Maisons such as Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe are stepping beyond their traditional vocabulary to appropriate the savoir faire of haute couture.
The quartet of wristwatches features iconographic reproductions of effigies from Pharaonic Egypt, the Assyrian Empire, Ancient Greece and Imperial Rome.
Known in the past for its exquisite clocks and complex mechanical automata, the centuries-old maison has been steered towards creating bespoke pieces for high-profile clients.
