Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Grande Taille

About this reference

The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Grande Taille reference 81180/000G-9117 in 18k white gold was introduced in 2004 and remains a staple of the brand’s contemporary catalog. Collectors target this reference for its 40mm case diameter and slim 6.79mm profile, which utilizes a two-part construction with a solid caseback to maintain structural rigidity. It is powered by the manual-wind Calibre 1400, an in-house movement bearing the Hallmark of Geneva. The dial features a silvered opaline finish with applied 18k gold hour markers and a "pearl" minute track composed of polished gold spheres. On the secondary market, this white gold model typically trades between $12,000 and $16,000 depending on the presence of original documentation. A notable production detail is the absence of a seconds hand or date window, a design choice intended to preserve the visual symmetry favored by purists of the minimalist dress watch genre.