Vacheron Constantin

Getting black dials to show well is almost as difficult as getting the color right on blue dials....I'll keep trying. :-) Enjoy! Bill ...  

Nice of YOU to give US the gift! Those pictures are nice to see since this is such a rare bird. A real birthday treat for all of us. Bot the front and back look terrific on this one. Congratulations once again on both your birthday and this fine Historiqu... 

I'll compose the story of this latest addition ASAP, and hopefully get take some better photos. It's a pleasure to revisit the Historiques Chronograph, and this is one of the rare models I prefer in platinum to gold. Bill

If so, what a nice treat to yourself, Mr. WHL! Happy-over-the-hill-Birthday ;-) Just a quick question, your picture of the dial doesn't really show the guilloche and if my memory serves well the guilloche is there, right? Please correct me if I'm wrong. W... 

It's good to see you around here again. There is a guilloche pattern on the dial, and I will try to capture it in a photo. There are only 25 pieces in platinum with the black dial, and it was sold exclusively in the Taiwanese market. Like with the blue Ar... 

Seriously, I am very happy for you, this is a great chrono, not easy to find in this configuration, but the most important is that it is a real beauty! I envy you, my friend. Best, Nicolas

Boston wasn't on your visit list last time you came through the US, right? I'm sure we could get a gathering of the PuristS to make a warm welcome for you. Bill

Hi Bill How do you contrast your black dialed OS chrono to this black dial chrono? When would you wear one versus the other? Thanks Joe

This is such a nice chrono and so rare! I am so happy for you for this one (borderline envy haha) :) Enjoy this great watch, one of the kings of traditional chronographs! cheers robin

I have always had a preference for the movement architecture of a classic chronograph over the vertical clutch systems so prevalent today. I also like the cleaner dial when there is just the 30 minute counter, eschewing the 12-hour counter (though new des... 

Cheers Francois

and Happy Birthday. I never seen this black dial version. Really beautiful. Enjoy and wear it for a long time. Cheers, Patrickh

She's a real beauty - congrats!!!

Condition on this one was perfect as well....not bad for something from 1999. Bill

Amazing variant! Really lovely! Wear it in the best of health! Joseph

I'm sorry I can't come down to see you this weekend and show it in person. Bill

Thank you for sharing and congratulations. This version is truly stunning. Best,

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I like these Chronos, and limited editions, and platinum, and the rectangular pushers.... So I love yours! Congrats and look forward to seeing it. Gary

I'll look forward to wearing it the next time we meet. The big question is what will you be wearing? Bill

Bill This is am incredible watch! Big congrats! To me this is the same as getting a hold of the Lange Dato Pisa. I am Happy Watching this today Justindependent

Come back to Boston to see it in person! Hopefully you'll have a 4178 on the wrist sooner rather than later. Bill