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Vacheron Constantin ref. 4178
Just an example of a wonderful timepiece found online.
Wishing you all a great weekend!
Best, Emmanuel
credit: Hodinkee
credit: Hodinkee
Quite charming
I recently came across the late 90s historiques reissue which is very similar and can generally be had for less than a modern calatrava, just as a reference point.
Even this reference can still be found at
a reasonable price I think.
Vintage VC prices aren’t as crazy as vintage PP’s!
Best, Emmanuel
Vintage VC prices aren’t as crazy as vintage PP’s!
Best, Emmanuel
A fine selection of examples,
but my favorite would be the one photographed by Hodinkee (during Rolliefest 2025).
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel
Beautiful!
The patina on the case is amazing. I had a 36mm teardrop
lug Vacheron with a textured black dial. The hour markers were
blue, red, violet. This type of thing is a stroke of luck. Anyone
thinking of polishing that case, well I don't want to say anything
insulting so I'll just put .......
I'm 100% with you concerning anyone who would consider
polishing this case! ;-)
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel
This discussion makes me think
of a wonderful untouched 4178 I had some years ago and think of often. It was a difficult to part with but financed a trip of a lifetime so I'd do it again without hesitation.
