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NWA 💥 🍻 Vacheron Constantin Tradionnelle ref. 82172
I am very excited to add this to my collection. If anyone has paid attention to my posts basically since I’ve joined here I have always loved vacheron and specifically this reference, the platinum traditionnelle (when I started liking it the official model was patrimony tradionnelle, since dichotomy to separate lines). Officially ref 82192/000P-9811 , this model is 38mm in platinum with manual wind cal. 4400/1
I have always loved the design of this ref. To me VC is all about case style, dial and hand design and top finishing. The size at 38mm x 7.7 mm fits just right. I like the grey dial with the platinum and altering grey intensities and the white railroad minute ring and lettering. So timeless. The Maltese cross logo I just am enamored with as well as these sharp dauphine hands with contrast sides (not sure if hands are wg or platinum?). The case appears nice and simple, but on edge there is a lovely claw style to the end of the lugs, the stepped case flank and the slight coin edge at its base. The movement really is great, 60hr PR, Geneva seal, a classic movement layout and a couple sharp angles. It does not have hacking ( something I have lost interest in as I don’t set watches to the second anymore ).
Some may recall, I have been looking for this reference since end of 2021,early 2022 when I contacted the boutique and they said they were out of inventory company wide. So saddened - I have been waiting for a platinum replacement from VC. I contacted them last week when I got excited and saw the release of the 270th version, but thanks to some videoes from a member here (what a great community ), I decided the dial treatment is not my aesthetic. Additionally on Thursday I saw this one come available , from November 2021, and figured it’s now or never.
I feel very blessed. My whole watch journey I have had two references I have really loved, the montblanc collection villeret vintage pulsographe, and the VC traditionnelle small seconds. Most people want pateks or Rolexes, but these odd ball references have really spoken to me. Having both now, I’m thrilled. These were both released last decade, 2011 and 2013 respectively (iirc). It’s Wild to have gotten one of them new and one from the very end of their production.
Sorry for the verbose post. I appreciate all the input I have gotten here. Although honestly both these references have very minimal presence and info online (although other version of this VC have articles present).
Thanks for reading,
Kevin
This message has been edited by India Whiskey Charlie on 2025-04-16 00:45:51
NWA 💥 🍻 Vacheron Constantin Tradionnelle ref. 82172
I am very excited to add this to my collection. If anyone has paid attention to my posts basically since I’ve joined here I have always loved vacheron and specifically this reference, the platinum traditionnelle (when I started liking it the official mode...
That’s a very nice Traditionelle. Congratulations, Kevin...👍
My all-time favorite of them all. White precious metal with gray dial. Beautiful!
Congrats Kevin! 👏🏻
Top watch, superb choice and the proportions couldn’t be better. Excellent backstory to go along with it. A Classic. Enjoy my friend!
Congratulations. The Traditionelle is even
better in person. Top top top finishing and quality. This is a great version and so happy for you that you held out for the version you really wanted. - Sebastian
Congratulations! This model line is one of the most sophisticated VC has ever offered.
All the models are nice, but the platinum version with beautiful anthracite dial is next level👌🏽
great story and nice photos!
coincidentally, this is also the watch i want to buy at some point. Hopefully soon. Wear in good health 🥂🥂🥂
One of those wonderfully timeless pieces, done just right 🙌🏻👌🏻
Huge congratulations on finally bagging it, and fulfilling your desire - makes for a great complement to the Villeret, too 🎊🎈
It seems like it could be a long term keeper for sure
Yes this and the villeret… manual dress and manual column wheel Chrono were always my favorites
Huge congratulations! This
is my favorite version of my dream dresser. As I haven’t had the wrist experience myself, may I ask your wrist size, please? Cheers Marc
Congratulations, Kevin!
The 82172 is simply one of VC’s absolute best references and this platinum version with grey dial looks gorgeous. I haven’t seen it in real life (only the Excellence Platine, which I was tempted to buy at some point, and the rose gold), but it looks wonde...
Emmanuel that CEP really is probably the top 82192
I will look forward to posting this beauty 👍
However nice the CEP is,
I think I like your Pt variant even better (even if I haven’t seen it in real life). Looking forward to seeing more photos of your wonderful watch! Btw, ref. number is 82172 (not 82192)! Cheers, Emmanuel
Congratulations on your stunning new watch.
From your post it is obvious how much this watch means to you and is great to hear you eventually got the one you wanted. wear and enjoy it in good health. Marc
Yes I have been wanting a traditionnelle small seconds for a long time
By the time I felt comfortable paying for one new, they stopped offering them! Glad to have found one
Congratulations
Always a pleasure to catch a rare watch that seems to be vanished. Last weekend i skipped on a same situation, and i could not belief my eyes. I am like you in a now or never situation. One lucky thing is that the watch is not everybodies cup of tea, so i...
Gorgeous piece, congratulations!!
Agree with all your points about it. And I have (as I imagine many of us in this wonderful community have) experienced this now or never. I imagine it will receive many many glances having nothing to do with wanting to know the time!
