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3. Harmony Collection
Jan 22, 2015,11:48 AM
Here are the new line-up "Harmony Collection" - there was a model which inspired the series, but completely re-invented collection.
1. Harmony Chronograph Ultra-Thin Grande Complication (Rattrapante)
54005/000P-B057
Cal. 3500
PT case
42mm x 52mm, 8.4mm thick
Silvered Opaline Dial
Only available in Vacheron Constantin Boutiques
LE of 10!
Peripheral Rotor with engraving
See two Maltese Cross?
Let's magnify....
Very thin and comfortable....
2. Harmony Tourbillon ChronographCa. 3200
45 minutes counter
Power reserve at 6h
LE of 26
There are three Maltese Cross (the third one cannot be seen easily)
Below the "Y-shape" bridge is the third Cross (underneath the yellow gear).
Beautifully engraved Tourbillon bridge
Blue arabic numeral and the Chronograph second hand is beautiful.
3. Harmony Dual Time Small Model 7805S/000G-B052
Cal. 2460DT
WG case
37mm x 46.6mm, 11.18mm thick
LE of 500
88 round-cut diamonds, total 1.2 carat.
260th anniversary engraving on the rotor.
4. Harmony Dual Time 7810S/000R-B051
Cal. 2460DT
PG case
40mm x 49.3mm, 11.43mm thick
LE of 625
WG version LE of 625
Not bad
5. Harmony Chronograph Small Model - Vacheron Constantin's FIRST Lady's Chronograph Watch Cal. 1142
5300S/000R-B055
Cal. 3300
PG case
42mm x 52mm, 12.81mm thick
Silvered Opaline Dial
LE of 260
Again, there are THREE Maltese Cross...
Here you see the "third" one hiding below the Y-shape bridge, underneath the yellow gear.
May feel a bit big and thick, compared to the previous ones.
Took the video:
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And this was the inspiration of the Harmony Collection - 1928 Mono-pusher, Minute Counter Chronograph.
Please go on to the last series - ARCA Clocks
This message has been edited by KIH on 2015-01-22 13:10:42
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SIHH 2015: Vacheron Constantin - Booth and Live Pics
By: KIH : January 22nd, 2015-11:03
Hello everyone. Here is, belatedly, the live pics of the Vacheron Constantin booth and some of the novelties. I will separate the thread to four parts: 1. Booth 2. Metiers D'Art: Mechaniques Gravees Collection 3. Harmony Collection 4. ARCA Clocks This who...
2. Metier D'Art: Mecaniques Gravees Collection
By: KIH : January 22nd, 2015-11:16
For those non-French speaking... Gravee = Engraved 1. 1100A/000P-B026 Cal. 4400/1 PT case, 39mm, 8.50mm thick Only available in Vacheron Constantin Boutiques More than 10 days to engrave a single 4400/1 calibar. 2. 14-day Tourbillon 6000A/000P-B026 Cal. 2...
3. Harmony Collection
By: KIH : January 22nd, 2015-11:48
Here are the new line-up "Harmony Collection" - there was a model which inspired the series, but completely re-invented collection. 1. Harmony Chronograph Ultra-Thin Grande Complication (Rattrapante) 54005/000P-B057 Cal. 3500 PT case 42mm x 52mm, 8.4mm th...
Vacheron broke my heart...
By: amanico : January 22nd, 2015-22:01
I quickly saw the two chronographs for men, the " simple " one, and the Rattrapante. My heart started to beat faster, much faster... Finally, one modern Vacheron I badly wanted! The dial looks superb, the case of the Rattrapante nicely proportionned, the ...
You, picky, grumpy, old man... :-)
By: KIH : January 23rd, 2015-00:40
... My suggestion - flip it and enjoy the peripheral rotor with beautiful engraving together with Maltese Crosses? Kidding! I see your point. I kind of have a feeling that many will come out from this new "line" going forward and one day, they make simple...
To each his own . . .
By: M4 : January 25th, 2015-08:34
I like the PR function. Better on the backside perhaps, but still tastefully done on the dial. The Harmony introduction is a home run imho. M4
You are 100% right. Nobody has the monopole of the Truth.
By: amanico : January 25th, 2015-09:21
I just regret the anachronism of a Watch which is strongly linked to the past ( 2 Subdials Chrono + aesthetical choices ) but which adds something which has nothing to see with such a Watch. But here again, the fact that it is important for me doesn't mea...
Ok, ok. I am starting to get it
By: respo : January 23rd, 2015-06:30
Thanks for this report, Ken. The press photos first released left me a bit unenthusiastic about the new Harmony line. With the live photos and video, I see a different story. The harmony Chronograph and the Split Seconds Chronograph are getting to me the ...
Chronographs - Stunning and flawed
By: jmpTT : January 23rd, 2015-09:38
Great report, as always! The thin split-seconds model is a stunner. The proportions are perfect and the movement is stunning. It could have done without the power reserve, but it is well-integrated and doesn't bother me. The ladies model would be a good m...
I like the Harmony Collection...
By: tudorctin : January 23rd, 2015-09:43
And especially the Harmony Chronograph. Finally we can see a chronograph 100% designed in-house. Thank you, Constantin
Like it but...
By: CastorKrieg : January 26th, 2015-02:26
Did they have to give it overarching theme of 260th anniversary? Will they celebrate 270th, and five years later 275th? Seems like they tried to force something 'larger than life' for the launch of this collection. 25 years between major celebrations is p...
4. ARCA Clocks
By: KIH : January 22nd, 2015-11:58
On the occasion of its 260th Anniversary, Vacheron Constantin has united in a single project (12 clocks with rare mineral cases) more than seven talents - a watchmaker, a guillocheur, an enamel artist (index are all enamel), an engraver, a gilder and a st...
Amazing report Ken!
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : January 22nd, 2015-19:52
Thank you. Alas I couldn't attend SIHH but thank you an all mods and PuristS friends who attended and shared your experiences with us. The new harmony series is a winner in my books. A new collection to mark VC's 260th anniversary. Well done VC! Cheers Ro...
Agreed!
By: KIH : January 22nd, 2015-21:43
There are brands which introduced interesting new models here and there, but I did not feel much of the "theme" or "brand concept" there. That is why I thought VC is one of the few winners at SIHH because this "Harmony series" has all of them. Very nice e...
My pleasure!
By: KIH : January 23rd, 2015-00:37
I am the one having fun and sharing is my pleasure! Ken
Thanks KIH
By: cisco : January 23rd, 2015-07:30
A great year for Vacheron, the chronographs are the main dish but the clock and métiers d'art are lovely too. The split second is amazing. cheers François
Thanks for the post
By: kevster : January 23rd, 2015-10:21
Almost like being there. Fantastic year for the brand. I like them all. Just wonderful.