Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendrier 1942
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Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendrier 1942

By S F · Mar 3, 2018 · 41 replies
S F
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S F introduces his first Vacheron Constantin, the Historiques Triple Calendrier 1942, highlighting its classic elegance and well-proportioned dial. His detailed photos showcase the watch's aesthetic and movement, inviting the community to appreciate its subtle charms and intricate details.

Historiques Triple Calendrier 1942.  Nothing really "spectacular" but the wow factor for me is the simple classic elegance.

Some quick pix.....have a great weekend!

SF

All the info in a well proportioned dial with a soothing egg shell sun ray center.   




The minute rail track up close.  Like the raised black, red art-deco numerals.  And the blue thin baton hour and min hands.

How about the decorative curvy case.

 
Hand wound calbre 4400QC with Geneva seal.  


Close up of the balance wheel.


And a WS highlighting the tear drop lugs, raised crystal and the stepped case.


About the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Ref. TripleCalendrier1942

The Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendrier 1942 is a reinterpretation from the Historiques collection, drawing inspiration from a calendar watch produced by the manufacture in 1942. This reference aims to capture the aesthetic and technical spirit of mid-22th century Vacheron Constantin calendar watches, making historical designs accessible to contemporary collectors.

The watch features a round case, often crafted in stainless steel, with distinctive 'claw' or 'cow-horn' lugs. It houses a mechanical movement displaying hours, minutes, small seconds, and a complete calendar complication with day, date, and month indications. The dial typically presents a two-tone silvered finish with applied Arabic numerals and a railway-track minute scale, complemented by blued or black hands for the calendar functions.

This reference is valued by collectors for its faithful adherence to vintage Vacheron Constantin design codes, particularly the unique lug architecture and the balanced calendar display. It represents a segment of Vacheron Constantin's production focused on heritage revival, offering a blend of historical charm and modern reliability within a classic complication.

Specifications

Caliber
Caliber 4400 QC
Case
Stainless steel
Diameter
40 mm
Dial
Silvered, two-tone
Water Resist.
30 meters
Crystal
Sapphire

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TI
TimeKeeper99
Mar 3, 2018

I saw this in the flesh as well and quite like it..

WA
Watchonthewrist
Mar 3, 2018

Amazing VC , the looks of this watch is beautiful , love the case lines and those lugs are to die for imho πŸ‘ŒπŸ»πŸ˜˜ wear it in best of health πŸ™πŸ»

GR
GreatPilot@me.com
Mar 3, 2018

I’m looking to get one from my local AD!

AL
Alkiro1
Mar 3, 2018

My old cousin says hello from the Quai de l’Ile in Geneva. Best wishes Alkiro

MJ
mj23
Mar 3, 2018

Very nice elegant watch. It's high on my list!

BL
blomman Mr Blue
Mar 4, 2018

Congratulation! Wonderful watch! Best Blomman

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