Watch Review: Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921
When a brand such as Vacheron Constantin has over a quarter millennium of history behind it, the weight of the past can be a burden. How does a watchmaker honor its heritage while creating watches for the present? Philosophically there are traits that def...
Bill, your passion for VC shows. Thanks for such a great review.
A highly desirable piece Julian
Thank you
Bill for this report.This is a watch i have had my eye on for some time and hopefully will have on my wrist soon,Cheerz
Thanks for the excellent review Bill
The 1921 is certainly one of the best products from VC in terms of distinctive design. Ever thought of it on a brown strap? - SJX
This could be the start of another trend..
Bill, First, Thanks for a deep, educational and entertaining posting. My initial reaction to the 'left-handed' version you sketched was, "Pah! That's ony for left-handed people; not interested." Then, I remembered that it is Standard Operating Procedure f...
Even more amazing in the flesh
I was lucky enough to experience this watch at an AD this week in Sydney It is even more beautiful in real life. Surprisingly sporty and masculine which is in part due to its larger size. A worthy candidate for any tasteful collection, however for now I'm...
Wow, Bill!
Thank you for a great review of a stunning watch! Very, very much my cup of tea!!! Both the watch and the review! Again, thank you! Best Blomman
Fantastic post. Thank you.
That's a timepiece to have in mind. We received it three weeks ago and I reconfirmed the feelings about it. I saw it at the SIHH and it was one of my fav watches from Vacheron together with the Ti Overseas and the Pt Bi-Retro. It looks fantastic on the wr...
Thanks a lot Bill for this superb post.
My only concern with this watch is the huge price gap between it and the Patrimony which also uses the 4400. Anyway, it is a superb watch. Here are a few pics I took at the SIHH: Fr.Xavier...
Bill you pervertly summed all the qualities of the 1921. :)))
This is funny how this watch didn't appeal to me on ths pics and how it generated a disastrous effect on me when I was able to see it in the flesh... I'm just waiting for a WG or Pt version of the " base ", to speak ala Panerai....As the 1921 makes me thi...
Thank you Bill for your review.
I am totally fascinated by this watch,even though I met it in an unfortunate experience I posted recently. It is all correct in this watch,it ticks all the boxes of what is my perfect rose gold dress watch. The balance,the charm of the 20s,the elegance an...
Thank you...
for a great review.... I have seen this watch once in metal some time ago.... Quite interesting and beautiful.... Personally I prefer the Cronometre Royal but I do understand the effect that this has to perspective buyers.... Thanks again for a thorough r...
Thank you for a very fine story. Did you know that a 1921 ....
.... nowadays is very hard to get, at least in Europe. A lot of waiting is involved. My AD is getting the next one in the beginning of 2011. What is going on? 1921 is getting famous, I fear. A story like yours does not help
Excellent review.
Thanks very much. I have also considered the relative value of this versus the patrimony given the price differential. I am yet to make up my mind definitively but it is a little off-putting. Regards, Richard.
you are spot on
the timeless elegance, and simplicity of the 1921. thanks for the report.
Great reading, Bill!
The American 1921 is one of my favorite pieces across all the brands. You know that I love slightly unusual pieces, but time-telling still has to be a focus of the watch -- legibility is important to me! Thus, this VC is a watch that gets my attention. Th...
I'm in love
Oh my goodness. Being new to the watch world, my familiarity with VC is not great, and I try to expand my knowledge by reading this forum. This watch is simply beautiful and has earned itself the position of being my grail dress watch (for now). Thanks fo...