Vacheron Constantin - Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Chronograph

Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Chronograph

Another watch we seldom see here and under appreciated IMHO. The new VC Harmony monopusher chronograph with VC's new in house chronograph movement seems to have taken all the lime light!

Yes I love my Lange Datograph and my Montblanc Villeret Chronograph grand feu enamel. But when I saw the VC Traditionelle Chrongraph in white gold, I was amazed by its movement finishing as well as the way the dial is designed and crafted.

The movement is a Lemania based chronograph as we know and I didn't manage to take a nice picture this time. The dial is very finely crafted like my Traditionelle small seconds, a silver Opaline dial with a dual tone effect. The chronograph dial seems to have a triple tone effect due to the sub dials of the chronograph and the minute ring.

Two pics to share here. What do you think of this model?

Cheers
Robin

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I like it a lot Robin.

By: agyzace : December 19th, 2015-01:33

The design epitomises the word watch and this is why I feel it\'s a very appealing piece. I am not into chronos, but if I would, it would be very high up the list. Thanks for sharing Robin! Alex

Thanks for your feedback Alex

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 19th, 2015-21:31

Glad you like it too Cheers Robin

nice VC Chrono

By: patrickh : December 19th, 2015-02:03

but, Robin you should also consider the VC "chronographe Historique" in Pt (37mm diameter case) or the new VC "cornes de vache" (38,5mm diameter case). Which one do you prefer on your wrist between these 3 VC models? Cheers, Patrickh

Very "Vladdy" but rightfully recommendation. :)) Well done! 37 / 38.5mm would be sweet on Robin's wrist! [nt]

By: Luis6 : December 19th, 2015-02:40

I think the Historique Chronograph is my favorite

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 19th, 2015-21:32

Esp the PT salmon dial! Good reminder Patrickh. Cheers Robin

Who's doing the Vlad on whom now, Robin? ;)

By: KMII : December 19th, 2015-03:50

Very fine looking watch - can definitely understand why you like it so much...

Lol we are all Vlads to each other

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 19th, 2015-21:32

The dark side I sense in you my friend :p Cheers Robin

Only a question of perspective ;)

By: KMII : December 19th, 2015-22:36

On whether the dark side is all bad... Seen a T-shirt some years back with the statement \'Welcome to the Dark Side, we have all the cookies\'

I cannot like it. The Malte and the Les Historiques, and the latest one are something. This one? Boring. [nt]

By: amanico : December 19th, 2015-04:32

Understand Nico

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 19th, 2015-21:33

Some collectors feel the same as you my friend Cheers Robin

Only because you asked...

By: Mostel : December 19th, 2015-22:20

I have always found this dial to look 'cross-eyed.' The sub dials are too close to each other in too large of a case for the movement. The composition of the dial is not up to VC's generally timeless standard. With this watch, it is evident that they 'nee...

Totally agree with you on that. [nt]

By: amanico : December 19th, 2015-23:09

Good points Mostel

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 20th, 2015-00:17

Now that you mention I do feel the subdials are top near the center. The designer did a good job of trying to minimize that but once you see it , it sticks. Cheers Robin

How many watches with a very similar look, case shape and dial layout are out there?

By: kolosstt : December 20th, 2015-02:10

Am I the only one that thinks he has seen one even though I\'m sure that I\'ve never seen it...

I think there are generally similar chronographs out there

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 21st, 2015-20:15

But on closer look they are all quite different Which ones you think are closest to this VC Traditionelle Chronograph? Cheers Robin

The Traditionelle chronograph is my favorite modern VC chrono

By: WHL : December 21st, 2015-12:28

of the Historiques and Malte models that proceeded it. Thanks for the photos! Bill

Thanks Bill for your feedback

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 21st, 2015-20:16

I personally think the Historique is hard to beat. The Malte wears a tad big for me due to the longer lugs The Traditionelle is very classy yet modern Cheers Robin

Underappreciated indeed!

By: RGS : December 22nd, 2015-01:11

I always though of the Traditionnelle Chronograph to be one of the finer manual chronographs from Switzerland. Not really comparable with a Datograph, but better compared with Patek's 5070 (same movement and almost half the price by now!) and with the 181...

Yes indeed!

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 22nd, 2015-22:47

Vc now has their own in-house chronograph movement ! I am sure they will push it out very soon in new models in 2016 Thanks for the feedback Cheers Robin

Thanks Robin for these pics. I think this is a very nice and well executed

By: kpk : December 22nd, 2015-20:59

timepiece. A lot of brands have the issue of tinkering with their aesthetic designs to accommodate a certain movement. Another next door neighbour to VC is also no stranger to this. In fact in their case it is much worse. But this Traditionelle Chronograp...

I suspect a revamp is coming soon

By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : December 22nd, 2015-22:48

And this Traditionelle Chronograph may be discontinued ? Good points my friend, thanks for your feedback Cheers Robin