Tick TalkTick Talk (c) 14 April 2020 With time on my hands (what a delightful pun) I’ve been researching the history of Vacheron Constantin’s iconic Chronomètre Royal and it’s genesis in Brazil. When the latest model was introduced in 2007, it was ostensibly to celebrate the line’s 100th anniversary. An article published on The Hour Lounge, appropriately titled; “Chronomètre Royal: 100 Years of Flamboyance”, shared a wealth of details. Here I’ll offer a brief excerpt: "Building on its experience and reputation gained .....">Story

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foverstaIt is a little paradoxical to speak of a watch that evokes the great explorations in full confinement period. But I couldn't wait any longer to present this unique Vacheron Constantin piece, Les Cabinotiers - La Caravelle (The Caravel) 1950. I have always thought that the best from the Geneva manufacture was expressed when it brought an artistic touch into its watches . It has a real know-how which allows it to combine the charm and the poetry of the crafts with the rigor and the technique of watchmaking...">Story

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amanicoIt is not a mystery I am a huge fan of the Mercator. A special, refined, original and poetic piece from Vacheron which basically, made two versions, one with solid gold dial, and the other one with Enamel Champlevé dial. If I am more fan of the Enamel Champlevé dials, I cannot deny the charm of the solid gold dials. Here is an enemel Champlevé, " Germany "...">Story

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foverstaI prefer to go straight to the point. There is one detail that I don't like with this new release from Vacheron Constantin, it is the strategy of the brand which surrounds it. In fact, I find it hard to understand why Vacheron Constantin has partnered with Hodinkee in 2017 to release a limited edition of the chronograph Historiques Cornes de Vache, explaining its exceptional character because of its steel case ... And two years later, here is the come-back of the very same case in another context...">Story

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foverstaVacheron Constantin has just presented a new version of the Patrimony Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin in pink gold and blue dial thus forming part of a trend from the manufacture which consists of developing a whole line of Patrimony watches with this combination of colors. Belonging to the Patrimony collection, this watch is the quintessence of the classic perpetual calendar with an usual dial lay-out from Vacheron Constantin: the months and the leap year indicator at the top, the days on the left, the date ... ...">Story

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BillI had the great please to be invited to see the 20 piece collection from the Atelier Les Cabinotiers and the distinct honor to meet Leslie Kobrin, President of Americas for Vacheron Constantin. A very passionate Lady with a vision for Vacheron to elevate it to a place where it can show the special talents that have to offer bespoke, one-of-a-kind watches called the Les Cabinotiers collection. These watches can take from 18 months to several years to complete and can meet a clients wildest dreams. However, .....">Story

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foverstaThe FiftySix collection is key for the future of Vacheron Constantin . Or, to be more precise, Vacheron Constantin has high expectations with this collection. Inspired by a piece which was introduced in... 1956, the collection unveiled during the last SIHH already features a wide range of complications from a three-hand model to a tourbillon...">Story

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amanicoIf I think about modern Vacheron Constantin watches, there are a few which come to my mind, such as the Malte Chronograph Perpetual from the Excellence Series, the Malte Chronograph, too, the Mercator Enamel Champlevé, and... The Les Historiques American or the Chronometre Royal, both in platinum. I know, some will tell me why choosing between these two last Vacheron... They are so different in their style and movements, one being round, the other cushion shaped, one having a manual winding movement while .....">Story

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foverstaThere is something strange in Paris which is very typical of the French behaviour: 90% of the watches events are organized on Tuesday or Thursday. Why? Because on Monday, it is the day after the week-end so brands think that people are busy, Wednesday is kids' day and Friday we leave Paris to spend the week-end somewhere else. And the sad side of the story is that with only two days available, we can have several cocktail parties the same day. But at Vacheron, they try to do things differently and the latest .....">Story

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Tick TalkAs reported in The Guardian on 18 May: ...">Story

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