Great review on a stunning piece!

Sep 27, 2019,19:11 PM
 

I would love to own one. Unfortunately, at that price point, it would never be a reality! šŸ˜¢

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Hands on review of the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache in steel

 
 By: foversta : September 27th, 2019-14:33
I prefer to go straight to the point. There is one detail that I don't like with this new release from Vacheron Constantin, it is the strategy of the brand which surrounds it. In fact, I find it hard to understand why Vacheron Constantin has partnered wit...  

A nice looking Chronograph, that's for sure. But I agree with your points, too expensive ( I thought it was in USD! ), a too small movement, and the precedent of the Hodinkee version...

 
 By: amanico : September 27th, 2019-15:16
A detail I like a lot, the maltese cross in the column wheel... Though, a charming chrono, with its pros and cons. Best, Nicolas

Nice review, beautiful pictures. Thanks.

 
 By: VMM : September 27th, 2019-15:28
The watch is a beauty. Vte

Agree with all comments

 
 By: 4Js : September 27th, 2019-17:46
The problem is a long term value one. One can purchase a used platinum on the street for the same list price as this steel, if not less. Itā€™s tough to consider any new Vacheron given the drastic loss of value after purchase. I would love to own a Cornes d... 

New - used platinum - steel

 
 By: Jurry : October 7th, 2019-02:44
Although I hear where your coming from and can understand your arguments, Iā€™m not quit sure the ā€œjustificationā€ argument After all, the theoretical depreciation is, until you sell it, only an unrealized loss and wonā€™t hurt unless youā€™re planning to divest... 

Gorgeous!

 
 By: LS : September 27th, 2019-18:43
The steel takes such a high polish well. Is the ring in the dial really light blue? It seems like it in some photos and then not in others...

Great review on a stunning piece!

 
 By: Mach : September 27th, 2019-19:11
I would love to own one. Unfortunately, at that price point, it would never be a reality! šŸ˜¢

Thank you for the fantastic review!?

 
 By: ZSHSZ : September 27th, 2019-22:45
I completely agree with your points , but my hearth is set on the platinum model .

Thank you for this excellent review

 
 By: mrds : September 28th, 2019-00:05
I am with you on all accounts. A fantastic watch in any metal, but I also donā€™t understand VCā€˜s decision to launch it in steel after the Hodinkee LE. Best, Daniel

Thanks for the review and pics . Great like always

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : September 28th, 2019-00:22
Def a very good looking watch , love the lugs and dial layout a lot . But still a bit to highly priced imo

thanks for the review Fx...i enjoyed reading your perspectives !

 
 By: mahesh : September 28th, 2019-00:55
i was just wondering how much would it cost us if this very same watch was introduced by other brands - it would be a so wide range, isn't it ? Best, mahesh.,

Interesting perspective..

 
 By: mrds : September 28th, 2019-02:09
If you compare it to a T-Shirt for USD 10 from Uniqlo or 300 from Gucci, the range for watches still is much tighter. I fully agree with your point though. It comes down to, what actually defines the price of a watch: the material and work hours, R

+1 [nt]

 
 By: mahesh : September 28th, 2019-03:53

One of the best looking Vacheron's IMHO!

 
 By: J K : September 28th, 2019-02:24
Thanks for the interesting review.

Fantastic review

 
 By: Watcholic_id : September 28th, 2019-08:05
of an excellent chronograph. Thanks for taking your time writing this review Cheers

Thanks

 
 By: Jurry : October 1st, 2019-06:37
Thanks for your great comprehensive review. I agree with most of your arguments. Except I donā€™t see any real issue with the movement being small. As you mentioned it: they worked it well. And indeed if the case would have been bigger it perhaps might have... 

Agreed!

 
 By: RGS : October 3rd, 2019-03:55
I agree in everything and most of all, on your first point about the unneccesary collaboration with Hodinkee. In addition, I would change the strap to a more fitting dark blue or brown square scaled matte alligator. If one wants something more sporty, I w... 

beautiful

 
 By: psfparis : October 3rd, 2019-08:49
very nice review. i love the case' size (less the price)

great review

 
 By: keks : October 4th, 2019-15:09
enjoyed reading... I recently had the opportunity to try this on my wrist at a VC boutique alongside the platinum version and must say I had high expectations for this steel release.... but trying them on next to each other I would say the platinum all da... 

Beautiful watch.

 
 By: Catulle : October 6th, 2019-21:09
Indeed, I would not buy anything ā€œspecial edition Hodinkeeā€. Syncophantic behavior is not my forte.