Vacheron Constantin

70 years apart, but powered by the same engine, the Lemania 2310. Both watches have many things in common: The 30-minute chronograph, dial layout, tachymeter scale, the fancy lugs. But both have their very own personality. The Cornes de Vache is a watch t...  

And yes, the salmon Historiques, the Malte chrono, the Dubail edition.... So many outstanding chronos by VC!

As we speak of the 4178, what about this one? ...  

Not mine any longer though :-( ...  

it paid some bills ;-)

for me the modern Historique (CdV) however, is an absolute dream. What an extremely fine watch oozing class. Thanks! Kind Regards, George

I own the CDV since 2018 and it is one of the watches I have on my wrist most often. It’s just so delicious to look at! Glad you like it, and thanks for your kind words. Daniel

I’d be obliged if you share pictures of your CdV more often with us. It’s indeed a sight to behold.

but I‘m happy to post some more if I eventually get it back.

Thanks in advance, Daniel 🥂

that platinum CdV 🤤

CdV and black dial duomtre chronograph really are my favorites right now, and maybe the enamel breguet . Oddly right now I am thinking of something for centennial of the 1921, they can't ignore that!

A constant obsession for me! There is hope... Cheers, Daniel

...  

This one is splendid.. the rose gold really pops with the background.

I wear it far more often than the 4178, which is reserved for special occasions. If I take the feedbacks so far as votes, the CDV has a 4-1 lead. Cheers, Daniel

Funny enough, I prefer the older version though.

Thanks for chiming in! Daniel

This is some of the best from VC!

...and you seem to know the fine print, Sir! Thanks, and enjoy. Daniel

A classic of tomorrow.

.

Was thinking maybe something to do with timing phone calls?

Frankly I have no ideas about the 3-6-9 on the minute register. Phone calls might be a good bet. I‘ll check with VC staff once they reopen. Thanks for watching!

...I’m guessing long distance calls were pricey...that’s my guess and I’m sticking with it : )

as long-distance calls were billed in 3-minute increments. 9 minutes wouldn't cover a call between my wife and daughters!

after all they have the history and the historians. I‘m curious what their explanation is. I‘ll keep you posted.

get back into the offices soon, there must be a bit of a backlog by now. While you wait, this is from Complicated Watches and their Repair by Donald de Carle, 1956 ...  

Outstanding community in this forum, the knowledge here never stops to amaze me! Have a great day. Daniel

All the Best. Juan ...  

That guilloche dial, and sensual case... Top class! Thanks for sharing this with us, dear Juan! Daniel

and not to nit pick but your 4178 has a 13-ligne Valjoux calibre 434 with 19 jewels I celebrate other differences, as well. Mention of the ampersand was already made, and along that theme, the ref 4178 is an original model and the CdV is a homage to the r...  

Beautiful movement in your 4178! You’re spot on with the info on the movement. The only point I‘m not sure is that you state a Valjoux Cal. 434, while I thought it to be a VC Cal. 434 based on Lemania‘s 2310. Could you explain the Valjoux connection? Than... 

This from : In the 1940's, Lemania and Omega worked together on a project called "27 CHRO C12" to develop a 27 mm diameter chronograph with a 12-hour register. Lead by Albert Piguet and Jaques Reymond, this project resulted in the 1942 launch of the Leman... 

So, no "same engine" in the two chronos. Valjoux 22 ebauche in the 4178's Cal. 434, Lemania 2320 ebauche in the Cornes de Vache Cal. 1142. I keep learning from you, dear Tick Talk Daniel

of discussing what makes these beautiful watches tick

Coming from you, those words count double 🙏