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W&W 2022 Vacheron Constantin Novelties
In 2022 Vacheron Constantin launches a few Novelties. Here, we're focusing on some of my favorites models that I was fortunate to receive the press releases for!
For
those who prefer an even more special movement, the tourbillon - a
complication Vacheron Constantin does extremely well, they've made it in
a skeletonized Overseas version. Now, I still adore the Traditionelle
Tourbillon that I reviewed a few years ago - that was EXTRAORDINARY!
One of the best tourbillons in the world. Here's a link.
www.watchprosite.com
Vacheron Constantin has basically made my favorite tourbillon in a sporty version and a skeletonized version for today's more casual environment! A beauty. Note, the peripheral rotor makes this watch extra cool - it's automatically wound yet the rotor never blocks the transparency of the entire movement!
www.watchprosite.com
Vacheron Constantin has basically made my favorite tourbillon in a sporty version and a skeletonized version for today's more casual environment! A beauty. Note, the peripheral rotor makes this watch extra cool - it's automatically wound yet the rotor never blocks the transparency of the entire movement!
Overseas Perpetual Calendar Skeleton in Rose Gold. This is basically an extension of a previous launch, but this time in rose gold, a white gold version has already been launched previously and a rose gold skeleton without the bracelet was also launched previously as well. But what a gorgeous and thin perpetual calendar! Sporty elegance! Goes well with a suit or shirtless with a surfboard, and just about everything between!
Am I saving the best for last? I don't know. But I have always liked the Vacheron Constantin Perpetual Calendar Chronograph. A part of the Traditionelle collection, this Vacheron Constantin is just perfect. It has a Lemania base movement that powers the chronograph with a perpetual calendar module grafted on top. This watch also features one of the best moonphases in the industry, with 122 years between adjustment, and a carved white gold disc that shows the moon either smiling or distressed. This and the Sarpaneva are the best moonphases in the industry. The salmon dial is of course a desirable color that surprisingly matches a lot of clothes quite well. Definitely a great watch that will be extremely rare - production is quite limited on these pieces!
The last piece I want to draw to your attention is this one-of-a-kind turtle! This is a miniature enamel painting. Only one was made. While it appears monochrome, it actually was not. Red, blue, white, and black paints were used, if not more. Over a dozen firings in the kiln were required to bring out the full depth and body of the artwork. Each of those firings creates risk of cracking or some other un-repair-able calamity that would mean the previous efforts were all wasted. Just exquisite!
Which ones catch your eye? What are your thoughts?
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W&W 2022 Vacheron Constantin Novelties
In 2022 Vacheron Constantin launches a few Novelties. Here, we're focusing on some of my favorites models that I was fortunate to receive the press releases for! For those who prefer an even more special movement, the tourbillon - a complication Vacheron ...
Lovely spread
I was waiting for this to be posted. Funny I was up in the middle of the night with my son (EST), PP and rolex had all the novelty posted, JLC too. I go to VC site. Nothing. Then after awhile just the 222. They were slow. For me, the skeleton tourbillon o...
222 is an interesting watch.
It was designed by Jorg Hysek. Not Gerald Genta (most people incorrectly think it was Genta). The website did seem a little slow for me too!
I'm thinking a lightweight sporty watch...
Is there any watch good for wearing on the soccer field?
casioak is great for the soccer field...
as is most Richard Mille perhaps... tourbillon not so sure!
I still remember…
I still remember at the GTG in Las Vegas over a decade ago. People were criticizing me for wearing a minute répeater while go karting. The crazy tests we put watches through! Hard to imagine that a JLC Reverso survives Polo playing!
MR for gocarting…
Why not… I don’t have any MR but do wear my pieces to many unexpected occasions and activities so don’t see anything wrong!
Well, it was at International Gathering of the Tribes for PuristSPro...
KFS from Chopard was sponsoring our go-karting event and a dozen or so PuristSPro members were so concerned that I was going to subject the minute repeater to the vibrations of the go-kart. The watch came out unscathed. I didn't think it was abuse neither...
True! Sometimes wearing a big yellow gold watch can be a bit blingy in certain environments.
Definitely don't want to be caught in the bad side of town wearing one of those...
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Many interesting watches - personally like the 222 and the overseas Ultra-thin. The PCC with Lemania movement has an intriguing salmon dial, would however like to see it in metal (or with « live » pictures on WPS. Br. Jérôme
The 222 is quite nice!
I feel it's a little small at 37mm by today's standards. And unlike the Nautilus or the Royal Oak, it's got much more brushed surfaces and much fewer polished ones. I'm almost wishing for more polish details.
37mm = ok nonetheless ?
I wonder whether the fact that it is an integrated bracelet makes it feels bigger (than its actual size)? I always had that feeling with RO, namely that the perceived size seemed bigger… I’m quite happy with the smallish CdV at 38,5mm … Let’s see ‚on the ...
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And the « les cabinotiers » with the enamel painting of the turtle is certainly a work of art. Preferred the earlier versions with either the cities by night or the dancers but one can only admire the results! Thanks and br. Jérôme
Thank you for commenting! It's a rare treat to see you on here!
I like the turtle too! Hence why I included it. I wouldn't normally include it since it's a one-of-a-kind. But I just liked it so much that it found its way onto this post!
This skeleton tourby is to die for!
I'm not a gold person at all, but here my choice would be the RG black dial version. It's a killer.
Right there....
neck-and-neck, sitting at the top, along with the JLC offering in my subjective opinion. Some of these are totally exceptional - the skeletonized tourbillon Overseas, the salmon dial PC chrono (gorgeous!), even the 222 is outstanding save for the fact tha...
Don't get me wrong! I like gold a lot!
I just prefer steel since the price might be a bit lower! I actually prefer the Traditionelle Tourbillon over the Overseas Tourbillon, but that's just me! www.watchprosite.com / Just absolutely adored that tourbillon!
I actually agree with you....
on the Traditionelle!! It is, to me as well, THE VC to get in that particular complication. The Overseas and 1921 are still my favorite lines of watches from VC, but I would get the OS in a movement other than a tourbillon.... That platinum Traditionelle ...
That is a nice one!
I was so pleased with the platinum one on my wrist, especially with that choice of suit in the photograph. What a watch! I reviewed the rose gold version, which was still wonderful!
The Overseas tourbillon is amazing.
I like the use of titanium along with a skeletonizing style that suits the watch and maintains legibility. It's well out of my price range, but I think it's a fantastic watch. I like the 222 as well. The art watches are always beautiful and a treat to see...
It is a lot of money, but a low price for a tourbillon from a brand like VC.
I really like the Tourbillon in the Traditionelle case more than the Overseas case. www.watchprosite.com /
IMHO Overseas Perpetual Calendar Skeleton in Rose Gold is extraordinarily gorgeous.
I usually dont like warm metal
