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I really enjoy this watch
It is very colorful, has a few unique twists to a useful complication, and is genetically consistent with V&C's of past except for the modern concession to size. Perhaps the dial is a bit busy and could stand to lose the minute track for a cleaner appearance. We happened to bump into the two designers responsible for the prototype at SIHH last year and I couldn't help but enjoy their sense of pride as they lurked on the sidelines to witness its unveiling 
The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time has arrived!
I was pleased to see the first of the Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time models arrive in the North American market last week. Introduced with top billing in a strong year for novelties from Vacheron Constantin (which also included the Patrimony Contempo...
A great article on a big deception for me.
When VC announced that they will release a WT, I was completely mad, hyper excited, I almost reached Hysteria! I already thought that it would be a great sister for my PP 5110, as I am deeply in love with WT watches. Then came the real " experience ", and...
We only complain, expect the most, out of the ones we love the most :-)
I tried the WT on my wrist and found it OK. If it was smaller, I would be afraid it would be unreadable to my aging eyes. I understand your comments, but I think the mechanical features of the watch won me over. (revealing my mechanical engineering educat...
Hi Nicolas....
I had a similar experience when I first read about the Jubile 1755. To me, in 2005 a collector of vintage VC and modern VC that were no larger the 37 mm, the idea of a 40 mm Vacheron Consatantin watch was just too silly to contemplate. (I wasn't then a fa...
I really enjoy this watch
It is very colorful, has a few unique twists to a useful complication, and is genetically consistent with V&C's of past except for the modern concession to size. Perhaps the dial is a bit busy and could stand to lose the minute track for a cleaner appeara...
I like that photo of the vintage watches
next to the Patirmony Traditionnelle World Time. One characteristic of this watch that I appreciate is that the hands are normal length for the case. Many world time watches have the time read in the center (like a giant subdial) and then the cities are a...
Great read and pictures Bill, thank you
I look forward to seeing this one in person. Best wishes,
I don't expect that they'll be in the showcase for long....
when they do show up. I heard from VC North American that only a couple had arrived into this market. I was lucky to see it! Bill
Truly a complex but easy to use World Time Watch...
There is no doubt in my mind that this is perhaps the most practical, complete, and easy to use (when accounted for its additional functionality) WorldTime watch available today. I think the main thing however is aesthetically, is it beautiful on my wrist...
Please let us know what you think of it...
when you see it in person. It shouldn't be long now! Best, Bill Lind VC Forum Moderator
A welcome review, Bill
The PT World Time has been much on my mind since its launch. Thus far I have only seen and spent precious little time with the prototype, not the actual watch as delivered by VC. You lucky dog, Bill! The World Time and the Historiques 1968 are the two VCs...
You can build a deep and satisfying collection exclusively
within the world of Vacheron Constantin wristwatches. Seeing how you, respo, already have an Overseas Chronograph and an American 1921, the World Time might even complement your VC collection better than the addition of either of the 1968 or the Patrimony...
You are such an enabler, Bill
I had hoped to achieve a "complete" two-watch collection with the Overseas and the 1921...but with VC it is difficult to stop at two, or three, or four... You are right, of course, the World Time would actually be a better complement to these two, but fra...
Speechless... Well close...
Terrific piece no doubt... To me perfect size too. My wish is for white metal, if not, still and simply an absolute go for. I do not know all the whys and hows but Vacheron always is special to me. Thank you for sharing your experience and your superb pho...