Vacheron Constantin

I wrote a short piece on a seldom seen and briefly marketed model from the Patrimony Contemporaine family last year, the self winding reference 86180, which eschewed the date window as on the more popular but otherwise identical reference 85180: There is...  

Bill, you'd have better luck obtaining the secret formula for Coke than production numbers from VC :-( The elegant 43039, or more poetically Poinçon de Genève, has my favorite feature from all variations of this caliber; a delicately engraved rotor proudl... 

and here are photos for those who want to see the contemporary finish on the 1120 openworked rotors in the Patrimony Contemporaine Perpetual Calendar: Patrimony Contemporaine Excellence Platine Self-Winding: and Patrimony Traditionnelle Self-Winding: Bill...  

I love the rotor design and finish in both versions -- would happily, greedily have both in my collection. :-) respo

as AP's Jules Audemars version...although their RG rotor also appeals. DonD Photo ...  

That AP is nicely done, but the Maltese Cross is still my favorite. :-) Bill

Two different techniques that produce an interesting contrast.

What a beauty! I had thought that this skeletonized rotor was used n the 1120 only on the Saltarello and Audubon series watches. Nice to see it on a simpler watch, too. This one is 35mm, correct? Thanks for showing us this rare bird, Bill. respo

If any PuristS have one in the collection it would be great to see some "live" photos. Bill

Anyhow, the reference number has been corrected:) Reiterating that I love this watch, its Roman Numbers, its Feuille "s" hands and No Date:) its Simplicity, simply Gorgeous! Thank you Bill. Cheers, Francois

but a technical problem followed, required me to delete the blog post, which deleted your response. I have corrected and reposted in the blog. :-) I look forward to seeing this watch in person some day. Bill

and thank you. It's always interesting to hear about models that you don't see that often, in fact I hadn't ever seen this one. The Chambellan version reminds me of some of Blancpain's modern offerings (make of that what you will!). Cal 1120 is a real leg...  

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The finish on the movement is very nice! That is this kind of rotor I would have loved to see on the Mercator, and on any other modern auto Vacherons. Best, Nicolas.