Vacheron Constantin unveils a new masterpiece with the Grand Lady Kalla, a creation that dissolves the boundaries between haute horlogerie and high jewellery. Inspired by the legendary 1979 Kallista, this piece marks the revival of a lineage in which time is worn as a jewel. The Maison presents three dazzling new variations adorned with sapphires, rubies or emeralds, their radiance intertwined with the brilliance of diamonds and the soft lustre of Akoya pearls.
The Grand Lady Kalla captivates with its luminous presence, yet it is its power of transformation that truly sets it apart. Thanks to an ingenious invisible mechanism, the watch becomes, at will, a bracelet, a sautoir necklace or a jewellery pendant. With a single gesture, it shifts identity and intention, offering the wearer an uncommon sense of freedom. This modularity, almost unprecedented at such a level of craftsmanship, responds to the desires of today’s women, who seek pieces that adapt to their rhythm, their occasions and their personal aesthetic codes.
Vacheron Constantin’s hallmark rigor is evident in every detail: the claws shaped like the Maison’s Maltese cross, the clasps expertly concealed, the fully paved dial, and the sautoir composed of 112 Akoya pearls and fine-stone beads—all reflect the absolute care devoted to this creation. Every element expresses precision, patience and the savoir-faire passed down since 1755.
This vision of a timepiece as a living jewel sits firmly within Vacheron Constantin’s long tradition of jewellery watches. From 19th-century pendant pieces to the Art Deco creations of the 1920s, the Maison has continually explored the meeting point between horological excellence and jewellery art. The Grand Lady Kalla naturally extends this heritage, while introducing a renewed energy through the use of coloured stones, giving it a more intense, contemporary and expressive presence.
