Trying on some new & old Vacheron Constantin watches
The launch of the new 36.5 x 8.43 mm Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin piqued my interest, so I wanted to have a look. I started with the white gold variant, ref. 4300T/000G-H106 But before I say anything about the watch itself, I'd like to ven...
I love the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 1912 and have nearly picked one up a couple of times.
I am a bit nonplussed with perpetual calendars as I find the dials too busy and am in a less is more phase nowadays. But I have to say I really am disappointed to see VC calling an 8.43 mm thick watch Ultra Thin as they really do know better than that. Ma...
I'm with you, Marc, concerning the "less is more" orientation.
And I agree that these PCs are far from being "ultra-thin". The 1912 is really lovely indeed. Best, Emmanuel
I share your complaint about the wrapping!
I was a bit more persistent and made them take it off )) Played with them last December and I like the overall look, but the cramped month and luck of seconds hand instantly disqualify this reference. The one more appealing was the complete calendar, but ...
Congratulations on making them remove the plastic!
And I fully agree concerning the price. The 41 mm Complete Calendar is a bit large for my wrist (and for the movement), but I agree that the dial is really well made and appealing. Or course, the Excellence Platine is top! Best, Emmanuel
Yes, the 1912 steals this particular show.
I wasn't aware of this VC until now. I have to say the 1912 is very nice and the articulating lugs are wonderful. Thanks for these photos. M4
I'm glad you feel the same way about the 1912.
The articulating lugs are really wonderful. Best, Emmanuel
WG PC for me
and I'm not a big fan of PC. The YG Batman would have been nice without a date. The rest was not that exciting, your PP easily eclipses them all.
Thank you, Arronax.
I'm biased of course, but, yes, the Chronometro Gondolo is really something else for me. Best, Emmanuel
Yes the guilloché 43013 have a lot of charm.
And so does the 1912. But the full yellow gold Chronomètre Royal didn't appeal to me. Best, Emmanuel
I have a fondness for 2-tone so the white gold is appealing...
...but the older VC QPs are seemingly a great option at attractive prices...
I thought I would love this two-tone PC, but I didn't.
The rose gold felt more attractive for me. And I far prefer the vintage ref. 43013. And, above all of them, my Chronometro Gondolo! Best, Emmanuel
I completely agree with you.
The price of the new PCs is simply insane. Best, Emmanuel
Thanks so much for these impressions 👌🏻👍🏻
I fully agree that the older PC reference looks more compelling overall! Is it just me or is the case on that also a tad smaller? On first glance I found the new one would have benefited from shaving 2mm off 😉 And didn’t have that impression with the olde...
My pleasure, K.
Yes, the 43031 is only 36 mm vs 36.5 mm for the new Traditionnelle models. The lugs are also thinner and the stepped rounded bezel gives a completely different impression than the flat bezel of the Traditionnelle case. The 1912 is really a lovely watch. B...
I wanted to like the 1921, but didn't find it pleasing on my wrist.
I mean the 36,5 mm variant, as the 40 mm would be too big for me. Whereas the 1912 is really appealing to me.
You may want to try the larger one, too…
Sometimes these things work in strange ways 🤪👍🏻 And what sounds unlikely on paper works like a charm in practice 🙌🏻
What a nice vintage collection they have there. Which boutique is this?
Also, i agree with the rose gold perpetual being nicer in the metal