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Vacheron Constantin has been a member of the Great Triumvirate of Swiss watch brands for most decades of the 20th century, along with Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe. As the oldest of the Great Three, VC has a pedigree and heritage second to none, with a renewed 21st century vitality that bodes well for an exciting future.

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William Lind aka WHL

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Does anybody make nicer simple watches than VC?

(view entire thread) WHL (registered) on Jul 02, 2009-14:15 PM

I concur ...... no one Ares501 (registered) on Jul 02, 2009-15:04 PM

Very simple yet classic and elegant! DRMW (registered) on Jul 02, 2009-15:31 PM

Bill, not Patek but Lange 1815, IMHO [nt] ling5hk (registered) on Jul 02, 2009-15:43 PM

Very nice indeed! Peter (registered) on Jul 02, 2009-15:57 PM

Too True tick-talk (registered) on Jul 02, 2009-17:19 PM

While others also have made beautiful, simple, watches... dshao1 (registered) on Jul 02, 2009-19:22 PM

That's currently very true but at one time...

NJ (registered) on Jul 02, 2009-19:29 PM

Excellent watch and scans KtownGreg (registered) on Jul 02, 2009-21:27 PM

This watch is lovely in pictures...

dxboon (registered) on Jul 02, 2009-23:04 PM

An absolute true classic beauty and I am nuts for the hands! (nt) timerider (registered) on Jul 03, 2009-10:10 AM

Hard to beat, indeed

amanico (registered) on Jul 03, 2009-10:24 AM

Bill, beautiful watch indeed. Nicolas, I always like your taste.

CaliforniaJed (registered) on Jul 03, 2009-14:23 PM

LOL, Jed amanico (registered) on Jul 03, 2009-22:31 PM

Truly... PinkPanther (registered) on Jul 03, 2009-19:36 PM

Bill, it is fantastic.

CaliforniaJed (registered) on Jul 03, 2009-22:25 PM

Vacheron Constantin "Only Watch" 2009

(view entire thread) WHL (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-12:56 PM

Impressive... PinkPanther (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-19:42 PM

I really like this watch....

WHL (registered) on Jun 26, 2009-12:56 PM

Classic Bill, thanks for sharing, hope we see this again soon in timerider (registered) on Jul 02, 2009-09:53 AM

Looks pretty good...... TonyR (registered) on Jun 26, 2009-19:42 PM

I calls 'em as I sees 'em Mostel (registered) on Jun 30, 2009-12:28 PM

I'm with Mostel on this one !!! mustbeinsane (registered) on Jul 01, 2009-14:02 PM

Quai de l'Ile WHL (registered) on Jul 01, 2009-17:34 PM

looking forward..... PinkPanther (registered) on Jul 01, 2009-18:52 PM

Looking forward! paulus (registered) on Jul 01, 2009-20:31 PM

I don't like the QDI line in general, but... dshao1 (registered) on Jul 02, 2009-19:13 PM

Vacheron Constantin Novelties Preview Dinner 17 June in Singapore

(view entire thread) SJX (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-06:28 AM

Part I: Cocktails

SJX (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-06:36 AM

Part II: Dinner

SJX (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-06:43 AM

Part III: Dinner and watches

SJX (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-06:49 AM

Thanks SJX, great report Geo (registered) on Jun 29, 2009-21:57 PM

Part IV: The models and watches

SJX (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-06:54 AM

Great pictures and report, looks like everyone really had a great time timerider (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-10:42 AM

Wish I were there... patrick_y (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-11:15 AM

To clarify, photos were provided by VC SJX (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-17:19 PM

Thank you SJX... WHL (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-11:38 AM

Clarification please SJX... tony p (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-15:15 PM

my mistake, 20% LESS. SJX (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-16:58 PM

Any indication of list price of 1921 in Singapore ? (nt) happyguy1688 (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-22:16 PM

Retail in Singapore is S$39,600. SJX (registered) on Jun 25, 2009-01:39 AM

Price of new Patrimony Traditionelle 38 MM? kpk (registered) on Jun 25, 2009-01:57 AM

