Vacheron Constantin Unveils 2027 Year of the Goat Zodiac Watches

Vacheron Constantin has launched two 25-piece limited edition watches celebrating the 2027 Chinese Year of the Goat. The 40 mm timepieces, part of the Métiers d’Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac series, arrive just before the Lunar New Year begins on February 6, 2027. This release continues a second 12-year chapter for the collection, which started in 2012 and was rebooted with the Year of the Snake in 2024.

Each edition uses a different precious metal. One is crafted in 18K 5N pink gold with a dark brown alligator leather strap, while the other is made in 950 platinum paired with a dark blue alligator strap. Both are strictly limited to 25 pieces worldwide. The brand has not announced an official price or precise launch date.

Craftsmanship and materials

The watches showcase an extraordinary blend of artistic techniques. Their dials are the centerpiece, requiring up to two weeks of intensive handwork to complete. A three-dimensional goat and rock motif is first hand-engraved from solid gold, a process taking about three days. This sculpture is then set against a miniature landscape created using Grand Feu cloisonné enamel and miniature painting.

This background scenery is fired at temperatures exceeding 800 degrees Celsius and applied in multiple layers. Foliage details are painted by hand with a fine brush. The color of the indication windows is subtly matched to each case material: the pink gold model features warm orange and green apertures, while the platinum version uses all-green apertures. The straps are made from Mississippiensis alligator leather with a matching precious metal folding clasp.

Technical specifications

Powering both models is the self-winding Calibre 2460 G4. This 237-component movement abandons traditional hands entirely. Instead, it displays the time, day, and date through four peripheral apertures. Hours and minutes are shown in the upper two windows, while the day and date appear below. The day and date change in discrete jumps.

The movement operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour and offers a power reserve of approximately 40 hours. It carries the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva certification. Finishing includes perlage, Côtes de Genève, and hand-beveled bridges. Through the sapphire caseback, owners can view the open-worked 22-karat yellow gold oscillating weight, adorned with a polished Maltese Cross. Each watch is supplied with a corrector pen for adjusting the day and date displays.

Archival records note Vacheron Constantin's historical connection to the Chinese market, including a shipment of 33 pairs of watches to Canton in 1846. The Goat is the eighth sign of the Chinese zodiac, traditionally associated with sensitivity, loyalty, and good fortune. For further details on price and availability, the watches are featured on Vacheron Constantin’s official website and in its physical boutiques.