Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin has used the manual winding chronograph caliber 1141, based on the classic Lemania 2320, for almost two decades now, and it has been the engine in three of the brand’s most popular watches: the Historiques Chronograph, the Malte Chrono...  

This two-tone version is my favorite from SIHH 2010. Thanks to Foversta for this photo....  

Hey Bill, Very nice write up of the various VC's that have been powered by the 1141. I think the Historique Chrono is beloved by almost everyone that comes into contact with it (especially those that have not owned the vintages pieces upon which it was ba... 

Hello WHL, Interesting to read about the VC Chronos, thanks! -MW

VC does such a great job with dials and lugs in particular, IMO. Their designs are very much to my taste. Thanks for a great post, Bill! Cheers, Daos

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Personaly, I would rank the Patrimony at the 3rd place. I'm a big fan of the special lugs on the former models, and having straight lugs on the latest VC Chrono makes it look more " normal ", compared to other Chronos. Therefore, I think that the caliber ... 

Memories from our dinner in Paris at Brasserie Lutetia Regards, ED-209 This message has been edited by ED209 on 2010-03-01 22:43:16

This VC " Les Historiques " still proudly stands in my small Chrono Collection. So, Ed, we do we do it again? Best, my friend. Nicolas

Thanks Bill for the background on the VC chronographs. I fondly remember a visit back in October 2008 after the PuristS manufacturers tour that we made a special visit to Paris and had the pleasure of meeting our fellow moderator, amanico. He brought alon...  

and always great to get some "personal thoughts" about watches. Just one hint: "Platinum with black dial (limited to 25 pieces for the Japanese market)" Wasn´t it Taiwan? Thanks Oliver

AFAIK, the platinum black dial was made for Taiwan... Best, Nicolas

the fact that one of the owners of this watch is based in Taiwan. I will ask VC's Patrimony department for which market this limited watch was made. Bill

was made for the Taiwanese market. I stand corrected. Bill

what is not to love?? very elegant.... cheers

I really enjoy reading your posts about the history, and following the VC DNA over the years as well as your insightful opinions about the watches. Thanks! BR, Dan P.S. I like the EP and new two-tone chronos the best