Vacheron Constantin First Two Watches

Rosneathian · 2022-06-24T19:47:18Z

Discover Rosneathian's first Vacheron Constantin watches: a vintage Ref. 6562 and a rare Evasion World Time Ref. 48250. Explore community insights on these unique pieces.

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Rosneathian, a seasoned watch collector, shares his recent foray into Vacheron Constantin, a brand he describes as a 'revelation.' His journey, characterized by accidental discoveries rather than targeted pursuits, led him to acquire two distinct Vacheron Constantin timepieces. This article delves into Rosneathian's initial impressions and the community's insights on his new acquisitions, offering a fresh perspective for both new and established collectors.

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The reason it took me a lifetime to get here is quite simple. I'm a watch wanderer and enjoy roaming far and wide, so simply haven't had the bandwidth to give due attention to VC until now. Now that I've begun to understand what it is and what it's done, it feels like a revelation: like discovering a whole new culture afresh. I use that analogy deliberately: I've lived in five countries and worked in more than forty, so know how intoxicating it is to experience something for the first time. This is much the case now with VC.

To the watches:

1. 1970 Ref. 6562

My initial pursuit was simple enough. I wanted a champagne dial steel three-hander from the 1960s, and spent a few enjoyable months scanning the terrain. That it landed me at the doorstep of VC and the watch below is accidental. However, by diving deeper, I succumbed to an entirely frivolous wish to have a VC with the '&' between the 'V' and 'C,' thus dating it to the pre-modern period.

I like that it conforms to the standard look of watches of the 1960s. It's unassuming and looks like standard fare - indistinguishable at first from a Omega Seamaster or a Grand Seiko. The sunburst champagne dial is pristine and the lapidated lugs top it off.

2. 2001 Evasion World Time, ref. 48250

VC does JDM. As another post here recently mentioned, 100 in white gold were made for the Japanese market. Another 100 in pink gold followed two years later.

It's the same story here as with the 6562 above. I didn't set out to buy a VC. Rather, I wanted a world time watch with the city disk on the bezel (think Andersen Geneve, Ebel, Seiko, Van Cleef & Arpels). There was plenty of aimless wandering and not knowing where it would lead. Then this one came to my attention while I was narrowly missing out on another watch, and I acted instinctively. The fun part of this is that I only began to learn what I had stumbled across after I had bought it. Needless to say I'm rather pleased.

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Since I'm a noob in this area, I welcome insights on these watches from VC veterans. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to explore this new country.

With best regards to all.

Key Points from the Discussion

The Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6562 is lauded for its quintessential beauty and color scheme, representing a classic entry point into the brand's vintage offerings.
The Evasion World Time Ref. 48250, a limited edition of 100 pieces in white gold for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM), was an unfamiliar reference to some seasoned collectors, highlighting its rarity.
For the Ref. 6562, Rosneathian is verifying the specific caliber, noting that auction records sometimes list both K1072/1 and K1072/T, indicating a need for precise serial and case number verification.
The 'T' in the K1072 caliber designation is an unusual identifier; typically, 'K' denotes Kif-flector anti-shock, and 'Q' would signify a date complication.
Rosneathian's approach to Vacheron Constantin, focusing on 'quiet back alleys' and less obvious references, resonates with collectors seeking to explore the brand on their own terms, beyond the mainstream.
The acquisition of these two Vacheron Constantin pieces has inspired other collectors to explore the brand's diverse offerings, demonstrating the impact of sharing personal collecting journeys.

The Discussion

AuHavrePro

Jun 24, 2022

I love both of them, both are highly purposeful and equally different.... Wishing you the best of times with this new 'soujourn' into VC territory, it will surely be both pleasing and inspired! Thank you for the pictures, Filip

mrds

Jun 24, 2022

Speaking from experience, as I took quite the same route as you. Don’t take me wrong, I’m not trying to discourage you from going this way - rather I want you to be prepared. I love the 6562 for its quintessential VC beauty and for the color scheme. Top choice! The world timer is a first for me, I‘ve never seen anything like it from VC. There are outstanding books on VC‘s history and of the watches they made in this quarter millennium. This is a great starting point to go down the VC rabbit hole

Rosneathian

Jun 25, 2022

Some reading seems to be in order. Something has just clicked. I can't explain why I've suddenly tuned in to VC in a way that I haven't with its peers. That's interesting in and of itself. I'm more than happy to digest what the knowledgeable folk here have to say - there are some top drawer contributors. As for getting lost, let's see. As you can see from my first steps, it's been somewhat accidental. Perhaps it needed that 'to get in.' Let's see where idle curiosity goes to begin with. Much tha

Ping.Timeout

Jun 25, 2022

And yes the V & C text is an iconic signature from the past. Thank you for sharing.

Moka-Tiger (Ron)

Jun 25, 2022

I am glad you arrived. Very interesting and eye-catching watches. Thanks for sharing.

Rosneathian

Jun 25, 2022

I've yet to take delivery of either watch, so the photos above and the others I have belong to the seller. Here are two more taken in natural sunlight: There were no-date versions through the 1960s but I'm not averse to the odd date window here and there. Hope this helps.

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