SIHH 2018: Vacheron Constantin Live Pics

Very stable, robust collection as always.

Traditionnelle Tourbillon Platinum - LE of 25.

Peripheral rotor automatic

Platinum stitch

Platinum and PG (non-LE) version side by side.

Traditionnelle Complete Calendar

Fifty-Six (56) Automatic

Crown cuts in to the crown guard.

SS version (right) is priced very strategically. Impressive.

Fifty-Six Day/Date

All 40mm.

SS model has folding clasp while PG model has pin buckle (for the price reason)

Fifty-Six Complete Calendar

Metier d'Art - Les Aerostiers. All five versions. 5 pieces each limited edition. You may never see this line up altogether again!

Overseas Dual Time

Easy to change strap

Blue dial version.

Now, in the display case, Les Cabinotiers Grand Complications

- Ornamental

- Crocodile

Both are only 1 Limited Edition=Unique Piece.

As always, very stable, wonderful collection. Clearly, this brands is trying to lead the new trend - smaller, and more affordable collection.

Available on the marketplace

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar Openface 41mm Platinum B&P

74,999 USD

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NEW VACHERON CONSTANTIN TRADITIONNELLE COMPLETE CALENDAR 41MM PLAT LE 370 B&P

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Vacheron Constantin Complete Calendar Openface White Gold B&P 4020T/000G-B655

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Thank you for this comprehensive report. I agree with your conclusion. A thoughtful yet reasonably conservative collection. I just wish VC could figure out the Overseas dual time. Just doesn't work for me 😔 [nt]

By: 5980 : January 16th, 2018-17:27

No problem. They are after all a long standing maison. They have huge clientele and talents, capacity. [nt]

By: KIH : January 19th, 2018-15:15

Robust? Yes. Stable?!?

By: Esharp : January 16th, 2018-17:38

Well, Augean stable, perhaps...? I can only interpret the introduction of the base 56 model as ‘desperate’. Said in no strategy meeting ever were the words, “hey, sales are GREAT! Clearly our existing strategy and positioning are working fabulously! Every...

Points well taken...

By: KIH : January 16th, 2018-21:21

.. I was just saying from the super high level - meaning, if not stable, how has the brand survived for 260+ years consecutively? "Sustainability" is a keyword these days in business, and VC is certainly one of those who deserve to boast its sustainabilit...

It's a lost opportunity

By: piccolochimico (aka dsgalaxy1) : January 16th, 2018-23:25

I remember when FP Journe introduced the Chronometre Bleu at mere 13000 chf . Tantalum case and gold movement. VC should have done the same, the best quality at the lowest price.

As said, long history brands tend to be slow - they have grown sustainably this far, so it is hard for them to change direction.... [nt]

By: KIH : January 19th, 2018-15:16

Love the Pt Tourbillon.

By: VMM : January 16th, 2018-21:28

Thanks for the pics. Vte

Ah, nice Traditionnelle.... I agree... [nt]

By: KIH : January 19th, 2018-15:17

The “Métiers d’art” timepieces offer a kind of break. It’s not about time but art. You don’t read the time, you admire it. They slow down our crazy lives thanks to their beauty and charm. The kind of timepieces absolutely necessary for me

By: Alkiro1 : January 16th, 2018-23:20

Best wishes Alkiro

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