Some people call me an enabler.....

A Toast to the 1950’s!!

By: WHL : June 30th, 2014-21:10

Collecting vintage Vacheron Constantin watches has been one of the high points of my collecting history. I had focused on round watches from the 1940s through the 1960s, but it is the middle part of that era that I think I would call Vacheron Constantin...

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Aronde 1954, that is just an awesome piece ...

By: small-luxury-world : July 1st, 2014-01:28

which I agree deserves more attention. I like it especially for its dial and case. But all other watches shown aren´t that bad as well ... :-) Thanks for sharing! Oliver

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Thank you, Oliver....

By: WHL : July 5th, 2014-08:49

I really like all the watches in the Historiques collection. Bill

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Sometimes, I think you post just to torture me, Bill.

By: respo : July 2nd, 2014-07:17

;-) Your former Chronometre Royal makes me salivate. I got it bad and that ain't good. That black dial automatic is a pure beauty. It is always such a disarming pleasure to see black dials on vintage V&Cs. Now, as for the Historiques models...I know y...

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+1 on everything you said, Respo!

By: blomman Mr Blue : July 2nd, 2014-23:02

I must say that the re-editions are fantastic watches that holds their own! Thank you for sharing, Bill. Best Blomman

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The Aronde looks great on you, respo....

By: WHL : July 5th, 2014-09:10

and I know that would be a great way to get the calibre 1400 in your collection. Or perhaps an 81180......or a Grande Classique...... Bill

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Tribute watches steal my Heart

By: BTWatchguy : July 2nd, 2014-12:48

Well done Bill, Once again you have made my heart race. I have an unnatural infatuation with the 1954. The love the curved crystal and contrasting case shape that showcase "The Lips". The dial patterns add an unmatched elegance to any tank shaped watch. O...

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Thank you, BT.....

By: WHL : July 5th, 2014-08:50

looking forward to the day when you get a VC in the collection! Bill

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The Toledo 1951 continues to haunt me....

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 4th, 2014-09:26

Bill, you are the Vlad for VC! Spreading VC poison here!! Love your photos of the various Historique pieces. The Toledo is still my favorite :) Like you I am starting to like non-round watches more and more cheers robin

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By: WHL : July 5th, 2014-08:48

and I am happy to play that role......and considering the number of VC pieces I have owned over the years there is a certain amount of self-enabling going on too! :-) Looking forward to seeing photos from you with the 1951 on your wrist. Bill

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