Patrimony Traditionnelle... WHL (registered) on Jun 25, 2009-07:10 AM

Price difference between this and 1921. kpk (registered) on Jun 25, 2009-22:26 PM

That's a question I think every buyer... WHL (registered) on Jun 26, 2009-10:40 AM

I definitely will pick 1921 though I'll wait for pre-owned (nt) happyguy1688 (registered) on Jun 29, 2009-11:47 AM

thanks for the report.... PinkPanther (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-19:46 PM

Great report! Peter (registered) on Jun 25, 2009-19:57 PM

What we will be seeing in 2097 AD... MTF (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-20:16 PM

Thanks for the great pics and report SJX! [nt] DRMW (registered) on Jun 25, 2009-00:58 AM

Beautifully constructed report.............. Topcat30093 (registered) on Jun 26, 2009-05:50 AM

Looks like it was a great event...... TonyR (registered) on Jun 26, 2009-19:45 PM

Of these two...

(view entire thread) tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 21, 2009-12:08 PM

The first watch is my pick of the two... dxboon (registered) on Jun 21, 2009-14:28 PM

The first one too. LeonDNumidia (registered) on Jun 21, 2009-18:12 PM

the second one [nt] Ares501 (registered) on Jun 22, 2009-03:16 AM

The second one, I find the layout more balanced. FrancescoR (registered) on Jun 22, 2009-08:12 AM

I prefer the watch in the 1st photo... Dino944 (registered) on Jun 22, 2009-08:45 AM

I prefer the first.... WHL (registered) on Jun 22, 2009-21:23 PM

The first, without any doubt amanico (registered) on Jun 23, 2009-23:28 PM

The first one....... TonyR (registered) on Jun 26, 2009-19:47 PM

VC Patrimony Contemporaine Help please.

(view entire thread) KtownGreg (registered) on Jun 20, 2009-15:18 PM

2 peas..

Phat Guido (registered) on Jun 20, 2009-18:18 PM

Ktown and PG:

CaliforniaJed (registered) on Jun 20, 2009-19:42 PM

I like the Patrimony Contemporaine.... WHL (registered) on Jun 22, 2009-21:21 PM

Another vintage...

(view entire thread) tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 20, 2009-14:43 PM

Very elegant, Tempusfugit! amanico (registered) on Jun 20, 2009-22:47 PM

Here is the movement....

tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 21, 2009-08:35 AM

Very Nice... Dino944 (registered) on Jun 22, 2009-08:40 AM

Looking for pink gold crown

(view entire thread) stockwheels1 (registered) on Jun 19, 2009-12:03 PM

Hi there! WHL (registered) on Jun 19, 2009-12:29 PM

Hi Bill

stockwheels1 (registered) on Jun 19, 2009-13:00 PM

Already Reprinted?

tick-talk (registered) on Jun 19, 2009-14:13 PM

Questions stockwheels1 (registered) on Jun 19, 2009-15:34 PM

Early 1960's tick-talk (registered) on Jun 19, 2009-15:49 PM

Power Reserve of fully wound Cal 1003- help and advise needed ! (view entire thread) mustbeinsane (registered) on Jun 18, 2009-14:01 PM

Hi Alex.... WHL (registered) on Jun 18, 2009-19:11 PM

power reserve results halkcb (registered) on Jun 19, 2009-03:57 AM

Your help has been greatly appreciated. mustbeinsane (registered) on Jun 19, 2009-07:32 AM

Cal 1003 mainspring

mariosf12 (registered) on Jun 22, 2009-22:52 PM

I may call on your expertise again Marios - dial advise please ?? mustbeinsane (registered) on Jun 23, 2009-15:30 PM

cal 1003 PR

mariosf12 (registered) on Jun 23, 2009-23:38 PM

Once agin,its great to talk to other enthusiasts. mustbeinsane (registered) on Jun 25, 2009-11:05 AM

