Vacheron Constantin - Introduction and my new/old VC

Introduction and my new/old VC

Hello everybody, first time poster but long time admirer of the VC Brand.

Wanted to share pics of my new/old 6115. I've been after one of the ultra thin VCs for quite some time however I wanted a vintage piece, white gold or platinum silver dial and wanted the best condition possible. To me the simple size and Base hours/minutes of the 6115 really are all what discreet elegance is about. Many Brands make watches like these and I've had similar models before too. Still my personal goal was to find the thinnest watch possible and as I read the VC with its 1003 caliber represented something special in this area. The 1003 caliber all on its own is a milestone in horology and one that I am very happy to be able to experience.

Here are some pics, from the serial I gather this watch is from the early 60s. I am very happy with its condition considering its age. Definitely I will be getting a strap change and had a question for the cognoscenti about the plexi....is it the original? It seems to be about half of the thickness of the watch and this doesn't make much sense for me. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for looking

Guille

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Can't tell you about the strap, Guille.

By: amanico : February 24th, 2011-08:09

But the watch ... Wow! I have its JLC sister from the 60ies, something very comparable. These UT watches are certzinly as spectacular as the're exquisite. Something to live, for any watch nut, in my opinion; What a move you ( we ) did, from the thickest t...

Hey Nico, I thought you would find this one interesting :-)

By: Guille : February 24th, 2011-08:18

We are men of extremes LOL. I still have the one that got me strated, my JLC MUT vintage, unsure but I think it dates to the 60s too. Now with the VC a perfect compliment, seconds/no-seconds In any event, thanks for the words, know anything about the plex...

Wow! These are beautiful

By: respo : February 24th, 2011-08:52

Both the VC and the JLC. I really love both the thick and the ultra thin watches. The world is big enough for all sizes, no? That VC is extraordinarliy elegant and looks great on you, by the way. Congratulations on finding such a beautiful example with th...

Very nice!

By: jschen888 : February 24th, 2011-09:24

I don't have a calibre 1003 VC, but definitely want one. This simple and ultra-thin movement is what got me interested in VC in the first place. I really like your example. Discreet enough for regular wear, yet absolutely stunning if someone cares to take...

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By: DRMW : February 24th, 2011-11:56

Nice VC, congrats on this Guille! -MW

That plexiglass might be right.

By: mkvc : February 25th, 2011-16:52

After all, there has to be space for the hands. A lot of those very thin watches have even thinner bodies and then make up the needed space with the crystals.

Welcome to the forum Guille

By: WHL : February 28th, 2011-18:07

Your watch is very elegant and beautiful. One big advantage of modern watches over their vintage ancestors is the use of sapphire crystals which need not be as thick as the acrylic ones used to be. Wear your watch in the best of health! Bil

Hello and Welcome....

By: archie42 : March 4th, 2011-02:50

That is a great looking Vacheron. I have a vintage yellow gold ref 6405 (I have posted heaps of pics on this forum over the past few days). My watch is similar in age however yours seems so much more modern than mine! I think that is because of the follow...