Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin Historiques Ultra-fine 1955 - How thin is it ?

As pointed out by a good friend in my previous review of the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Ultra-fine 1955 I didn't capture how "fine" or thin this watch is.

Wearing this watch during the holidays reminded me to post some photos that might show how thin really is:

Here we have a comparison with a 20 rappen (20 swiss cents)

I have noticed that Vacheron uses this coin in their marketing material to show how thin the movement is. Let's compare it with the whole watch:

With the case it becomes slightly thicker than the coin but perhaps not by much

Let's try with a bigger coin: 2 Swiss Francs

Here the watch seems to be thinner

or perhaps not

It is still incredibly thin and a true pleasure to wear. It still feels sufficiently substantial and I love the black alligator strap with no stitches. It fits the watch perfectly.

The 4N lighter shade of rose gold is also very retro looking (almost like yellow gold) setting it apart from other rose gold models that are typically in the richer 5N shade

I hope that you enjoyed this short add-on to my previous review. I am enjoying the watch very much and wearing it daily now (in the first days I was trying to keep it as pristine as possible but heh...the best way to enjoy and honour a watch is to wear it).

I wish you some pleasant holidays and an exciting and happy new year 2016.

Here a last photo to show the watch in action in my daily business

Christian

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Wow what a review!

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 26th, 2015-20:08

Thanks for the effort to take these pics and do the write up Christian I love such discreet luxury, which is to me the highest form of luxury for a fine gentleman like yourself. You have great taste in watches my friend Cheers Robin

thank you Robin you are always too kind :)

By: christianch : December 27th, 2015-06:00

glad that you enjoyed the photos I thought it would be interesting to see it from a different angle. It also keeps me busy with one watch without having to hunt for something new

"Sufficiently substantial". That's the words from a mature, seasoned collector,

By: Luis6 : December 26th, 2015-21:13

and something that I just began to appreciate. Thank you for this pictorial review.

thank you Luis..glad that you liked the review [nt]

By: christianch : December 27th, 2015-06:00

Slimness is a great complication.

By: dr.kol : December 27th, 2015-00:23

The movement of your VC is just 1.64 mm while my wife's PP has a movement of 1.77 mm. But the solid case back helps to keep this platinum watch also pretty slim. Best, Kari ...

"Slimness is a great complication." That's the second phrase of wisdom I learned in this thread. [nt]

By: Luis6 : December 27th, 2015-01:03

so true..slimness is a great complication ! [nt]

By: christianch : December 27th, 2015-10:27

Again, can't argue about that.

By: dr.kol : December 27th, 2015-22:35

Kari

gorgeous watch Kari..

By: christianch : December 27th, 2015-06:02

you have great taste not only for yourself but for gifts too I was wondering since you have so many gorgeous Patek and already secured the amazing pilot watch did you also see the 5227G-010 ?

I strongly believe

By: dr.kol : December 27th, 2015-06:09

in 5227P. And if (=when)that comes, I will get it! This reference is really elegant in all metals but I believe that platinum would make it perfect. Best, Kari

Superb piece and review! Great pics and very interesting read. One of the more interesting modern offerings from VC for sure

By: keks : December 27th, 2015-01:51

Would love to see this side by side with the JLC Ultra Thin Jubilee and Piaget Altiplano 900P. Thin is indeed a complication to admire! Enjoy this VC!!!

the piaget are very nice too but so far...

By: christianch : December 27th, 2015-06:04

for me I didn't see the same character of this watch. Sometimes it might be the dial but I suspect the difference here is also the case construction that with the lugs makes this vacheron wear bigger than 36mm. Compared it side by side with my Patek 5127 ...

No comparison between VC and Piaget in my opinion. Piaget felt forced with none of the sublime charm of the 1955.

By: watchthatman : January 16th, 2016-08:46

The closest contender to me is the JLC 1907 or Jubilee. Between those two it\'s a very tough call. I currently lean to JLC, but I love both.

I hope the court will allow some discussion of "thinness"

By: cazalea : December 27th, 2015-07:04

Begging the Forum's pardon for listening in, but that is one very beautiful watch! I've only had one VC and perhaps this is the one I should aim for as my next. You've reminded me of the virtue of thinness (on my wrist if not my waist). Perhaps it's time ...