VC 1921 AMERICAN (view entire thread) vc (registered) on Jun 17, 2009-07:49 AM

Great watch... Dino944 (registered) on Jun 17, 2009-11:10 AM

I recently saw one on a friend's wrist amanico (registered) on Jun 17, 2009-14:01 PM

I saw.... PinkPanther (registered) on Jun 17, 2009-20:13 PM

Great Choice.... WHL (registered) on Jun 18, 2009-19:02 PM

Vacheron Constantin introduces the Metiers d'Art Les Masques collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York

(view entire thread) AnthonyTsai (registered) on Jun 15, 2009-15:47 PM

What, no picture of WHL with Hugues and Charley? :-) WHL (registered) on Jun 15, 2009-19:02 PM

Hheh there maybe AnthonyTsai (registered) on Jun 15, 2009-19:04 PM

Here it is....

WHL (registered) on Jun 18, 2009-19:50 PM

Hhehe if I saw that picture in the press section, I would have definitely posted it up! AnthonyTsai (registered) on Jun 18, 2009-22:33 PM

thanks for posting :::))) PinkPanther (registered) on Jun 16, 2009-04:07 AM

Vacheron Constantin Les Masques Post Event Press Release

AnthonyTsai (registered) on Jun 16, 2009-09:32 AM

what is that beautiful artwork called? drey_ace (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-08:02 AM

Hi ace... WHL (registered) on Jun 24, 2009-08:16 AM

My 1st VC - 1972

(view entire thread) lily (registered) on Jun 12, 2009-16:00 PM

Welcome..... PinkPanther (registered) on Jun 12, 2009-16:57 PM

Congratulations Lily and welcome to the club! dshao1 (registered) on Jun 13, 2009-03:24 AM

Thanks lily (registered) on Jun 15, 2009-13:15 PM

I like this size of the 1972... WHL (registered) on Jun 13, 2009-10:27 AM

asymetric deployment buckle lily (registered) on Jun 15, 2009-13:19 PM

A BMW fan? Jacky (registered) on Jun 13, 2009-21:14 PM

2 beast guarding an angel lily (registered) on Jun 15, 2009-13:13 PM

Very nice! Peter (registered) on Jun 14, 2009-06:34 AM

The WG Blue dial looks fantastic!

Dino944 (registered) on Jun 16, 2009-08:07 AM

Thanks lot, Dino lily (registered) on Jun 23, 2009-17:20 PM

Delicious, Lily! amanico (registered) on Jun 17, 2009-14:04 PM

Vacheron Constantin - Korea market officially launched Quai de l'Ile collection

(view entire thread) AnthonyTsai (registered) on Jun 10, 2009-20:52 PM

I hope that.... PinkPanther (registered) on Jun 11, 2009-11:22 AM

WOW The model(s) are great (nt) happyguy1688 (registered) on Jun 14, 2009-10:38 AM

Latest arrival...

(view entire thread) tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 09, 2009-17:40 PM

Cogratulations! I envy you dshao1 (registered) on Jun 09, 2009-17:51 PM

They are wonderful movements... tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 10, 2009-20:52 PM

Vintage VC at its best...

WHL (registered) on Jun 09, 2009-19:15 PM

I like the angular lugs dshao1 (registered) on Jun 09, 2009-20:14 PM

Hi Bill, both these pieces are real beauties! Thanks for sharing and timerider (registered) on Jun 10, 2009-09:37 AM

Good question on the reference.... WHL (registered) on Jun 10, 2009-09:52 AM

Thanks Bill, that would be great!(nt) timerider (registered) on Jun 10, 2009-09:57 AM

I found it! WHL (registered) on Jun 16, 2009-07:48 AM

Thanks for the information Bill. Now I will have to go find it for timerider (registered) on Jun 18, 2009-15:32 PM

It is French cased....

tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 10, 2009-21:08 PM

940=Silver tick-talk (registered) on Jun 21, 2009-11:59 AM

940 is the case serial number. (nt) tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 29, 2009-18:41 PM

