Vacheron Constantin

Have you ever noticed how many top 5 lists are created on watch forums: What are the top 5 brands? Who are the top 5 independent watchmakers? What are the top 5 Rolex watches of all time? What are your top 5 grail watches? While these lists can sometimes ...  

Hi Bill, I say this because 2 of my top 3 are essentially the same as yours: 1. Ref. 61110 Chronometre Royale, made in 1955. Your post just made me realize that these lugs that I love so much were first introduced during the that this watch was made. I kn...  

cause the Mercator is one of my all time favorites but gets little wrist time. The American 1921 has also become a modern icon but these 3 have a special place in my heart: Quai de l'Ile: Because it is what VC stands for, classical with a twist, it is a d...  

a) Patrimony Ultra-Thin with Calibre 1003 (circa 1989/1990) - An amazing piece but too small for a man by today's standards. b) Patrimony Traditionelle with Calibre 4400 - This I love as it is the first VC which i bought for myself. If it is appropriate f... 

- Atelier Cabinotier Minute Repeater in RG. - The original Malte Tourbillon in RG (with Power Reserve and Date). - Patrimony Traditionelle World Time.

I am planning to change the strap on the Ulta-Thin and give to my wife, as it is too small for today's standards. I need another VC. Anybody have suggestions? ...  

Of course we have suggestions! Do you have anything in mind? Given what you already have from VC, I suggest an Overseas, which is a good addition to any VC collection. You have to have a weekend watch with some serious water resistance right? Or maybe you... 

I would recommend a sporty watch like the Overseas or a complicated watch like the World Time. :-) Bill

...complement my collection. The new OS with Blue Dial looks great, and so does the Dual Time. Among VC's that I like: - I love the WT, even more so that it has my country on it (India). But it appears a bit too thick for a VC. I have to try it on again t... 

or even for your next, next, next VC. ;-) Regarding your suggestion that VC perhaps make a Patrimony Contemporaine for men in the 36-37mm range with an exhibition caseback...well, they kind of offer that already in the Historiques 1955. It definitely has ...  

-thin with same movement, though I understand it is not exhibited and not in gold. Besides, the 1955 is a beautiful piece, much more than mine. I tried on the 1955 and it is a beauty. I would like to see some mid-segment complications from VC. Perhaps a s... 

Well, my relationship with Vacheron Constantin is still young, so I fear that I am not experienced enough to participate in this game, and I certainly cannot approach it without sounding like a broken record since I have already written about two of my ch...  

For the record, any watch lover would never get tired of your collection! :-)

I was just trying to follow the Moderator's instructions, although our kind Moderator will probably laugh at that and observe that since I rarely follow instructions, why start now? Best, respo

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I don't think I can pick just three. Let me think about that until next week.... Joseph

We all get to list our three favorite watches from Joseph's collection? ;-) All best, respo

I believe JB's collection is larger and more varied than the VC's I've seen in the metal!!! :-0. ;-)

There are a few more new ones I haven't photographed yet...hee hee! And one more to pick up which as the French say, Une surprise formidable!" Joseph

I am already sitting down. Waiting. Patiently.

1/ This awesome salmon dial chrono: 2/ Mercator Europe: 3/ Minute Repeater: 4/ Sputnik: 5/ Malte QP Chrono: It can't be better than that, for me... Aaah, yes, a Vintage Chronometre Royal, and a Vintage Triple Date moonphase would be awesome choices, too. ...  

...you have seen the Sputnik in person? Not to mention the other ones, all of which are impressive, but you have actually handled the Sputnik????

I will not only see it, but I will grab it! Am I called Vlad, or not??? ;) Best Nicolas

1. won't come as a surprise that this QdI Tantalum from a limited edition is my all time favorite VC 2. Patrimony Bi-Retro "Cortina" 3. Malte Tourbillon Cheers, Radek ...  

So now you're into the artsy photos too!! That tourbillon pic is pretty cool :-)) I was wondering about tantalum...is it hefty like platinum? Any distinctive feeling to the metal? BTW, hope you're up for a jog around Lac Leman in the New Year ;-)

I am sure taking you on that run buddy! As far as tantalum is concerned, I really love the look of it. Gives the watch a stealthy feeling to it and hase a bluish/grey hue to it depending on the light. It sure goes well with the palladium case which indeed... 

to find the Contemporaine Day-Date very interesting.

It is odd because this is the VC that gets the most wrist time for me. I have to add it to the list. Best always, respo ...  

Hi, Obviously as I've owned only three Vacheron constantin watches they are the three favourites I've owned! :-) My favourite is my new Malte Grande Classique. Then it used to be this old lady reference 4073 that I sold in June. And finally this ultra t...  

-cation and the Pocket Watch ! Would appreciate more photos and details on the two.

The grande classic is gorgeous. I love the guilloché and the lugs. In a few years I will be pulling my hair out deciding between this and the patrimony traditionnelle small seconds. My only complaint is the numbers on the seconds dial. Guess my master geo... 

Three favorites that I do not own yet, 1. Patrimony Traditionelle Perpetual Calendar Chronograph; Lemania movement and wonderful engraved moonphase. 2. Some sort of Skeleton watch; minute repeater or a perpetual calendar 3. Patrimony Traditionelle white g...