Vacheron Constantin New Releases: Latest Models

Goh · 2025-07-15T01:01:04Z

Explore Vacheron Constantin's new Platinum Capsule Collection with Goh's hands-on review. Discover insights on the salmon dial PCC, its movement, and community debate on size and design.

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Goh's exploration of Vacheron Constantin's latest offerings provides a crucial first look at what may be the brand's next direction in high horology. His hands-on impressions and comparative analysis offer invaluable insights for collectors considering these significant new references. This article synthesizes community reactions to Goh's initial assessment, highlighting key points of discussion.

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Tried these a few days back...

The salmon dial PCC is absolutely gorgeous, and pairs very well with the grey/blue strap. Seems like this is the beginning of a capsule collection with Platinum and Salmon dial, possibly replacing Collection Excellence Platine..? It comes with special polished/matte finished logo, and the moon phase disc is back to being made of platinum. The Malte cross patterned dial on the 270th Anniversary piece doesn't look too elaborated in-person, but I would prefer the traditional classic dials on such pieces. The PCC is a bit too big for me though:

How is this compared to the earlier grey dial variant - pic taken many years ago:

Best, Goh

Key Points from the Discussion

The salmon dial Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (PCC) features an oversized date and moonphase, with small, poorly positioned day-date windows and polarizing chrono pushers, which some find aesthetically unbalanced.
The movement inside the PCC, a Frédéric Piguet 1185 base with a Dubois Dépraz perpetual calendar module, is considered by some to be of lesser quality compared to other high-end calibers.
Despite the caliber 1142QP measuring a compact 27.5 x 7.37 mm, the PCC's overall dimensions are notably large at 43 x 12.94 mm, raising questions about Vacheron Constantin's design choices for a smaller case.
For dress watches, Vacheron Constantin should consider reducing case sizes to 36-37mm, following the trend set by other brands like IWC.
The sand-blasted platinum dial of the Vacheron Constantin reference 47212 is highly regarded for its stunning appearance and superior wearability.

The Discussion

EinPA

Jul 15, 2025

Yes it reads too large. I generally find this is the Achilles heel of the brand.

They need to go 36-37 for their dress watches. If IWC can figure this out then everyone should have done so by now.

Goh

Jul 15, 2025

~40 mm would be great size for these I feel...

patrick_y

Jul 15, 2025

They are generously sized. Although, considering they're statement pieces, it's not overly large.

Nice watches of course! Very nice!

Goh

Jul 15, 2025

You've got a point.

These are very nice indeed. Thanks, Patrick.

vicunaman1

Jul 15, 2025

Forever Classic……..

Platinum/Salmon

Goh

Jul 15, 2025

👍 VC has said to bring back Platinum/Salmon as a capsule collection.

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