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Vacheron Constantin 270th anniversary Traditionnelle models
Vacheron Constantin is a brand I always want to love, but, this year, it's been difficult for me because I don't respond at all to the 270th anniversary Maltese cross signature pattern they've used on all the models. I personally see it as a very indiscreet and unrefined branding (just my feeling, of course).
Another 270th anniversary signature is the replacement of the traditional "Côtes de Genève" decoration of the bridges by a "Côte unique" decoration or finishing.
E/ Traditionelle Manual-Winding, ref. 82172/000P-H062 (limited to 370 pcs)
(credit to the photos of the Traditionnelle models: monochrome)
The two novelties are:
- The new Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar caliber 2162 QP/270.
- The new Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Date Openface caliber 2460 QPR31/270.
The other watches are new variants of already existing models.
Anyway, here are some photos of each model of the Traditionnelle line, from the most to the least complicated.
Best, Emmanuel
A/ Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar, ref. 6300T/000P-H056 (limited to 127 pcs)
42 x 11.1 mm platinum case, new caliber 2162 QP/270 (2.5 Hz: as VC states: "The advantage of this frequency is that it provides ample opportunity to enjoy the tourbillon’s mechanical choreography.")
B/ Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface, ref. 6010T/000P-H055 (limited to 370 pcs)
41 x 11.07 mm platinum case, caliber 2162 R31/270 (2.5 Hz)
C/ Perpetual Calendar Retrograde Date Openface, ref. 4030T/000P-H054 (limited to 370 pcs)
41 x 10.94 mm platinum case, caliber 2460 QPR31/270 (4 Hz)
D/ Complete Calendar Openface, ref. 4020T/000P-H038 (limited to 370 pcs)
41 x 11.05 mm platinum case, caliber 2460 QCL/270 (4 Hz)
(credit to all photos above: a blog to watch & Vacheron Constantin)
E/ Traditionelle Manual-Winding, ref. 82172/000P-H062 (limited to 370 pcs)
38 x 7.77 mm platinum case, caliber 4400 AS/270 (4 Hz)
F/ Traditionnelle Manual-Winding, ref. 82172/000R-H118 (limited to 370 pcs)
38 x 7.77 mm rose gold case, caliber 4400 AS/270 (4 Hz)
(credit to the photos of the Traditionnelle models: monochrome)
G/ Making of the guilloché dials (NB: the Traditionnelle Manual-Winding models have a stamped dial)
(credit: Vacheron Constantin)
Vacheron Constantin 270th anniversary Traditionnelle models
Vacheron Constantin is a brand I always want to love, but, this year, it's been difficult for me because I don't respond at all to the 270th anniversary Maltese cross signature pattern they've used on all the models. I personally see it as a very indiscre...
The movements are simply spectacular - as good as they get in my opinion....
The tourbillon, with the Maltese cross motif, is my favorite in the business along with the JLC Gyros. With that said, even though I don't dislike this new guilloche pattern, it isn't as attractive as many of their 'standard offering' dial configurations ...
The movements of C and D are fitted in
a case which is a bit too large for them, though. I think VC should take that into consideration. Thanks for chiming in, Filip!
Incredible watches and pics
For me, the new dial pattern works much better when there are more things happening there. For the time only with small seconds, it’s a miss. Thanks for sharing !
I completely agree with you:
the pattern is less visible on the openface dials. Thanks for chiming in ! Best, Emmanuel
Yes, these models are nice
but, imo, they have a smallish movement compared to the case (or a large case for the diameter of the movement). Best, Emmanuel
Thanks for the great pics!
Similar feelings about the motifs. Also diameters could be 1-2mm less judging from the backsides.
Agreed, some of the movements
are obviously small for the case size. Thanks for chiming in. Best, Emmanuel
I must correct you on one point.
The open face retrograde perpetual IS a brand new caliber. Vacheron has never made a perpetual with a retrograde date to this point. It’s a brand new model in fact.
You’re absolutely right: thank you
for your vigilance and for correcting me! I think what got me confused is that this new caliber is a variant of the 2460 caliber used for the Complete Calendar Openface and, at 29 mm in diameter, it looks really small for the 41 mm case, as if it had been...
But I have this.
Perpetual Calendar with retrograde date from VC...without the moonphase though. ...
Here's what I found to clarify:
Your watch is ref. 47032/000P-9206 and is powered by Caliber 1126 QPRD , based on JLC 889 (if I found the correct information). It has leap year at 2:30 and the f ull year at 6 o'clock . The new ref. 4030T/000P-H054 is powered by Caliber 2460 QPR31/270 an...
B looks really beautiful...
though, like you, I would prefer these without the Maltese cross signature pattern on the dial.
My personal problem is that I'm not attracted to openface dials.
So, even if they are without a doubt much better than the 82172 (on which I really dislike the full pattern), I don't manage to warm up to them. Even to B, which I much prefer in its previous rose gold variant (ref. 6010T/000R-B638). Best, Emmanuel credit...
I am a fan of guilloché and texture in dials. Sometimes you want simplicity,
but other times nice to have the variance. However, I do not like the Maltese cross motif. First, the brand name and Maltese cross are already there front center top. Why put it again? This is like certain fashion brands putting their logo all over the pl...
I couldn't agree more, Sebastian.
This is clearly "overbranding" for me, unfortunately. Best, Emmanuel