Vacheron Constantin

Some random thoughts from my side:

1/ the traditionelle is a very understated watch which shines with its finishing, movement, timelessness and still manage to fly under the radar.

All its versions are nice and preference vary, from the great WG, the more classical old-school RG, the platinum version with its matte ´grey dial and various LEs (be it japan version or CEP)

2/ The CEP version of the traditionelle is a very nice version thereof, taking it up a notch … putting it on a brown or grey strap, Oneida’s the ultimate ‚below the radar‘ watch, with its reassuring weight and the feeling that only its owner really knows what he/she is wearing. If that something that appeals to you, its a very great choice.

3/ The 1921 is also very nice on another direction: it reminisce of the past and the glorious / roaring 20‘s. There you are more sure to get interest and questions. 

4/ to summarize: The traditionelle is probably one of the best dress-watch on market (for some it is classy and some might see it as borderline boring). The 1921 is a great Historiques incarnation and some might say it is too flamboyant and might gets tiring.

5/ My very personal summary: I would take a traditionelle over a 1921 because of my personal preferences, also because of where I work / how I dress, and because I was looking for a Traditionelle dress watch within my collection. It is not to say that I don’t like the 1921, because I do like it a lot. Also had the chance to see it on the wrist of a gentleman recently during a VC event and I really appreciated it. I didn’t buy it (yet?) because I was less sure of when I would wear it … and a small part of my brains was saying that it has the same movement (4400 IIRC) that two other of my watches. It is not to say never🤨. 

Hope it helps and wish you all the best with your tough dilemma

Best regards,

Jerome