Vacheron Constantin White Gold Kalla Rome Ref. 31578
Brand: Vacheron Constantin
Model: Lord Kalla
Reference: 31578
Year: 1990s
Material: 18k WG
Dial Color: Baguette Diamonds
Dimensions: 28 mm x 37.5 mm
Watch Movement: Manual-Wind
Bracelet/Strap: Signed Black Leather Strap and Buckle
Box/Paper: Watch Only
Condition: Excellent Condition with Very Minor Wear
SKU: 212695
Few manufactures have approached high jewelry watchmaking with the same seriousness as Vacheron Constantin, and the Kalla collection represents one of the purest expressions of that tradition. Produced during the 1990s, the Ref. 31578 is an especially striking example, combining the Maisons classical watchmaking with the architectural use of diamonds for which the Kalla name became known.
The composition is remarkably disciplined. A rectangular 18k white gold diamond-inset case frames a dial set entirely with large baguette-cut diamonds, arranged vertically to emphasize the watchs elegant proportions. Rather than feeling overtly decorative, the stones become part of the design itself, creating a clean, almost Art Deco geometry that changes character dramatically with the light.
At 28mm by 37.5mm, its proportions give the watch considerable presence while retaining the refinement expected of a formal Vacheron Constantin wristwatch. Inside is a manually wound movement, a fittingly traditional choice for a watch whose appeal lies as much in craftsmanship as spectacle. This example is completed by a signed black leather strap and buckle.
The Kalla Rome occupies an unusual space between haute horlogerie and haute joaillerie, and examples with this combination of white gold and a full baguette-diamond dial are seldom encountered. It is an unconventional dress watch executed with the restraint and sophistication that distinguishes Vacheron Constantin at its best.
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