Vacheron Constantin

Tried to log in and found my "credentials" weren't accepted, whereas I had access a couple of months ago. Kinda like what happened when they pulled the plug on the Hour Lounge. Another interesting quirk at the VC site; submitted an online request for an E...  

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and I kept a portfolio of my vintage timepieces there

Afew years ago they switched to a different format that was beyond my very limited computer skills. Alex is now Geneva's Watch Auction Head of Sale and maybe without Alex no more Hour Lounge :-(

they post stuff and you read it. I really tried to follow but its a shallow pool...

Sad to hear Mats aka Doc passed away, he was feisty and a true believer

I believe he said he wouldn't wear a Blancpain if someone gave him one. That was Doc ;-)

Doc made a last post before taking a hiatus from the forum and I was compelled to save a transcript. I think his sentiments are just as relevant today: Those who know me know that it's vintage Vacheron & Constantin that makes my heart beat. Since Vacheron... 

to get going on The Best of The Hour Lounge

did you register a modern or vintage watch to join the club?

considering these developments with the Club and Extracts, they are purging vintage collectors :-0

I tried to log-into the Hour Club a few months ago to see if anything new was up, but was unable to and gave up when I had to re-register all over again. Sadly, VC lost its allure when they shutdown THL without a heads-up - man, I miss the THL. Haven't go... 

I had the same experience when asking for a extract for one of my ref 6351, but iw worked and they confirmed the numbers - just that for ordering one I would have to go to a VC dealer. I also tried to register my watch and the web site would not accept my... 

One day after submitting the online request for an Extract from the Archives which, along with my full particulars required a description of the timepiece including serial numbers, I received this response from the US concierge: Vacheron Constantin can pr... 

End of the year spend almost a week to put info about my VC watches on the site Now there is only 1 (one!) watch from more or less current collection (OS DT second gen) - and no vintage V&C / VC at all... Should I put all info one more time? My request to... 

I had the same experience over a period of a few years, Serge. After being invited to record my collection online with the Hour Club, I found the ability to edit was removed, then pieces began to disappear, culminating in having my login deactivated. Got ... 

WBR Serge

if there is no belief in Torres' principles to backstop the role, then there is no support for transparency and honesty, thus any platform would only be facile like IG.

Please tell us you still have that fabulous "Wedding Cake" dial VC.

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How 'bout sharing this beauty with the rest of the Forum? I'll bet they will be as enthralled with this stunning VC as I always have been.

LOL, he also has much nicer shirts than I

Hello Serge, My name is Marc and I'm working for Vacheron Constantin here in Geneva. I've been pointed out to this thread and the issue you are describing is clearly a bug and not the way The Hour Club should be working. I have raised the issue internally... 

I hope it can finally be corrected. Otherwise it will takes another week to take pics, find scans/bills etc Do not hesitate to contact me directly if you'll need more info about this issue WBR Serge

I miss the old forum. The new Instagram account isn’t the same for discussion and research. I received an email recently to reset a password for a new site. It didn’t work and I had to email them to get access. I then re-registered watches but it only sho... 

I entered the fold by purchasing a vintage watch on eBay in 2018 and bringing it to the boutique in NYC to be sent to Geneva for restoration/service. So for me vintage was an entree to modern. Now I am waiting to hear back that my next one has arrived.. (...  

through their Les Collectionneurs program. They buy the vintage timepiece at auction, perhaps even eBay, and restore it to sell on at a price point comparable with purchasing a new watch. To quote directly from the VC website: "Only a selected few will ha...