Vacheron Constantin

whether you have it or not. Let's just have some fun!

QdI Tantalum 100 pcs made - to me this piece is an essence of a modern Vacheron Constantin - mix of metals palladium/tantalum, in-house movement 2460 QH , highest modern technology and the heritage blend are just amazing. This VC is my current favorite. 

It is closely followed by a runner-up beauty: Patrimony Contemporaine Bi-Retro Cortina in PT/ruthenium dial 35 pcs made

 

This limited edition of 35 pieces worldwide was made in 2007 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Cortina Watch in Singapore - a long time Vacheron Constantin retailer. The elusive watch boasts the in house movement by Vacheron Constantin caliber 2460 R31R7 which beats at 28,800 vph, has 27 jewels & an approximate Power Reserve of 43 hours. A real treasure... Just look at the dial close-ups:

Thanks for watching!

Radek

simple

one complicated

Cheers
D

Oh, I just read the "Vacheron" condition of your request!  You already know my fascination with this pair of Observatory Chronometers...

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Isn't that pair a bit too big on the wrist?

Best,

Nicolas, really curious to know.

This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-06-13 00:11:50

Just slightly less rare on each of them:

QDI Date in Palladium:

and the Patirmony Contemporaine Excellence Platine:

Bill

not that I actually own

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Stop pressuring me.  

Well, i am going to consider only the ones I own because thinking about the ones I don't own opens up a can of worms  as there are just too many to consider.  

One is dressy, the other is sport with the option to change straps/bracelet without too much trouble.  The 1921 is a modern classic  IMHO, that also shows off one of VC's specialties in alternative time displays, albeit this is probably the simplest execution of that kind of "complication."  Both are watches I feel I could live with for the long term without any regrets or wanting for too much more.   The 1921 is a VC I would want in my collection regardless of price or other considerations.  It may be my very favorite VC of all.  And I think any VC collection needs an Overseas.  The US Edition is one of the 2-3 versions of this watch that I love the most and I am delighted with it.   This message has been edited by respo on 2012-06-12 18:37:55

;-)

 can't do just  single pair, so I have broken this down into the following categories:

1. Two that I own (but i am torn, as to me it is like children, and I love all of them - or I would not have bough them!)

2. Two from the past - that are affordable

3. Two from the past- that are not afforable (to me, that is!)

4. Two from the current collection, (that I could afford)

5. Two from the current collecion (that I can't touch)

6. Two vintage

Here goes:

My current two:

 

 

Ok, two from the past, affordable:

 

sorry for the double upload, I hit the button twice

Next are two from the past - outta sight:

 

Next, current collection - affordable

 

Now the current outta site:

 

And finally the two vintage

 

Only the pictures of my watches are my credit.  All the others belong to various from the net.

Sorry for the long post, but this is a very dear subject to my heart.!!!!

Best,

Joe

I am with you on pretty much all you posted, Joe, but there are a couple in there that drive me to distraction. Yes, you are very bad.

the others show your tastes, very, very good indeed. I love the minute repeater which has the lugs "a la Historique Chronograph" what reference is it?

Kind regards

Francois

 

Thanks for your comments

....what, how! Can I say? This is THE MOST beautiful time piece my eyes have ever set sight on! I, for some reason..that my own reason ignores ....always have love Vacheron Constantin .  Perhaps who knows.. I like quality as much as .....

Which would pretty nicely sum VC Art in fine watches.

Just add a Mercator and we have exactly the same tastes.

Best,

Nicolas

I ran our of categories. In retrospect I should have removed the one jump hour and added a Mercator. 

But this is just my point of view, and the reflect of my indefective love for that watch...

Biased? totally! And it is so good!

Best,

Nicolas.

Get both!

If pressed, I agree with you, Nicolas, the Mercator is probably the one to get.  It seems the more iconic example of VC's alternative time display watches.  And I think the Saltarello is probably less to everyone's taste than the Mercator series.  I love both models, however.  The Saltarello is a bit funky, while the Mercator is poetic. I really, really, really hope to add at least one of these to my collection in future years. These are both at the very, or nearly the very, top of my wish list.  Ah, but they seem elusive. 

Best,

respo

I am with you.  In my opinion, I like both jump hours, and I really want badly the white gold Saltarello, as I think it is really a beautiful look and totally different than anything else.  I could have gotten last year the rose gold version, at a reasonable price, but I wanted the white.  And, the Mercator is a third look, plus having that beautiful enamel.  The German and the America pieces are outstanding, but only 10 each are out there, making it very tough.  Then, I really like the other look of the four windows, which are on the pieces which have only been sold in sets of four, which is just not doable for me.  I really loved the mask piece.  Finally, there is the current Mercator which is another strategy of telling time, but I saw that one new and in the flesh last month, and the price was very high.  Plus it was in yellow gold, and I really wanted a white metal.

In the end, if I could get the Mercator, platinum, Americas or Germany, plus the white gold Saltarello, I would be very,. very, happy.

Best,

Joe

 

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i feel they do not belong as these pair are tribute to vintages. 

i view the malte chrono, though having art -decor fan lugs, as a more modern interpretation of a VC chrono, with a larger case and for the platinum model ,a beautifully finished blasted dial.

though they do not belong , i would still consider acquiring it  if i chance one in real and get really smitten by the blasted dial. for watches, never say never, i have learnt.

 

" PT 950 " wrtinig is not too visible... Unless my view is really going down.

Best,

Nicolas

PT 950 or not 

and I highly encourage people to try to see them in person, if not to own them (I recognize that the price of entry is high).

Bill

If I could I would have the platinum skeleton in place of the YG model, but you know life is tough sometimes. **Credit for the image must go to a Gentleman Purist, who I hope won't mind that I used it here.  (I believe that it has been posted in this forum before.)