Mark in Paris
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10488
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This was a little post not a review nor a research to write a reference post. Just what I could gather from a watch that cought my attention.
If there is something I did wrong, just please say it gently without being condesending.
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This message has been edited by Mark in Paris on 2015-08-06 09:52:46
A Vacheron Constantin "Perpetual Calendar Chronograph" I like very much: the 49005
Hi everyone, I'm quite into Perpetual Calendar Chronograph watches these days. The VC 49005 from 1992 is the first version of this complication for the brand and is the previous model to the Malte Chronograph Perpetual Calendar (which then led to the curr...
Not bad at all, but I much preferred the following one, with its 39 mm case.
And its fantastic moonphase. Without forgetting the malte lugs! Best, Nicolas
Ha, the moonphase
Yes, this is a very big asset of the 2 last generations, even if I think this "simpler" disk, in this particular case, matches quite well with this dial. The 39mm Malte is great too, with much more character but maybe a little less elegant and refined. An...
Less dressy, yes, still very elegant. But more cool. Hard to put in words.
More character? Best, Nicolas
Nice watch and great value for perp chrono
i have no wrist shots. Had a platinum white dial in sights many years ago. There is also a salmon dial platinum issued as well. There are very nice dimensions on this watch. Very wearable. Best Joe
Yes indeed
I'm surprised we don't talk about them more often but I discovered this model not very long ago and it pleases me very much, especially for the price I could see from auctions. Can I ask you what made you not purchase the one you had in mind? I saw some p...
Thx Mark
I passed because the Malte perp chrono came up on offer from my dealer. I have only seen it in plat white dial. I can't comment on other colors, but the salmon dial is similar to my 47101 Lemania chrono in platinum, and I love that combo. Again, any combo...
It was indeed a strong contender
The 49005 and 47111 seem to be "water-resistant" from what I see in Antiquorum's descriptions. So I guess there is at least the minimum to avoid humidity to come inside the case. That's all I want. Thanks a lot for your usefull opinion Joe :) Cheers, Mark...
This would be a very nice choice for this combination of complications
The 1136 QP movement is based on the Frederic Piguet with an in-house perpetual calendar module by VC. The cal. 1136 QP remains in use in the Overseas Perpetual Chronograph. So, it is a well tested and robust movement, and automatic to boot, making it, a...
I'm shocked
that your fellow moderator didn't recognize the FP 1185 ;-) Thanks for setting the record straight Robert.
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This was a little post not a review nor a research to write a reference post. Just what I could gather from a watch that cought my attention. If there is something I did wrong, just please say it gently without being condesending. Thanks you :)
Worth considering
Hey Respo, Yes, I think that when looking for a Chrono-QP, it is a model to consider as well as more modern versions. Thanks for the additional technical details, I couldn't find much info about this reference. It is important in such a complicated watch,...
And let's not forget that this movement came back....
in the current Overseas Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (photo below is of the special edition for the NY Boutique, 20 pieces only): Bill ...
Yes indeed!
that's what Respo told me. It is nice to have a very reliable movement in a vintage piece. There is a solid caseback but what I like most in the reference is the dial side and its case, so beautiful... Thanks Bill! Cheers, Mark
And I just noticed....
...on the VC web site that there is no longer an Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar listed, which, if correct, means that the 1136 QP is no longer available in any VC model, not to mention that there is no perpetual chrono Overseas in the lineup. :-(...
I thought they were very attractive....
in either the NY Boutique Edition, general VC Boutique edition (with steel and titanium case, gray dial, with yellow chronograph hands), or in the standard rose gold piece. Perhaps they never really took off in the market. Bill
Ohhhhh, I'll take that
A very handsome watch even if a tad too big for my wrist :-( The 1185 is a most versatile caliber that every collector should experience.
No overlapping
What I love in these complications from VC is no over lapping dials which give such utility and legibility. A beautiful watch. Thanks Mark Bob
it is something ineed we saw more often in vintage watches
and which has evolved with bigger subsidiary dials today. Thanks ! Cheers, Mark