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ew wristwatches come more highly rated than the ones made by Vacheron Constantin’s Les Cabinotiers department where lofty horological dreams are turned into reality. The latest masterpiece to emerge from this exalted universe is Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication Phoenix, which proffers 15 high complications in an aweinspiring hand-engraved gold case.

All 15 complications are displayed across the twin dial display, so both the front and back are fully utilised. This means you won’t be able to view the movement Calibre 2755 but that’s small beer compared to what you’re getting in return: a minute repeater, perpetual calendar, tourbillon and the equation of