Sometimes, I think you post just to torture me, Bill.

;-)

Your former Chronometre Royal makes me salivate. I got it bad and that ain't good. That black dial automatic is a pure beauty. It is always such a disarming pleasure to see black dials on vintage V&Cs.

Now, as for the Historiques models...I know you have it bad for the Toledo 1951. Understandable.

But the Aronde 1954 is the one the does it for me between those two. I had a chance to try one on a couple of weeks ago (I think the first time I actually had one on my wrist).

Sorry for the poor photo, but my hands were shaking a bit trying on this beauty. :-/

The Aronde is just unbelievable. The dial is out of this world. But...to paraphrase Cyndi Lauper's lyrics from "Kinky Boots"... the Sex is in the Case.

I have long considered the 1955 Ultra-fine the best two-hand dress watch on the market. I still have found no evidence to contradict that assertion.

I think you are right, Bill. The 50s decade was a sweet spot for Vacheron & Constantin. With Les Historiques we can relive the best of the 50s.

Best,

respo

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A Toast to the 1950’s!!

By: WHL : June 30th, 2014-21:10

Collecting vintage Vacheron Constantin watches has been one of the high points of my collecting history. I had focused on round watches from the 1940s through the 1960s, but it is the middle part of that era that I think I would call Vacheron Constantin...

Aronde 1954, that is just an awesome piece ...

By: small-luxury-world : July 1st, 2014-01:28

which I agree deserves more attention. I like it especially for its dial and case. But all other watches shown aren´t that bad as well ... :-) Thanks for sharing! Oliver

Thank you, Oliver....

By: WHL : July 5th, 2014-08:49

I really like all the watches in the Historiques collection. Bill

Sometimes, I think you post just to torture me, Bill.

By: respo : July 2nd, 2014-07:17

;-) Your former Chronometre Royal makes me salivate. I got it bad and that ain't good. That black dial automatic is a pure beauty. It is always such a disarming pleasure to see black dials on vintage V&Cs. Now, as for the Historiques models...I know y...

+1 on everything you said, Respo!

By: blomman Mr Blue : July 2nd, 2014-23:02

I must say that the re-editions are fantastic watches that holds their own! Thank you for sharing, Bill. Best Blomman

The Aronde looks great on you, respo....

By: WHL : July 5th, 2014-09:10

and I know that would be a great way to get the calibre 1400 in your collection. Or perhaps an 81180......or a Grande Classique...... Bill

Tribute watches steal my Heart

By: BTWatchguy : July 2nd, 2014-12:48

Well done Bill, Once again you have made my heart race. I have an unnatural infatuation with the 1954. The love the curved crystal and contrasting case shape that showcase "The Lips". The dial patterns add an unmatched elegance to any tank shaped watch. O...