Vacheron Constantin

Worn my VC Patrimony Traditionelle for around 1 year now! Time flies! My VC is always special to me as it was my entry watch to haute horology. It has timed some of the most beautiful moments in my life the past 1 year, esp with my newborn few weeks back ...  

superb photography, and to my eyes, the nicest simple three hand watch around. Its only competition is from within VC. No other brand comes close. Hope the Patrimony times many more beautiful moments in your life in years to come.

I agree, it is the nicest 3 hand simple dress watch IMHO too. I chose it over the Patek Calatrava and Lange Saxonia (which came very close!!). The 4400 movement is to die for. Beautifully designed and finished! cheers robin

The Calatrava of Patek Philippe are a worthy comparison.

That's what I meant. The PP Calatrava and Lange Saxonia (along with a breguet classique) were the finalists with my VC. Definitely agree with you the PP Calatrava is a most worthy alternative! And there are many Calatravas to choose from. But in the end I... 

You expressed perfectly how we feel about these little mechanical marvels. It is great to associate memories to our watches as you have done. They do bear witness to our best moments and our struggles, as you wrote. That is one heck of beautiful watch. Be... 

Although in my tough times, as my VC is timing those moments, it can still make me smile as I look at her. The watch is so beautiful that bad times feel better as I look at the dial or movement or even the case! cheers robin

...that's exactly what makes our watches special to us. More than just the brand, craftsmanship, material....it's the journey they accompany us on that brings out the true value. Thanks for sharing, Robin. Beautiful watch, BTW, and has been one I've loved... 

are not easy to maintain... hairline scratches by even shirt fibres! I only buy precious metal pieces for very special watches that I love alot :) cheers robin

thank you for sharing your thoughts on the meaning of the watch to you, as well as those beautiful photographs. I'm wishing you many more years of joy with your Patrimony on your wrist. Bill

And likewise may your historique chrono do the same wonders for you! Man you have one of the most coveted VC watches in this forum! :) cheers robin

Your watch looks damn good ! It looks prim and new ! Good watch you have. this watch to the brand (VC) is equivalent to what Calatravas are for Patek Philippe watches.

And thank you Akitaishi Yes the Lange Saxonia, VC Patrimony, Patek Calatrava, AP Jules Audemars, Breguet Classique etc are all the creme de la creme of the dress watch category. Can't go wrong with any of these babes - just down to personal taste :) Cheer... 

Hi Robin, I truly enjoyed reading your post With regards to hairlines, yeah, sometime it still pains me, but have learnt to live with them and totally worth it for such a beautiful watch to spend some wrist time :P Congrats on your watch but more importan... 

Thanks for your kind words Seeks. Are somehow easier to get on this VC's bezel than my other watches where the sapphire glass sits higher than the bezel. But for those watches (like my Montblanc Villeret or PP 5146), I have to be careful not to knock the ... 

I really like this watch and have been eyeing the white gold model for a while now. Beautiful piece.

One of the most understated and elegant dress watch in the market now with a beautifully finished manual movement Get it Patrick! :) I look forward to seeing it on your wrist Cheers Robin