Vacheron Constantin presents three unique enamel painted wristwatch

At the 300th anniversary of the École Française de Danse, Vacheron Constantin presents three exclusive Métiers d'Art Hommage à la'Art de la Danse watches. This series once again shows the essence of the high-temperature fire gray enamel painting art and re-interprets classical ballet art with the famous paintings of the French Impressionist painter Edgar Degas.

Vacheron Constantin officially became the sponsor of the Opéra National de Paris in 2007 and has established a world-renowned stage for Haute Horlogerie tradition with the Métiers d'Art Masters series. This partnership brings together time, art and Vacheron Constantin's accumulated artistic and cultural values ​​since 1755: supporting unlimited ideas, looking into the world, sharing passion, building bridges of knowledge and adhering to the philosophy of excellence.

In the ballet and opera arena, performers create their own dances and songs through personal talents and personalities. Vacheron Constantin and the Paris Opera House share the art of precision, reproduction and the most extraordinary - a combination of the skillful craftsmanship and elite aesthetics of the masters of the arts. Like a ballet-like dance, each watch works are constantly interpreted different life adventures and stories, and then through the centuries-old top technology condensed in an instant. However, time does not freeze the evolution of the arts, but instead surmounts the torrent of time and challenges with lasting charm, courage and enthusiasm to satisfy every collector's passion for aesthetics.

300th Anniversary Dinner at the Paris Opera School Dance School

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Following the launch of the Chagall & l'Opéra de Paris watch collection inspired by the immortal decorative frescoes designed by the surrealistic painter Marc Chagall for the Palais Garnier in France, Vacheron Constantin has re-presented his expertise and brand to the ancient decorative arts Thoroughly mastered. The three unique Métiers d'Art Hommage à la Art de la Danse watches were recently unveiled at the École Française de Danse 300th Anniversary Dinner. Three pieces of work re-interpret Edgar Degas's well-known paintings - extraordinary talent in capturing graceful moves and movements - presented through the ancient, hot, open-fire gray enamel painting technique.

Métiers d'Art Hommageàl'Art de la Danse collection

Capture the rhythm of the time and dance skills

The first three pieces of the Métiers d'Art Hommageàl'Art de la Danse collection are the result of both magic and contemporary art: the talents of ballet dancers, enamel technicians and watchmakers are subtly illustrated by the high-temperature, open fire gray enamel painting technique, Only a few artisans can master this enamel technique. All processes are done by the brand workshop, amazing face plate design is an example of timeless elegance.

Degas beloved ballet dancer moves gracefully on the white gold case by hand. Enamel technicians were inspired by three of his paintings: 油 Oil painting at the Opera in Rue de Peletier (1874) at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France; Fogg at the Museum of Fine Arts in Cambridge Ballet Rehearsal (1873) by Art Museum; and <Two Dancers on Stage> (1874) oil painting by Courtauld Gallery, London, United Kingdom. After an enamel technician conducted an in-depth study of ballet dancers, the technicians decided to select the three paintings that best represented the lives of ballet dancers and re-present their important moments of study, practice and performance.

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Métiers d'Art Hommageàl'Art de la Danse collection

High-temperature fire Gray enamel painting is a meticulous painting that shows minutely the performer's every move: çš± Ballerina's folds, lace details on the costume, the silky texture of the neckband, the petals on the hair Accessories, tulle and cotton with a transparent texture ... Dancers glide past the theater's wooden floor stage, leaving a shadow in the light between the shadow. Vacheron Constantin's enamel master to retain the style of Degas, ballet dancers re-interpretation of the beautiful moment, showing a different perspective of each elegant dance and action. The masters also use the contrast of light and shade and the shading effects to truly present the scene on the stage.

Gray enamel painting techniques commonly used in black enamel material above, enamel masters decided to translucent brown enamel as the base to highlight the nuances of color, enhance the depth of color. Then use a needle and a very fine brush on this substrate, and even a cactus prick with Limoges white enamel to create a gradient hue that maximizes the full range of pigment properties.

Métiers d'Art Hommageàl'Art de la Danse collection

Limoges white enamel is now very rare, it is a very rare oil-mixed powder pigment. The challenge posed by the material itself has created difficulties for the production, requiring skilled and sensitive professional skills to manage. Each layer of enamel must have accurate time control skills to be fired. The high temperature light firing method can make enamel more solid. The rich experience of artisans dominates the souls of every finished product. Enamel firing time is often based on the type and quality of materials used to calculate, and the actual firing time is the artist can play the trade secrets of gray tricks. The perfect combination of this technique with portraiture artistry, especially the fine brush strokes depicting facial expressions, is the best proof.

Métiers d'Art Hommageàl'Art de la Danse series in the enamel master infinite patience, meticulous and highly concentrated spirit, high temperature fire gray enamel painting techniques and hand-made 40 mm diameter, the appearance of elegant watch case. The overall design embodies the spirit of Vacheron Constantin's permanent Cabinotiers and is complemented by new work that sublimates this traditional technique-without the aid of bright pigments or additional materials-to create a true depth effect through ballet The most subtle fold on the perfect capture of the dancers superior senior dance. Developed by Vacheron Constantin Model 2460 self-winding mechanical movement in order to tidy beat ballet dancer melody. Such a precious masterpiece of art requires a sophisticated movement to showcase the highest spirit of Haute Horlogerie in Geneva with immaculate performance.

The Métiers d'Art Hommageàl'Art de la Danse collection meets the latest standards of the Poinçon de Genève. The Geneva congress of the legislature and the Swiss federal government co-founded this top seal in 1886 as a guarantee of origin, quality craftsmanship, durability and expertise in watchmaking. This independent mark in 2011 to conduct a comprehensive review, no longer confined to the requirements of the movement, but for the overall quality of the watch. It represents a major evolution of watchmaking aesthetics, but also Vacheron Constantin's philosophy and perseverance, the practice of watch collectors real expectations.