Please post you favorite Vacheron pair...

Jun 12, 2012,01:32 AM
 

whether you have it or not. Let's just have some fun!

QdI Tantalum 100 pcs made - to me this piece is an essence of a modern Vacheron Constantin - mix of metals palladium/tantalum, in-house movement 2460 QH , highest modern technology and the heritage blend are just amazing. This VC is my current favorite. 









It is closely followed by a runner-up beauty: Patrimony Contemporaine Bi-Retro Cortina in PT/ruthenium dial 35 pcs made

 

This limited edition of 35 pieces worldwide was made in 2007 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Cortina Watch in Singapore - a long time Vacheron Constantin retailer. The elusive watch boasts the in house movement by Vacheron Constantin caliber 2460 R31R7 which beats at 28,800 vph, has 27 jewels & an approximate Power Reserve of 43 hours. A real treasure... Just look at the dial close-ups:



















Thanks for watching!

Radek

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 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : June 12th, 2012-06:56
simple one complicated Cheers D ...  

My favorite pair..

 
 By: Tick Talk : June 12th, 2012-08:04
Oh, I just read the "Vacheron" condition of your request! You already know my fascination with this pair of Observatory Chronometers... ...  

Now you're talking! ;)

 
 By: amanico : June 13th, 2012-00:11
Isn't that pair a bit too big on the wrist? Best, Nicolas, really curious to know. :)

QDI and Patrimony for me as well, Radek....

 
 By: WHL : June 12th, 2012-08:13
Just slightly less rare on each of them: QDI Date in Palladium: and the Patirmony Contemporaine Excellence Platine: Bill ...  

you said favorite

 
 By: alex : June 12th, 2012-08:21
not that I actually own :-) ...  

Alex, remember this...

 
 By: Tick Talk : June 12th, 2012-09:47
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I'm thinking, I'm thinking!

 
 By: respo : June 12th, 2012-11:47
Stop pressuring me. Oh, bother! I'll get back to you on this. ;-) respo

This is a tough one

 
 By: respo : June 12th, 2012-14:25
Well, i am going to consider only the ones I own because thinking about the ones I don't own opens up a can of worms as there are just too many to consider. Actually, I think these two do make a near perfect pair for me, and that is what I had in mind whe...  

I am going to be a bad boy

 
 By: 4Js : June 12th, 2012-16:40
can't do just single pair, so I have broken this down into the following categories: 1. Two that I own (but i am torn, as to me it is like children, and I love all of them - or I would not have bough them!) 2. Two from the past - that are affordable 3. Tw...  

You are very bad!

 
 By: respo : June 12th, 2012-18:48
I am with you on pretty much all you posted, Joe, but there are a couple in there that drive me to distraction. Yes, you are very bad. Best, respo

Wow! 4Js you have 2 BEAUTIFUL watches....

 
 By: Sandgroper : June 12th, 2012-23:50
the others show your tastes, very, very good indeed. I love the minute repeater which has the lugs "a la Historique Chronograph" what reference is it? Kind regards Francois

30010

 
 By: 4Js : June 13th, 2012-03:56
Thanks for your comments Best, Joe

Thank you Joe! After looking at this....

 
 By: Sandgroper : June 13th, 2012-04:23
....what, how! Can I say? This is THE MOST beautiful time piece my eyes have ever set sight on! I, for some reason..that my own reason ignores ....always have love Vacheron Constantin . Perhaps who knows.. I like quality as much as ..... Thank you again, ... 

Your 2 Chronos + the 2 out of sight from the past are 4 very strong aces.

 
 By: amanico : June 13th, 2012-00:10
Which would pretty nicely sum VC Art in fine watches. Just add a Mercator and we have exactly the same tastes. ;) Best, Nicolas

I struggled over that

 
 By: 4Js : June 13th, 2012-03:59
I ran our of categories. In retrospect I should have removed the one jump hour and added a Mercator. Thx for your comments and support Best, Joe Ps Don't we just love watches?

The Saltarello is cool, but, IMO, cannot compete with a Mercator.

 
 By: amanico : June 13th, 2012-07:43
But this is just my point of view, and the reflect of my indefective love for that watch... Biased? totally! And it is so good! Best, Nicolas.

Well, there is a solution...

 
 By: respo : June 14th, 2012-11:49
Get both! If pressed, I agree with you, Nicolas, the Mercator is probably the one to get. It seems the more iconic example of VC's alternative time display watches. And I think the Saltarello is probably less to everyone's taste than the Mercator series. ... 

It's very difficult but,

 
 By: 4Js : June 14th, 2012-13:41
I am with you. In my opinion, I like both jump hours, and I really want badly the white gold Saltarello, as I think it is really a beautiful look and totally different than anything else. I could have gotten last year the rose gold version, at a reasonabl... 

my thematic duo ...

 
 By: a.ler : June 13th, 2012-00:37
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tempting , but ...

 
 By: a.ler : June 13th, 2012-02:10
i feel they do not belong as these pair are tribute to vintages. i view the malte chrono, though having art -decor fan lugs, as a more modern interpretation of a VC chrono, with a larger case and for the platinum model ,a beautifully finished blasted dial... 

I concur... The Pt is outstanding. The dial is really something, and the

 
 By: amanico : June 13th, 2012-02:31
" PT 950 " wrtinig is not too visible... Unless my view is really going down. ;) Best, Nicolas

this, indeed, is a dial to die for...

 
 By: radekw : June 14th, 2012-13:38
PT 950 or not ...  

The Excellence Platine dials are spectacular...

 
 By: WHL : June 14th, 2012-13:44
and I highly encourage people to try to see them in person, if not to own them (I recognize that the price of entry is high). Bill

Here's my favorite pair...

 
 By: LwC : June 13th, 2012-09:27
If I could I would have the platinum skeleton in place of the YG model, but you know life is tough sometimes. **Credit for the image must go to a Gentleman Purist, who I hope won't mind that I used it here. (I believe that it has been posted in this forum...  

Now THAT's watch porn! nt

 
 By: Tick Talk : June 14th, 2012-06:04
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My favorite VC Pair of Excellence Platine's...

 
 By: Vinontre : June 17th, 2012-06:47
And while we're sharing VC's, this is my favorite pairing that I can actually wear at the same time... Sorry to be late to the party! C ...  

I love a lot this Retrograde open dial and the QP Chrono.

 
 By: amanico : June 17th, 2012-07:01
My friend, two beautiful pieces! What a collection... My God. Best, Nicolas.