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A future grail - the Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921
Apart from a well known liking for Chopard and Grand Seiko, there are definitely other brands I regularly follow and where I can certainly imagine myself becoming a customer in the near or perhaps somewhat more distant future. And VC is definitely one of those. While some pieces I covet are hard to find (i.e. 222 Jumbo), others are part of the current catalogue and very much of my wish list, even if not necessarily immediately feasible.
The other day I had the opportunity to try one of the modern ones I really, really admire, namely the Historiques American 1921. Next to the modern rendering of the 1972 probably my favourite. Now I am far from being a rose gold person myself but in this application it was hard to resist the lure of the overall result 
And if I am somewhat more patient, there is always the platinum. 
And if I am somewhat more patient, there is always the platinum. The first surprise was the size - on pictures I felt it may be too large for me, on the wrist the impression was of a perfect size. Sure, smaller would work but it did not look like I was an overeager child with his father's watch I guess the very short lugs help and the cushion shape makes it, I don't know, softer?
I guess the very short lugs help and the cushion shape makes it, I don't know, softer?The rest is simplicity itself, in a good way. The orientation of the dial and the crown in the unusual position are a quirk and potentially helpful while 'motoring' and overall they just produce a relatively special look. There are otherwise no unique features, just a very, very well executed whole - dial, hands, case & movement. And no date, or automatic rotor to disturb the purist
Definitely a watch for which I would bend my white metal rule and one to put on the wishlist 
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A future grail - the Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921
Apart from a well known liking for Chopard and Grand Seiko, there are definitely other brands I regularly follow and where I can certainly imagine myself becoming a customer in the near or perhaps somewhat more distant future. And VC is definitely one of ...
Welcome to the club my friend ;)
The watch from VC to own! Strong presence, charged with heritage and cool looking What more to ask? Bigger movement? But every perfection has it's flaws Yours D
Not quite at the next MPG GTG ;)
But I guess at some point - glad to hear you see it the same way. And the movement size is not a killer criterion for me
I guess it depends on taste :)
And for some people coloured golds look good, I simply don\'t see myself wearing it generally but there are always exceptions - like the 1921
Yes...red then yellow then Pt and
wg I the end....but as they say...tastes are not something we should argue about...and of course color and type of metal hugely depends on model of watch in question Cheers
I really love this timepiece but, after tried one, it is unfortunately a little bit too big for my chicken wrist. I have to find the first version (it is a joke)... but I need to be lucky (less than 15 were made), patient and rich :-)
Here is a picture of the original piece (right of course) and the re-edition made some years ago (left) for the VC NY boutique in limited edition of 64 pieces. Credit: Best wishes Alkiro ...
Well, I was very close to one some weeks ago. But it was at the VC Geneva flagship for an exhibition of rare timepieces ;-)
Unfortunately, I was not authorised to take pictures :-( Best wishes Alkiro
Needs a "Destro" version...
...for those of us lefties who wear our watches on the right wrist! Aside from that, yes, I\'m a fan. Best E.
Best offering....
from VC at this point in time, despite me always having loved the Overseas line as well. Thanks for the pic. Cheers, Filip
No I haven't
I\'ve only seen the RG live. But I feel that warm color suits the historical vibe of that watch better somehow.
Platinum Le Cabinotiers with a custom dial and hand engraved movement ...delivery 2017
So soon to be on the wrist
