Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6563 Pursuit

amanico · 2018-12-08T15:47:25Z

Amanico's pursuit of the Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6563 in steel with a blue dial. Discover its vintage appeal, dimensions, and market dynamics.

Amanico recounts a captivating tale of a Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6563 in steel with a blue dial, a watch that twice eluded his grasp. This narrative highlights the often-frustrating yet thrilling pursuit of rare vintage timepieces in the collector's market. His detailed observations on the watch's dimensions and aesthetic appeal underscore its desirability.

Funny... A bit more than one year ago, I saw a superb Vacheron 6563 in steel with a blue dial in a watch shop. A few weeks after, it has been sold. While I was considering buying it for myself.

Today, I saw it again, and I was starting to think about making an offer, for the next year, as my watch budget is as flat as the heart of a Zombie...

I took several watches in picture, and when I came to speak to the watch dealer, the watch was... sold.

This is a marvel of a watch. The case is flat, nit super flat, as it is circa 8 mm high, and quite big despite its 35, 15 diameter. We had a bet with the dealer, it told me 35, I was betting around 37...

Manual winding movement, solid case back, cool hands, superb dial and top case. Yes, this is my cup of tea. Next time I will speak faster.

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

Encountering the same watch at multiple dealers or repeatedly seeing it for sale should prompt caution, especially if the price is significant, to avoid impulsive or over-priced purchases.
The exact millimeter measurement of a watch's case size is less important than how it looks and feels on the wrist, emphasizing personal comfort and aesthetic appeal over specifications.
The rapid sale of desirable watches like the Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6563 indicates their high demand and appeal among collectors.

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mahesh

Dec 8, 2018

very simple & very elegant VC ! Best, mahesh.,

respo

Dec 9, 2018

Thanks for sharing the photos. I do not concern myself with the specific number of mm in case size anymore. It is merely a question of how it looks and feels on the wrist. It is only a number, after all. All best, respo

Cpt Scarlet

Dec 10, 2018

Beautifully designed, superbly made and discrete.

anon438

Dec 10, 2018

I would be cautious, if coming across the same watch at several dealers. And if its even expensive for you to buy this watch, I would be even more cautious. Spontaneous purchases bear a high risk to be not objective and therefore to spend to much or even wrong. Do you know were are the weak spots with this range of refs? Did you check them carefully? In my view you did very well, not to buy it. Never run after a tram or a watch. Just be patient – the next opportunity will come along for sure.

Royque

Dec 10, 2018

perhaps the reason why is because it looks so good and it gets sold fairly quickly. Would love to get those any day - only if there were in stock!

anon438

Feb 3, 2019

Maybe that JLC watch would be a smart choise regarding your funds.

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