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Chronographs - Stunning and flawed
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 men's watch without the diamonds, but I've always been non-plussed with giant watches.
The monopusher chronograph has the nicest dial of the three, in my opinion. The circular power reserve in place of the "6", fits into the dial and the gold outlines that surround the subdials help too. The dial would probably still look better without the power reserve, even if I want to excuse it. The watch does looks a bit chunky compared to the recent chronographs (12 vs 10.5 mm), but the proportions are fine for larger wrists.
Collectors with small wrists might feel a bit sad, but I look forward to the serial production pieces.
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SIHH 2015: Vacheron Constantin - Booth and Live Pics
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
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
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...
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... :-)
... 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 . . .
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.
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
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
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...
And especially the Harmony Chronograph. Finally we can see a chronograph 100% designed in-house. Thank you, Constantin
Like it but...
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
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!
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!
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...
Thanks for taking us to SIHH Vacheron Constantin display
...Unusually, the clocks you showed caught my interest. They will be appreciated as demonstration pieces of arts and crafts. Regards, MTF
Out of limited production of 12....
... one has already been spoken for.... I heard. You'd better hurry :-) Ken
Thanks KIH
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
Almost like being there. Fantastic year for the brand. I like them all. Just wonderful.
PIcs of the VC tourbillon gravee
Wonderful report Ken. The VC 14-day Tourbillon Gravee is stunning. Regards, ED-209
