June 23rd 2025
A Legacy of Complexity from Les Cabinotiers
Continuing the brand’s tradition of ultra‑complicated masterpieces—such as the 57‑complication Réf. 57260 and 41‑complication Solaria—the Les Cabinotiers Temporis Duo asserts itself through dual dials and audacious technical feats en.wikipedia.org+2it.wikipedia.org+2ablogtowatch.com+2.
A Watch of Two Faces
At first glance, the temporis seeks to harmonize classic watch design and complex mechanics. The polished 45 mm white gold case features transparent sapphire backing on both sides. One face holds standard time and perpetual calendar; the other houses the chronograph functions and a celestial map.
Timekeeping Triad + Calendar
Three separate time‑display systems operate in tandem: civil (standard), solar (sun‑based), and sidereal (star‑based). Coupled with a perpetual calendar that includes a tide‑range indicator, world‑time, and GMT, the Temporis Duo is a full temporal atlas on your wrist .
Astronomical Vision & Stellar Timing
Zodiac signs, sunrise/sunset, solar altitude and declination appear on the dial. The reverse side reveals a split‑seconds chronograph designed to time stars or constellations crossing the sky—perfect for the astronomically inclined.
Musical Engineering
The Westminster minute repeater showcases four hammers and gongs, offering choosable modes—full, hours‑only, silent, and night‑silent—thanks to clever engineering and multiple patented devices.
The Beating Heart: Calibre 3655
This monumental movement, built over eight years, comprises 1,521 components, includes a tourbillon, and packs a 72‑hour power reserve. It undergoes nine types of surface finishing, including “brouillage” satin brush—a testament to the artisans who fashioned it.
For the Connoisseur, Not the Market
Exclusivity defines this piece: not for sale, not for mass production. It’s a journey into horological limits. Though not wearable for daily use, it exemplifies Vacheron Constantin’s belief: to do—always—better, and better still.