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The Original American...
The 1921 originated as the so-called "American" of 1921, with a lepine-type pocket watch movement with sub-seconds at 6 o'clock and the crown at 12 o'clock. V&C cleverly offset the dial and crown to allow it to work as a wristwatch. A similar case design was recently used for the platinum Quantieme Perpetual. The American and QP both placed the winding stem was at the top left; perhaps to read while driving. The 1921 positions the crown on the right, which works against reading while driving, so I'm very curious as to why this was done by the design team?
Original American courtesy Antiquorum:
Platinum QP photo courtesy of Foversta:
Photos of the American 1921
There have been numberous photographic posts with the American 1921 as the subject. Now it is my turn to contribute to the genre! I'm certainly not tired of seeing this watch, either in person or in photos. When "Les Historiques" was introduced in the 199...
Thats my favorite current VC...
Hi Bill, I'm glad to hear that the 1921 is growing on you. Its a design that I liked from the moment it was released, but then again I tend to favor non-round watches for dress wear. I had an opportunity to try one on in NYC, this past May and its a lovel...
Very interesting watch, Bill
Trying it was a revelation, for me. It has somenting really charming, appealing. I would prefer it in white metal, but even for a non colored gold guy like me, I'm tempted. As for the movement, this is not the mpost fantastic VC has ever made, of course, ...
The Original American...
The 1921 originated as the so-called "American" of 1921, with a lepine-type pocket watch movement with sub-seconds at 6 o'clock and the crown at 12 o'clock. V&C cleverly offset the dial and crown to allow it to work as a wristwatch. A similar case design ...
It is nice...
VC made in only twenty examples of this QP and they are/were only available at the Geneva, Moscow, and Shanghai boutiques. Bill
Thanks a lot for the pics.
Well, I think I prefer the modern to the original, too, because of the lugs... As for the Perpetual Calendar, I'm less fan, due to its busy dial. It doesn't have the simplicity, the sobriety of the 1921... BUT, to be seen in the flesh, before any final ju...
QP
That QP is really one hack of a nice watch. It very unique in it display for date moon phase and etc. It it really have the traditional american track style design encircling the number.
A closer cousin
I think the VC team was working off of this particular layout when designing the American 1921: Photo courtesy of Alex Ghotbi I wonder if VC has thought about using the automatic caliber 2455, where the subseconds can be placed at 9 o'clock, to give the l...
The platinum is really cool
but I must say that I found this new pink gold version, one of the strongest watches of the last SIHH. Beautiful concept, just like their discontinued Asymetrique. GEO
A truly elegant watch...
Thank you Bill for posting. The side of the case reminds me of the side of Quai de l'Ile.... Cheers
Side of the QdI
A photograph for comparison: I would say that Vacheron Constantin has two very distinct takes on the cushion concept right now with the American 1921 and the Quai de l'Ile, and that both look great. I see what you mean about the side, with the upper edge ...
that was fast.......
I assume that you own the titanium one..... Have you written a review previously? Cheers
I am taking my sweet time writing this review....
but I have a lot of pictures ready to go. This is the titanium model with day-date-power reserve. VC was kind enough to loan me the watch for an on-the-wrist review. Bill
most tempting Vc yet
i have to agree that tilted movement placement doesn't quite justify high price over its sisters...Nevertheless, its a beauty! THx for the pics~
The Word is Joy
I have taken the plunge and own an American 1921. I feel very silly, but the operative word is joy. It is probably overpriced. Even though I have always liked the Toledo I have often told myself that the thinking behind the Historiques line is derivative ...
I'm glad to hear that you like this watch so much....
I find it to be satisfying on an emotional level, a feeling that few watches can match. It is quite expensive for a three hand watch, but not many three hand watches can supply that feeling of joy like the American 1921. Bill