Overview of the Vacheron Constantin Toledo references
Nicknamed ‘ Cioccolatone ’ by Italian collectors because of its resemblance to a (melting?) filled chocolate , the curved square Toldeo case (‘carré galbé’ in French) was introduced in the 1950s . During the 1950s and 1960s , six different references were...
Seductive and beautiful lines on these, quattro.
The larger ones wear quite large on the wrist.
I really like the shape of the Toledo case,
but, as you say, some references really seem to wear (too) large. I don’t have any hands-on experience unfortunately, but, judging from photos, my favorite reference would be 31100. Best, Emmanuel
Thank you! I would be very interested
to know how I would feel in front of a 31100. Maybe someday.
4737 or 47300? Or both?
Anyway both looks impressive, I agree. I just wonder about the size and fit on the wrist. Best, Emmanuel
The time-only....
Not the version that was customized for JT, even though it is beautiful in its own right. I simply prefer the 'cleaner' minimalist design....
🙂, also....
I have an innate repulsion to remembering reference numbers, whether VC, PP etc., I could obviously do so if I wanted to, but it was always kind of a failure of imaginative, original branding in my opinion. And this doesn't extend to just watches, but any...
I feel exactly the same way,
but, through the many posts, I got used to the numbers... Cheers, Emmanuel
Thank you so much, orahu.
I find this one attractive too, with the guilloché dial and Roman numerals... Best, Emmanuel
Neither have I, unfortunately.
Do you mean no. 5 and 6 from the 1950s or 1990s? Best, Emmanuel
Some surprising additions
Another excellent post my friend, rich in visual delights. The lovely carré galbé shape was shared with a few others! As for the offerings of V&C, your post presents so many desirable versions. However, this photo, saved from a Sotheby's catalog many year...
I hesitated to add the AP ref. 5063 as a bonus, but there were already many refs in the post.
On the other hand, I didn't know about the UN. Nor about this incredible bracelet 6440Q with only horizontal and vertical indexes. A very special piece! Thanks for sharing these most welcome additions. Best, Emmanuel
Great choice. This early center seconds ref. is wonderful.
And, yes, the pyramid hour markers are delightful.