Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin has been making watches since 1755, and with over a quarter millennium of continuous production to its credit the brand constantly has to be mindful of its past while it pushes forward with new wristwatch designs. One avenue that the b...  

Historiques Toledo 1951.

A form case would help to round out your collection, no? :-) Bill

Is my favorite novelty at Watches and Wonders 2013. Love the dial and the curves on the case. I always wondered why the Historiques series are relatively pricier but guess that's because they are rarer as you mentioned. Thanks Bill for the wonderful revie... 

in lesser quantities in comparison to other VC's. However, at times I feel their prices are not so justified.

I hope you can get to Watches and Wonders again this year. I expect VC will have some fantastic releases for that event. Bill

The "curved square" is quite an interesting look. Thanks for taking the time to post this.

You should try it on your right wrist soon, don't you think? :-) Best, Bill

But the "no driving" thing has reduced my mobility somewhat, especially when my chauffeur takes the afternoon off to photograph wildflowers ;-)

I know a lot of work went into this post I echo your comment about the watch riding. My 1952 is still not comfortable to wear. I have worn it at least 10 times since I got it, and I had it on last Sunday. I had it on with a short sleeve shirt. I still was...  

When you store the watch is it with the strap flat or curved (as if on a winder)? Once the strap broke in I was really happy with the way it sat on my wrist, and wonder if the same would be true for you. Bill

I had not considered that the Toledo has had a long and interesting history. There have been a number of iterations of this watch, almost as if it were a product line unto itself, not quite the way the 1972 evolved, but certainly more of a history than mo... 

though for that I think you'll really just have to seek one out in the vintage arena. A vintage CR is just as important to a vintage VC collection as a Cioccolatone would be! And yes, I would rather have the Toledo 1951 over the American 1921. Bill

I have to say WHL I am not supprised at that. The 1921 may have a bit too much whimsy for. I on the other hand would love the '21.

I think it can be an important aspect of a watch's design, and I still adore the 1921, but now the Toledo 1951 is tops on my Historiques list. And besides, don't you think all those curves are a little bit whimsical? :-) Bill

A very interesting survey with some great pics. The 42100 should be in there as well, I think (or did I miss it ?) I really like the layout on the 1951. It lacks nothing. The 42100 has a similar layout but i think a bit smaller size. The little date windo... 

I did get the 42100 in there with the series of 1990's pieces. The date on it doesn't bother me, but the smaller size is not to my taste, though if I had been buying in 1998 it wouldn't have bothered me! This new Toledo 1951 is fantastic. Bill

I found it. I think the 1951 is what the 42100 should have been, beautiful central guilloché, attractive numerals and indices, a gorgeous case and a VC movement. Best, Joseph