Technical Perspective: Why The Vacheron Constantin Reference 57260 Is A Pocket Watch You Can't Fit In Your Pocket

At 98 mm in diameter and 50.55 mm thick, you probably would not want to put the Vacheron Constantin Reference 57260 in your pocket. Why is it that the more complicated a watch is, the thicker it is? The answer reveals a lot about movement architecture and design.

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