I really love your writing. Great review and truly appreciate your refreshing honesty. [nt]

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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. It’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, I’m not quit sure the “justification” argument After all, the theoretical depreciation is, until you sell it, only an unrealized loss and won’t hurt unless you’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! 😢

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 don’t understand VC‘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 don’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 “special edition Hodinkee”. Syncophantic behavior is not my forte.