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Vacheron Constantin novelties event.
Last Friday, I was invited by VC New York, to see and examine the new novelties of the W&W 2026.
The event was well organized, the staff was fantastic(I happen to know them for a long time), all watches were initially prohibited from examination(behind glass windows), but a bit later, under the effects of champagne and other beverages, we managed to convince Mr. Alexander Schmidt President of VC America’s to open the doors and show us the new products and some other watches.
The Platinum Overseas was fantastic on the wrist, even if I’m not fond of salmon dials, it felt balanced and heavy
The Dual time, what can I say…?
It became 1mm thicker, and longer than the previous reference, which is way to big for my taste and I think the new micro rotor movement while visually appealing, it lucks the old ones finishing.
Ohh, I forgot to mention, that while it does have seconds hand(a plus for me), it doesn’t “hack”, which is a huge disappointment for me in 2026!
The one I liked the most, was the Historique 1921 Rose in 36mm(sorry no picture).
That was a hit for me, sadly no lefty version so I asked if it can be made as a special order and the answer was a categorical NO!
No customization for any model in production!
Well the 222 was a weird experience for me since I’m not really ready for this much Yellow Gold, felt like I’m an NBA team owner( which I’m not), but the comfort is undeniable.
Also was told that it can be ordered as a second watch(same games as everywhere else), and it takes at least 12-18 months, so not for me again
There were however to my surprise, guests who ordered all four variants of the “
Cardinal points” and with my little convincing, even the 1921! Yes, they ordered five watches each!
What can I say…this “finance bros”, know something I don’t
I was also told that two other guests payed on the spot for the Platinum Overseas with December delivery!
Off course we celebrated the orders placed and I even got a ride home from one of them, since the Maltese Crosses started to be a bit blurry torch the end of the evening…
As a closing…
The watches sadly didn’t impressed me(maybe I’m fatigued), but the event was definitely worth the time!
Thank you Vacheron, we’ll do it again next time!
Best,
Zsolt.
The event was well organized, the staff was fantastic(I happen to know them for a long time), all watches were initially prohibited from examination(behind glass windows), but a bit later, under the effects of champagne and other beverages, we managed to convince Mr. Alexander Schmidt President of VC America’s to open the doors and show us the new products and some other watches.
The Platinum Overseas was fantastic on the wrist, even if I’m not fond of salmon dials, it felt balanced and heavy
The Dual time, what can I say…?
It became 1mm thicker, and longer than the previous reference, which is way to big for my taste and I think the new micro rotor movement while visually appealing, it lucks the old ones finishing.
Ohh, I forgot to mention, that while it does have seconds hand(a plus for me), it doesn’t “hack”, which is a huge disappointment for me in 2026!
The one I liked the most, was the Historique 1921 Rose in 36mm(sorry no picture).
That was a hit for me, sadly no lefty version so I asked if it can be made as a special order and the answer was a categorical NO!
No customization for any model in production!
Well the 222 was a weird experience for me since I’m not really ready for this much Yellow Gold, felt like I’m an NBA team owner( which I’m not), but the comfort is undeniable.
Also was told that it can be ordered as a second watch(same games as everywhere else), and it takes at least 12-18 months, so not for me again
There were however to my surprise, guests who ordered all four variants of the “
Cardinal points” and with my little convincing, even the 1921! Yes, they ordered five watches each!
What can I say…this “finance bros”, know something I don’t
I was also told that two other guests payed on the spot for the Platinum Overseas with December delivery!
Off course we celebrated the orders placed and I even got a ride home from one of them, since the Maltese Crosses started to be a bit blurry torch the end of the evening…
As a closing…
The watches sadly didn’t impressed me(maybe I’m fatigued), but the event was definitely worth the time!
Thank you Vacheron, we’ll do it again next time!
Best,
Zsolt.
Sounds like fun!
Definitely a group of heavy hitters. I agree nothing really stands out other than the platinum overseas. For that I’d take in steel or ti
Nice write up, thanks for the review.👌🏽
Which previous version dual time are you referring to…the steel option (black dial) that is currently in production, or was there previous Ti options?
Thanks a bunch for your impressions....
I see now why the Beverly Hills boutique doesn't have these at hand so that I can see them. They told me they had them only during the week of W&W, and they were subsequently shipped to other boutiques. I believe you misspoke when you typed that the dual time Overseas has a micro-rotor? They have a full size gold rotor with that distinctive engraving.... Cheers, Filip
Well, New York is closer to Geneva, that’s why we got them first:)
On the movement, you are correct, the dual time has the full rotor, however it not change the fact that it’s thicker and longer, therefore still a no for me…
I like the 222.
Interestingly I ran into one of the sales associates a little earlier that evening. A friend of an acquaintance of mine. Seeing your post now makes me think that she may have been sprucing herself up a little for the event as opposed to a night out on the town.
I’ve tried on the smaller 1921 now a few times in the last several weeks. After first putting Orahu’s on my wrist. It’s good BUT one thing I notice more and more is that perhaps the lugs are just too narrow, the balance seems off a bit in terms of strap width to case.
True, now that you mentioned the lugs, I see it!
But if it would be one for lefties, I could probably oversee it
The gold 222, is definitely not for me dough., even if it would fit perfectly on the street in South Bronx
The gold 222, is definitely not for me dough., even if it would fit perfectly on the street in South Bronx
I am totally with you, mon ami, about your feelings on these watches. Not for us, which doesn't mean that they find their fans. Bout your photos are tops!
Thanks a lot for your insightful and
highly entertaining report! The platinum Overseas looks absolutely great on your wrist.
While it may not be a cardinal sin exactly to purchase the full set of “Cardinal Points,” I fail to see, uh, the point.
Cheers
Marc
I’m with you Mark, but I’m somewhat guilty myself, since I own five Rolex GMT’s 🤣
But to my excuse, I didn’t bought them at the same time…
I’m sure they are wildly different
from each other in terms of reference, metal, case, dial… They are, aren’t they…?
Among the watches, the dual time black dial is my choice.
But overall, my favourite is the vehicle in the last photo.
I’m with you totally, as the vehicle goes;)))
It was my first experience being chauffeured in a Rolls(probably last also)!
Lucky it was late at night and my neighbors didn’t see it otherwise I would have a lot of explaining to do))
Lucky it was late at night and my neighbors didn’t see it otherwise I would have a lot of explaining to do
))
For a second, i thought the Dual Time has a new micro rotor. I was quite a bit excited lol
Fantastic report, Thank you!