Very nice! Peter (registered) on Jun 09, 2009-20:20 PM

Appreciate the comment. (nt) tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 10, 2009-21:14 PM

Very Elegant.... PinkPanther (registered) on Jun 09, 2009-21:16 PM

My pleasure! (nt) tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 10, 2009-21:17 PM

Aaah, the VC Chronometre Royal amanico (registered) on Jun 09, 2009-21:27 PM

Yes, the JLC movement as redone by Vacheron.... tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 10, 2009-21:23 PM

I'm szriously considering the question, tempusfugit... amanico (registered) on Jun 10, 2009-21:37 PM

Very stunning CR.... CL (registered) on Jun 09, 2009-21:44 PM

Well said. I agree wholeheartedly. (nt) tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 10, 2009-21:26 PM

Congrats on the great new catch! dxboon (registered) on Jun 10, 2009-00:05 AM

Why thank you very much, Daos. The pink gold... tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 10, 2009-21:32 PM

Just curious, what is the diameter on this rare case? Beautiful watch. timerider (registered) on Jun 10, 2009-09:41 AM

Appreciate the compliment, Timerider.... tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 10, 2009-21:39 PM

To illustrate....

tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 12, 2009-04:24 AM

it looks great on the wrist and with a movement as famous as the CR you've got a winner [nt] gmhutton (registered) on Jun 13, 2009-05:34 AM

Thanks, Graham. The P1008/BS movement, while tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 13, 2009-07:26 AM

Congrats. What a great looking CR!!! Dino944 (registered) on Jun 16, 2009-08:51 AM

The enjoyment has already come. And, I am sure it will continue. Thanks, Dino. (nt) tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 16, 2009-19:30 PM

Superlative!

SteveG (registered) on Jun 17, 2009-20:11 PM

Superb pic, of a sublime movement, Steve. amanico (registered) on Jun 17, 2009-21:33 PM

of course, & thanks for asking!..............nt SteveG (registered) on Jun 18, 2009-07:16 AM

Yes, the identical twin to my movement. Thanks for adding this... tempusfugit (registered) on Jun 19, 2009-04:05 AM

Help joining AP group forum (view entire thread) ariarec (registered) on Jun 09, 2009-14:36 PM

Hi Mark.... WHL (registered) on Jun 09, 2009-16:38 PM

My Malte big date

(view entire thread) SamJH (registered) on Jun 08, 2009-18:11 PM

Thanks for these pics, Sam amanico (registered) on Jun 08, 2009-21:34 PM

Very nice! Peter (registered) on Jun 09, 2009-03:02 AM

beautiful PinkPanther (registered) on Jun 09, 2009-07:36 AM

I really like this watch... WHL (registered) on Jun 09, 2009-08:26 AM

Very Handsome Watch... Dino944 (registered) on Jun 09, 2009-14:27 PM

The subtle design details SamJH (registered) on Jun 09, 2009-17:33 PM

The "implied square" you mention WHL (registered) on Jun 10, 2009-09:07 AM

Please place all For Sale ads in Collector's Market! (view entire thread) markyfish (registered) on Jun 07, 2009-14:54 PM

Vacheron Constantin - Métiers d'Art "Les Masques". Celebration of a collection.

(view entire thread) AnthonyTsai (registered) on Jun 03, 2009-15:39 PM

What a great post.... PinkPanther (registered) on Jun 03, 2009-16:50 PM

If you like the VC masks, you will like my prior report

AnthonyTsai (registered) on Jun 03, 2009-21:39 PM

I was able to attend the launch WHL (registered) on Jun 03, 2009-19:20 PM

Well, A lot will disagree, but honestly amanico (registered) on Jun 03, 2009-21:35 PM

An analogy I would use.... WHL (registered) on Jun 04, 2009-07:50 AM

Totally share your point of view, Bill. Excellently said. amanico (registered) on Jun 04, 2009-13:23 PM

I think... PinkPanther (registered) on Jun 04, 2009-16:35 PM

Eloquently stated Sir. (nt) timerider (registered) on Jun 05, 2009-14:27 PM

Ref. Bill's post. timerider (registered) on Jun 05, 2009-14:30 PM

Trying to Identify a watch the family inherited

(view entire thread) o.ghys (registered) on Jun 03, 2009-06:11 AM

It is probably a caliber 1003.... WHL (registered) on Jun 03, 2009-07:51 AM

I agree... yesjb (registered) on Jun 03, 2009-14:56 PM

VC Malte Skeleton - WG or YG? (view entire thread) happyguy1688 (registered) on Jun 02, 2009-03:02 AM

Both are really nice....

