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Is Hour Club still running?
Tried to log in and found my "credentials" weren't accepted, whereas I had access a couple of months ago. Kinda like what happened when they pulled the plug on the Hour Lounge.
Another interesting quirk at the VC site; submitted an online request for an Extract and found the drop-down menu to identify your timepiece doesn't present a Vintage option, only models within the current collection. Surely vintage owner would use this service the most? Ended up submitting as a "Historiques", seemed to fit best ;-)
Is Hour Club still running?
Tried to log in and found my "credentials" weren't accepted, whereas I had access a couple of months ago. Kinda like what happened when they pulled the plug on the Hour Lounge. Another interesting quirk at the VC site; submitted an online request for an E...
also the portal to register for VC events
and I kept a portfolio of my vintage timepieces there
I was a Charter Member
Afew years ago they switched to a different format that was beyond my very limited computer skills. Alex is now Geneva's Watch Auction Head of Sale and maybe without Alex no more Hour Lounge :-(
the old Hour Lounge is now @TheHourLounge on IG
they post stuff and you read it. I really tried to follow but its a shallow pool...
Here too, Miki
Sad to hear Mats aka Doc passed away, he was feisty and a true believer
Feisty to sayt the least.
I believe he said he wouldn't wear a Blancpain if someone gave him one. That was Doc ;-)
Doc's last words at THL
Doc made a last post before taking a hiatus from the forum and I was compelled to save a transcript. I think his sentiments are just as relevant today: Those who know me know that it's vintage Vacheron & Constantin that makes my heart beat. Since Vacheron...
I'm beginning to fear
considering these developments with the Club and Extracts, they are purging vintage collectors :-0
Same here... and not surprised
I tried to log-into the Hour Club a few months ago to see if anything new was up, but was unable to and gave up when I had to re-register all over again. Sadly, VC lost its allure when they shutdown THL without a heads-up - man, I miss the THL. Haven't go...
Not really vintage friendly
I had the same experience when asking for a extract for one of my ref 6351, but iw worked and they confirmed the numbers - just that for ordering one I would have to go to a VC dealer. I also tried to register my watch and the web site would not accept my...
A rapid response from VC
One day after submitting the online request for an Extract from the Archives which, along with my full particulars required a description of the timepiece including serial numbers, I received this response from the US concierge: Vacheron Constantin can pr...
slightly disappointed with THC
End of the year spend almost a week to put info about my VC watches on the site Now there is only 1 (one!) watch from more or less current collection (OS DT second gen) - and no vintage V&C / VC at all... Should I put all info one more time? My request to...
more confirmation of a vintage putsch at VC?
I had the same experience over a period of a few years, Serge. After being invited to record my collection online with the Hour Club, I found the ability to edit was removed, then pieces began to disappear, culminating in having my login deactivated. Got ...
I don't think the lack of a position is the problem
if there is no belief in Torres' principles to backstop the role, then there is no support for transparency and honesty, thus any platform would only be facile like IG.
Gone, but certainly not forgotten !
Please tell us you still have that fabulous "Wedding Cake" dial VC.
To die for :-)
How 'bout sharing this beauty with the rest of the Forum? I'll bet they will be as enthralled with this stunning VC as I always have been.
Thanks for that feedback
Hello Serge, My name is Marc and I'm working for Vacheron Constantin here in Geneva. I've been pointed out to this thread and the issue you are describing is clearly a bug and not the way The Hour Club should be working. I have raised the issue internally...
Thank you Marc for your message!
I hope it can finally be corrected. Otherwise it will takes another week to take pics, find scans/bills etc Do not hesitate to contact me directly if you'll need more info about this issue WBR Serge
Some kind of changes
I miss the old forum. The new Instagram account isn’t the same for discussion and research. I received an email recently to reset a password for a new site. It didn’t work and I had to email them to get access. I then re-registered watches but it only sho...
This really is a shame..
I entered the fold by purchasing a vintage watch on eBay in 2018 and bringing it to the boutique in NYC to be sent to Geneva for restoration/service. So for me vintage was an entree to modern. Now I am waiting to hear back that my next one has arrived.. (...
VC desires to capture a piece of the vintage market
through their Les Collectionneurs program. They buy the vintage timepiece at auction, perhaps even eBay, and restore it to sell on at a price point comparable with purchasing a new watch. To quote directly from the VC website: "Only a selected few will ha...
