- Movement
- Self-winding
- Size
- 42 mm
Overview
The Lamassu of Sargon II, in champlevé and flinqué enamel
The Vacheron Constantin Métiers d'Art Tribute to Great Civilisations – Lamassu de Sargon II, reference 7620A/000G-H080, in 18K white gold with a sandstone glyptic applique of the Lamassu, on a red alligator strap. Self-winding calibre 2460 G4/2 with hours, minutes, day and date by aperture; 42 mm, 12.93 mm high, Hallmark of Geneva certified.
The reference 7620A/000G-H080 is the Assyrian piece in the same second series, in 18K white gold, described by the brand as a limited edition with no number stated. Its applique, carved in glyptics from Italian limestone sandstone with a hand-applied patina, depicts the Lamassu of Sargon II. The surrounding 18K gold combines stone champlevé work and engraving with a flinqué enamel layer, which the brand says gives the figure's feathers a sense of depth. The outer frieze is engraved in gold, drawn from an 1863 painting held at the Louvre that depicts the Pasha of Mosul's visit to the excavations at Khorsabad. The case is 42 mm across and 12.93 mm high, on a red alligator leather strap closed by an 18K white gold triple folding clasp.
The movement is the self-winding calibre 2460 G4/2, 6.05 mm high with 237 parts and 27 jewels, running at 28,800 V.P.H. (4 Hz) for a stated 40-hour power reserve; hours, minutes, day and date are shown by aperture, alongside a balance-stop function. The watch carries the Hallmark of Geneva, which the brand dates to 1886 and describes as a mark of provenance and reliable craftsmanship.
For collectors
The feather texture on the Lamassu is built from two enamel techniques together - champlevé work plus a translucent flinqué layer - which the page states specifically for this artwork's depth effect, unlike the single-technique friezes described on some of the others.
Key details
Design and engineering
- Case18K white gold, 42 mm across and 12.93 mm high, with a transparent sapphire case back; water-resistant to 30 m.
- Dial - appliqueGlyptic applique carved from Italian limestone sandstone with a hand-applied patina, depicting the Lamassu of Sargon II; the surrounding 18K gold combines stone champlevé work and engraving with a flinqué enamel layer for a sense of depth in the figure's feathers.
- Dial - friezeOuter frieze in engraved gold, drawn from an 1863 painting at the Louvre depicting the Pasha of Mosul's visit to the excavations at Khorsabad.
- CertificationCertified to the Hallmark of Geneva.
- Strap and buckleRed alligator leather strap, closed by an 18K white gold triple folding clasp.
Calibre 2460 G4/2
- Self-winding
- Hours, minutes, day and date by aperture, balance-stop
- 6.05 mm high; 237 parts, 27 jewels
- 28,800 V.P.H. (4 Hz)
- Power reserve 40 hours
- Hallmark of Geneva
Specifications
Technical specifications
| Reference | 7620A/000G-H080 |
|---|---|
| Collection | Métiers d’Art |
| Calibre | Calibre 2460 G4/2 |
| Movement | Self-winding |
| Functions | Day by aperture, Balance-stop, Hour by aperture, Date by aperture, Minute by aperture |
| Case dimensions | 42 mm |
| Case thickness | 12.93 mm |
| Case material | 18K white gold |
| Case back | Transparent sapphire crystal caseback |
| Water resistance | 3 bar (30 m) |
| Dial | Métiers d’art dial inspired by the Assyrian Empire in 18K gold.The applique of the Lamassu is executed in glyptics from limestone sandstone from Italy, with hand patina finishing. The 18K gold features stone champlevé work and engraving, enhanced with flinqué enamel, which gives a depth effect, representing the feathers of the Lamassu. The outer frieze is made of engraved gold, based on a motif depicted in an 1863 painting held at the Louvre showing The Visit of the Pasha of Mosul to the Digs of Khorsabad. |
| Strap | Red alligator leather |
| Clasp | White gold triple folding clasp |
| Movement dimensions | 6.05 mm |
| Components | 237 |
| Jewels | 27 |
| Power reserve | 40 hours |
| Frequency | 28,800 vph (4 Hz) |
| Certification | Hallmark of Geneva |
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