WHL (registered) on Jun 02, 2009-08:48 AM

I prefer the understated elegance of the WG version amanico (registered) on Jun 02, 2009-10:47 AM

it is so personal... PinkPanther (registered) on Jun 02, 2009-11:45 AM

At last my arm is complete again!

(view entire thread) WHL (registered) on May 30, 2009-13:38 PM

Magnificent watch! Thanks for sharing. [nt] polarbear1990 (registered) on May 30, 2009-15:16 PM

it is nice to have.... PinkPanther (registered) on May 31, 2009-18:18 PM

You're welcome... WHL (registered) on Jun 01, 2009-19:02 PM

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaah Mostel (registered) on May 30, 2009-18:55 PM

Thanks, Mostel... WHL (registered) on Jun 01, 2009-19:03 PM

Nice collection of bones dshao1 (registered) on May 30, 2009-22:37 PM

Thanks Dan.... WHL (registered) on Jun 01, 2009-19:08 PM

Superb, Bill ! amanico (registered) on May 30, 2009-22:46 PM

Thanks, NIcolas.... WHL (registered) on Jun 01, 2009-19:09 PM

Nice skeleton! watch-guy.com (registered) on May 31, 2009-00:27 AM

Thanks. nt [nt] WHL (registered) on Jun 01, 2009-19:10 PM

Beautiful perpetual watch! patrick_y (registered) on May 31, 2009-18:54 PM

I sent the watch to VC... WHL (registered) on Jun 01, 2009-19:17 PM

Not bad at all, considering it had two trips to Geneva. [nt] patrick_y (registered) on Jun 01, 2009-19:56 PM

Looks familiar... ;-) DTL (registered) on May 31, 2009-21:38 PM

If you want it back.... WHL (registered) on Jun 01, 2009-19:19 PM

We'll see about that, my friend... DTL (registered) on Jun 01, 2009-19:47 PM

Very nice! Peter (registered) on Jun 01, 2009-05:29 AM

Thanks, Peter. nt [nt] WHL (registered) on Jun 01, 2009-19:20 PM

Chocolate Sampler

(view entire thread) WHL (registered) on May 27, 2009-20:16 PM

Thanks for sharing, Bill amanico (registered) on May 27, 2009-22:51 PM

You may well be right.... WHL (registered) on Jun 01, 2009-18:58 PM

I like the RG/Chocolate version of the OS Chronograph better than the Dual-Time (nt) dshao1 (registered) on May 28, 2009-00:02 AM

thanks Bill. I'm also fond of RG case with chocolate colored dials but unfortunately it alex (registered) on May 28, 2009-00:57 AM

Brand & Model Listings
FS		Vacheron Constantin ⁺
		Vintage 18K yellow gold

FS		Vacheron Constantin ⁺
		Overseas Chronograph, 42 mm, Silver Dial

SOLD		Vacheron Constantin ⁺
		Overseas 42 mm.

WTB		Vacheron Constantin ⁺
		Overseas Chronograph

FS		Vacheron Constantin ⁺
		Overseas Automatic

FS		Vacheron Constantin ⁺
		REF. 47031 P 8956 PLATINUM

FS		Vacheron Constantin ⁺
		Malte Chronograph - Large Dae

FS		Vacheron Constantin ⁺
		Malte Large Calendar

FS		Vacheron Constantin ⁺
		Vintage Yellow Gold with crown at 12' from the thirties

FS		Vacheron Constantin ⁺
		Overseas Chronograph

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