Vacheron Constantin

Thanks a lot for this in depth report and huge congratulations for this treasure.

Nov 28, 2017,13:51 PM

Your new timepiece is really stunning (shape, style, dial... everything in fact!). Even the word “automatic” is perfectly integrated and not disturbing at all (some today’s brands should learn from the past).

If 34 of this model were made in 1954, do you know how many were made in 1955?

Thanks again for this very interesting thread.

Best wishes

Alkiro

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The Forgotten Calibers: Vacheron & Constantin Sub-Second Automatics

By: Tick Talk : November 28th, 2017-11:53

History of V&C Automatics V&C’s first automatic wrist watch was introduced in 1951, the 12-ligne bumper-winding caliber 477 with central seconds. Like all of their calibers since 1938, it was based upon a rough-finished ebauche from their movement supplie...

Thank you so very much for that...

By: Julian C : November 28th, 2017-13:08

Enlightening and educational post. Indeed this should be added to the pantheon of true collectors’ pieces. Wonderful read. Julian

Thank-you

By: Tick Talk : November 28th, 2017-14:44

I hoped to entertain as well as inform

Thanks a lot for this in depth report and huge congratulations for this treasure.

By: Alkiro1 : November 28th, 2017-13:51

Your new timepiece is really stunning (shape, style, dial... everything in fact!). Even the word “automatic” is perfectly integrated and not disturbing at all (some today’s brands should learn from the past). If 34 of this model were made in 1954, do you ...

Alas, I don't know

By: Tick Talk : November 28th, 2017-14:58

The numbers for 1954 were provided by Antiquorum. V&C introduced several new models in 1955 to celebrate their bicentennial, which must have occupied the design and production teams a good deal. They also split their supply of the cal. 498 between two ref...

Maybe Alexandre Ghotbi (Alex nickname on this forum) should be able to help you (us) about this question in my opinion

By: Alkiro1 : November 28th, 2017-15:04

You should send him a PM with your question. Best wishes Alkiro

Thanks for the suggestion

By: Tick Talk : November 28th, 2017-17:11

Alex is a great friend and resource on things VC. My experience from The Hour Lounge was that VC wouldn't answer such questions but perhaps I should reach out to the Heritage Dept and see if that policy has changed.

Yes it’s a good idea. I hope they’ll give you an answer

By: Alkiro1 : November 28th, 2017-22:29

Best wishes Alkiro

Great post!

By: blomman Mr Blue : November 29th, 2017-01:51

Thank you for the presentation! Again, congrats on a lovely watch! Best Blomman

Here's hoping the new FiftySix will include a sub-seconds version sometime in the future

By: Tick Talk : January 17th, 2018-14:52

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Wonderful, educational post

By: agyzace : January 17th, 2018-23:15

Wonderful watch as well. Love the dial color, the case shape and depth; everything! All the best, Alex

A new reference to add to the list of sub-second automatics

By: Tick Talk : September 16th, 2018-21:12

While poking around the official VC website today, in particular the FiftySix collection, I was amazed to find a new photo uploaded only yesterday. Those that recall the launch of this new line in January will recall that inspiration for the case style wa...

I second your excitement Tick-Talk.........

By: TonyR : September 17th, 2018-16:31

I am really enjoying this vintage Vacheron. If VC re-issues a modern piece similar looking to yours, mine, or the one above I'd be super excited! Though I am doubtful that they will be able to capture the look of our pieces within the current the 56 line ...

At times like this I am glad to be an aficionado of the Ampersand

By: Tick Talk : September 17th, 2018-19:19

and thus avoiding critique of modern offerings ;-) Vintage is another matter! You may enjoy analyzing the dial of this 4956, found on another sales forum :-0 Obviously refinished, and a shame to have obliterated the AUTOMATIC script, but I also suspect th...

I am very lucky to see the content you released a few years ago. I would like to ask, are the parts between 498 and 1071 universal?

By: 237420873 : May 10th, 2023-06:21

I am very lucky to see the content you released a few years ago. I would like to ask, are the parts between 498 and 1071 universal?

Do you mean interchangeable?

By: Tick Talk : May 10th, 2023-13:45

The dimensions of these two movements differs ever so slightly so main components such as base plate, winding rotor and mainspring barrel aren’t interchangeable between these movements. Some items do share the same part numbers, ie, regulator spring, wind...

Thank you very much for your reply, because my clutch wheel is broken. I found the 499 clutch wheel. I was wondering if I could replace it.

By: 237420873 : May 10th, 2023-16:55

I would say yes

By: Tick Talk : May 10th, 2023-22:14

because they share the same part number. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

By: 237420873 : May 11th, 2023-03:57

Ok thank you very much

the ref.6073 with sub-second

By: teacher Sun : November 25th, 2024-12:26

I guess used caliber 498

AP caliber 2070

By: teacher Sun : November 20th, 2024-09:54

AP also used the automatic caliber . VC caliber1071=AP caliber2071 caliber1070 maybe=caliber2070 photos from 1stdibs ...

Is this a sub-seconds watch?

By: Tick Talk : November 21st, 2024-16:36

Thanks for sharing these images, I'm assuming it has central seconds? Many years ago, in the Purists days, someone declared they had determined only about 200 calibre 2070s were produced by AP between 1959 and 1961 but I can't confirm this. Audemars Pigue...

sure

By: teacher Sun : November 21st, 2024-21:09

credit:1stdibs Hi.Do you have any information about snake on vintage V&C ? Please see my post ...