In times of numerous electronic, perma-online companions, a world time mechanism might not provide the same high functionality as it once did, but a perfectly finished watch that embodies such a difficile complication definitely is a veritable conversation-filler and will always remain a highlight in a collector’s treasure room. As a precious part of Vacheron Constantin’s watchmaking heritage, the world time is making a comeback in the Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time featuring the brand new calibre 2460WT that has been able to further raise the bar. The new world timer is capable of indicating not only the full time zones, but also the partial ones, so as to reflect the exact temporal reality in the 37 time zones. The case, 42.5mm diameter, is made of 18k gold fitted with a brown alligator leather strap for the typical timeless elegance among timekeepers.