Vacheron Constantin

In the late 1990’s it became imperative that Vacheron Constantin develop the ability to design and manufacture movements on its own. Toward this end, in 1998 VC purchased a small company operating in the Vallee de Joux called HDG (Haute de Gamme) which ha...  

that's quite nice, it seems easier to read then the other skeletonized model and solves my problem with the original -- I was never a great fan of the dial markers. A

but where the movements are NOT skeletonized. The Quai de l'Ile and a few other models are given this look and I am consistently drawn to them. Bill

today's tastes and like you I'm not a fan of the regulator dial but the tourbllon cage and bridge are one of the nicest on the market.

of all the brands. Bill

made for the HK boutique...  

of the HDG facility would be a wonderful treat for SIHH next year Alex!! ;-)

as VC is constructing a new building elsewhere in the VdJ to handle all movement design and manufacturing operations. Bill

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thanks for sharing, Alex. I prefer the original with date and power reserve, as it is a well balanced dial that seems to give the watch a face (two eyes and a mouth). Bill

Thanks for sharing Bill. Best, Goh

I hope you are still enjoying your Overseas. Bill

but the ss with the salmon dial is riveting! J

It seems that current fashion tilts to greys and browns. Bill

They're all incredible pieces. My favourite has to be the Black Nickel. Stunning...

I think it would be the Excellence Platine "Only Watch," as I am totally falling for the EP look right now. Bill

Your review really opened my eyes to the Malte Tourbillon. You know, I just get so distracted by the sheer number of beauties VC has to offer, that I cannot focus. The closeups of the tourbillon carriage reveal how gorgeous it really is. The form movement... 

the Malte Tourbillon is great watch that might be too small for you. I hope that VC brings out a "basic" tourbillon (ie, without other complications) with a more traditional layout than the regulator. Bill

I'm drooling, my friend.... That is the VC I like! Best, and thank you so much for another superb post, Bill. Nicolas.

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Great watch to do a write-up on ;-) Anyway, all versions are great but I have never seen the Only Watch edition so far and I have to admit it really rocks my boat. (though I wouldn't say no to the Black Nickel nor US Palladium pieces). I knew a friend who... 

It was a real pleasure to spend some time with the tourbillon and write this article. Bill

Hi there Bill, Thanks for the review of the tourbillon from past! The tourbillon bridge that will NEVER be repeated again is an unfortunate thing. I wonder though if the Atelier will be willing to receive a customised order where the ENTIRE movement is cr... 

anniversary...  

it's a shame to see this chapter in VC's history coming to a close. But then we love to see what's new, don't we? Bill