domed shape sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Manufacture Vulcain self-winding Cricket Calibre V-20
Movement: 12-lignes mechanical unidirectional self-winding alarm calibre, ceramic ball bearings, 31 jewels, 229 components, double barrel, equipped with Exacto-matic system, lift angle 48°
Decoration: rhodium coating, Côtes de Genève motifs, blued screws
Functions: hour, minute, centre seconds, alarm
Frequency: 18,000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 42 hours
Duration of the alarm: circa 20 seconds strap
Strap: black Louisiana alligator leather
Dimensions: 22/18 mm
Buckle: 5N 18K pink gold pin buckle
Reference: 200550E8T.BBK101
Pegasus is one of the best-known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine stallion usually depicted as pure white in color. Greco-Roman poets wrote about his ascent to heaven after his birth and his obedience to Zeus, king of the gods.
He was captured by the Greek hero Bellerophon near the Perene fountain with the help of Athena and Poseidon. Pegasus allowed the hero to ride him to defeat a monster, the Chimera, before accomplishing many other exploits. Because of his faithful service to Zeus, he was rewarded by being transformed into the constellation Pegasus and placed up in the sky.
The symbolism of Pegasus has varied through the ages. An emblem of wisdom and especially of fame from the Middle Ages until the Renaissance, he became a symbol of poetry and the creator of sources from which the poets draw inspiration, particularly in the 19th century.Pegasus is the subject of a very rich iconography, especially expressed in ancient Greek pottery and paintings, as well as Renaissance sculptures.
Specificities of this exceptional timepiece
Symbol of Wisdom and inspiring springs, this representation of the Pegasus by the Manufacture Vulcain celebrates the unique and secular know-how of art of the Enamel. Its unique manufacture movement and the refined finishing make this timepiece a real collector’s item.
• Hand-made Enamel Grand Feu Cloisonné Dial
• Unique motif developed for Only Watch
• 12 diamond cabochons
• 5N 18K pink gold case
• Vulcain Manufacture mechanical automatic alarm movement
• Back case engraving Only Watch
"Manufacture des Montres Vulcain is very proud and pleased to be part of the ONLY WATCH 2015 charity auction to support the MONACO ASSOCIATION AGAINST MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, assisting their journey to bettering the lives of young AMM patients and their families. To choose the wonderful artistic work of an enamel dial showing the vital winged horse Pegasus was no coincidence; Pegasus symbolizes heightened power of the natural forces - the innate capacity for spiritualization and for inverting evil into good."
Renato A. Vanotti, CEO Vulcain
Vulcain only watch 2015 50s Presidents’ CloisonnéGrand Feu
"Only Watch Pegasus” unique timepiece case
"Only Watch Pegasus” unique timepiece case
Case: 5N 18K pink gold
Case-back: sapphire revealing the stylised “V” for Vulcain
Dial: “Grand Feu” cloisonné enamel
Diameter: 42.00 mm
Height: 14.60 mm
Glass: domed shape sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 5 ATM
Manufacture Vulcain self-winding Cricket Calibre V-20
Movement: 12-lignes mechanical unidirectional self-winding alarm calibre, ceramic ball bearings, 31 jewels, 229 components, double barrel, equipped with Exacto-matic system, lift angle 48°
Decoration: rhodium coating, Côtes de Genève motifs, blued screws
Functions: hour, minute, centre seconds, alarm
Frequency: 18,000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 42 hours
Duration of the alarm: circa 20 seconds strap
Strap: black Louisiana alligator leather
Dimensions: 22/18 mm
Buckle: 5N 18K pink gold pin buckle
Reference: 200550E8T.BBK101
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Only Watch 2015 - VULCAIN
This unique timepiece developed for only watch 2015 features a universal symbol of wisdom and knowledge to celebrate Vulcain’s time-honored watchmaking expertise. Pegasus is one of the best-known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged d...
