Vacheron Constantin

No, I didn't buy another watch.....but rather saw this beauty on another wrist and got permission for a quick photo session. The Historiques Chronograph is one of the nicest chronographs that Vacheron Constantin has ever made. It is based on the vintage reference 4178, and distinguished by the tear drop lugs.

The movement is the VC caliber 1141, based on a manual winding Lemania ebauche.

The Historiques Chronograph was offered in five different variations. This particular watch has a platinum case with a silver dial. Also in platinum is a salmon colored dial, and a limited edition (25 watches) black dial. In yellow gold it came either with a silver or a black dial. Collect them all if you can!

I have become so accustomed to seeing the Malte Chronograph and Patrimony Traditionnelle Chronograph over the past six years, which also use this movement and both of which have 42 mm cases, that the 37 mm case of the Historiques Chronograph seems shockingly small by comparison. I wish I had those other watches on hand for a side by side photo. Some lucky collector out there must have all three. Please share a photo if it's you!

Bill Lind
VC Forum Moderator

The rectangular pushers, the lugs, the omission of a date -- it is pure and gorgeous. 

Then only problem is the 47101/47111 is one of those where I'd have a hard time picking the favorite variant:  the salmon dial, the black dial, or the white dial that you have pictured here are equally tempting.  What a problem, right?

So, are you borrowing this one for a while? or did you only have it for a brief photography session?

Best,

respo

This message has been edited by respo on 2012-01-05 11:22:57

A true jewel from VC:

My deeply regretted Salmon:



Vacheron as I love it: Refined, and top class.

Best,

Nicolas.

agree Vacheron at its best.

Mo

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Bill, you wrote that the dial of this watch is silver, although it looks more white to me in this photo.  Is it a smooth dial, in contrast to the salmon and black dials?

Bill thanks for posting my watch (yup its a silver dial)!  I am lovin' the comments!!

It was GREAT to see your store, I look forward to stopping by again

I am glad we got to see it.  

With 37mm, the case size is perfect for this kind of movement. I love its dial too.

Congrats!

Fx