Vacheron Constantin: Chronograph Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 in Pink Gold
It is not a big surprise. A few months after the presentation of the Chronograph Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 in platinum that I described in this article , Vacheron Constantin unveiled a pink gold version. I will not describe with details this watch ...
surely the best looking chrono to me
it has got the same diameter as Patek's 5170 and the shares the same thinness but while the 5170 looks a it "bloated" due to Patek's effort to make the 5170 look bigger or more elegant with the (overly) slim bezel, this VC CdV is by far more balanced look...
Patek is +1 mm bigger, I believe, but
I do think the bezel and lug proportions of the VC are much better than on the 5170 The 5170 remains a very nice watch, through, with a more modern, upgraded movement. The plain baton hands need to change, however.
The WOW factor which came with the platinum is less important with the RG, indeed.
It will be a matter of taste and budget. With a 30% more important ticket, the platinum is madly priced. While the rose gold is in the ( high ) average budget. You are right, the rose gold is more retro looking, while the platinum is more " polyvalent ". ...
with the 5070, in particular, and others using them it was not an issue at all, and "perceived" as in-house
anyway: VC version of this Lemania base is certainly collectible
I think I prefer this Rose Gold version
the price is more reasonable and accessible and the look is a lot warmer and retains some of the vintage charm of the predecessor. Thanks for the fantastic photos and review Fx! Cheers Robin