Vacheron Constantin

Spring has sprung.  It is Watch Week on Madison Avenue in New York. And so, it was time for a road trip. 

 

 

 

4Js and I spent the afternoon boutique hopping…

Finally landing at my personal happy place…and here is what we saw:

 

Looking forward to Part 2

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There are a lot of tempting watch boutiques in a very small space....and I like all the brands you visited (especially the last one).

Way too much temptation for me!

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respo

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They did a fabulous job. New strap too, thanks to watchmaker Eduardo's recommendation. 

Please feel free to post some pics!

I adore it!

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Nicolas

Will do separate post

And it was a revelation for me.  I looked at it under the loupe and noticed the texture of the dial, which is not really visible to the naked eye.  The execution of the Maltese Cross on the dial is interesting, not to mention the lovely numerals and the lugs, which are also unusual and comfortable for wearing.  4Js did better than good in getting this one, no?

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respo

I was silly to not jump on it.

It has the reputation to be a bit fragile, though. I have several freinds who own it and who complained about the movement.

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Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2013-04-11 07:32:15

Between the cal. 1132 and the cal 1003, I have a clear favorite simply based on beautiful architecture, outstanding performance and history.  But I am eager to learn more about the 1132. 

Each time, the watch had to be sent for a service...

But nothing which has not been fixed and solved by VC, in an impeccable way...

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Nicolas

I recently had an excellent regular complete service performed on one of mine, and VC did a superb job (thank you Eduardo at the NY Boutique!), so I have not doubt that they can fix any problems that may arise.

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respo

the blue dial GP!!

...will be a favorite for many.  It is outstanding.  It successfully marries beauty and unusual design.  It is another model within the Les Historiques line that will continue to taunt me.

 

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respo

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To that VC 1907 Enamel Dial !

Looks like u have a field day !

Agreed...the dial on teh CR 1907 is...WOW!

 

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respo

Patrimony Traditionnelle in platinum is SUPERB!! Thank you for the pic and thank you Vacheron Constantin for having manufactured it! 

...although I acted as if it were while I was in the Boutique.  Honestly, I fully expect Andre to ban me from the Boutique one of these days for bad behavior.  ;-)

And I turst yiou are talking about watch porn.  ;-)

 

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respo

Cool stuff you have tried on. Didn't the 1972 awe you at all (it looks perfectly on your wrist)? Sounds like your heart has been stolen by the Patrimony Tr. PT. Is this what the part two of your write-up will be? You stealing the piece straight from the boutique display???

...my posts from here on in are from my prison cell.  They caught me just as I was passing across the VC Boutique threshold with the Pt. PT strapped firmly to my wrist.  Gray is my mood.  Now I have only handcuffs on my wrists.  :-(  That is the reason for the delay on Part 2. 

Truly we saw some fabulous watches in NY.  The 1972 is suave, elegant and iconic.  Well, you know how I feel about the original issue of this icon from the early 70s. But I have to say it was the Pt. PT with the gray dial that blew me away as soon as I saw it.  (If it was overshadowed at all, it could only have been by the Escher Fish watch.)  There is something about these gray dials from VC, as you well know having the most special one of the gray dials.  I must have one.  This dial takes the Patrimony Traditionelle to a new level. 

Thanks for looking, buddy.

Robert

 

 

Nice Robert, thanks for the motivational pictures   How was the 1907 CR on the wrist in terms of comfort and presence?  I must also confess a secret admiration for that skeleton AP QP :-0

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I have tried on the CR 1907 in the past, and it is very comfortable with quite a lot of presence on the wrist.  It is the dial that is showstopper here. 4Js spent a bit more time with that one on our tour this time, so maybe he will chime in.

I have several wrist scans but I'm on iPad right now. The dial is killer. Just as good as my Lange Anniversary. From my perspective I would love to have the VC to complement the Lange.   I also wished I could see the boutique only platinum version.   It is comfortable, great presence but not overpowering. It is really like a secret weapon. Not many out there. Rarely posted.  But you can be mesmerized by this dial. This was the first time I saw it in person. It is nothing like the scans we have seen on line.  I was really blown away.  But as you can tell, we saw a huge number of outstanding pieces. Way more than budget allows!

Some stunning pieces.
Now I see I will have a choice to make between the 1972 which I love and the Patr. Trad. which looks fantastic.
I will be in NYC this weekend (weather permitting) and will try to get to the Boutique.
Thanks for some great watch porn
Joseph

But a delicious choice, no doubt.  I am eager to see which one lands on your wrist. 

I am sorry I will miss you once again when you are in NYC.  Safe travels this weekend, my friend.

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respo 

Respo and myself found the hands on the PT PT far superior to the 1972.  From my perspective, the PT is a much better value.  I loved the shape of the 1972 on the wrist. If this watch had improved hands and if it were guilloche versus printing, we would have stolen it!