[SiHH 2015] New "Harmony" collection for the 260th anniversary

Jan 19, 2015,03:03 AM
 

VC has just unveil a new collection called "Harmony" with different complications, in limited editions to celebrate the 260the anniversary of the brand.

It should be a very fine finishing among the brand's offer, together with engravings on the movement which are linked to the theme of the 260th anniversary.

It is a limited edition with quite many pieces but I think it allows many VC's amators to acquire one.

I was a little disappointed last year but very happy to see this today as I really like them.

Cheers, Mark






Chronograph from 1928

Chronograph from 1928 - 260 pieces in RG


Chronograph (small) from 1928

Chronograph (small) from 1928 - 260 pieces in RG


Chronograph Tourbillon

Chronograph Tourbillon - 26 pieces in Pt


Dual Time

Dual Time - 625 pieces (x2) in WG and in RD


Dual Time (small)

Dual Time (small) - 500 pieces in WG


Split Second

Split Second - 10 pieces in Pt


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Some pics of the Chronograph

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 19th, 2015-03:06
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Thrilled to see...

 
 By: brandon1 : January 19th, 2015-13:21
...Vacheron creating a truly exciting and beautiful chronograph calibre and (finally!!!) starting to use free-sprung balances again (other than tourbillons and the 1120)! It is the curb-pin regulator that frustrates me on many current VC's that I otherwis... 

Yes this evolution of the chrono movement is most welcome

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 19th, 2015-13:26
I hope it will look as beautiful in the metal Cheers, Mark

I indeed imagine this PR won't please everyone.

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 23rd, 2015-02:13
It is quite unseen, positionned very low and with an unusual style, hence I think it will not please everyone. Personnally, I find it smooth (the circle is nice) and I think I like it. Even if it could be better without. It seems that we see much more PR ... 

Some very nice and interesting novelties shown.

 
 By: small-luxury-world : January 19th, 2015-04:07
My favorite detail (yet) is the design of the column wheel - chronograph. My favorite novelty is the Split Second (for several reasons), which I really would love to see in the metal. Bravo VC, looks like a strong year! Oliver

Yes: to put a Malteser Cross on the column wheel is cool!

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : January 19th, 2015-04:29
I understand that "Harmony" will be a new line in VC offering? Best Moritz

Yes, new but with limited number...

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 19th, 2015-08:31
...for now at least. I don't know if it will remain limited and disappear or become a regular line. I guess if it becomes one day "regular" then it won't be as decorated as it is... Cheers. Mark

"it won't be as decorated as it is"

 
 By: small-luxury-world : January 19th, 2015-08:37
So, less "inspired" by brands from Saxony and more Calvnistic ... ;-) Anyway, the engravings add spice and I like them.

So do I

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 19th, 2015-08:55
I'm usually not a big fan of very heavy decorations but I really find it looks great and completly coherent in these watches. The limited editions really worth it indeed :)

Calvinistic? I am also a member of the church of Chronos but ...

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : January 19th, 2015-09:27
... what do you mean by Calvinistic in this context? Best Moritz

I told you: "all in Harmony at VC" ... :-)

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : January 19th, 2015-04:26
Great, great authentic pieces there. Bravo VC! Best Moritz

I missed it :p

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 19th, 2015-08:32
you're in the gods secret circle Moritz ;) Cheers, Mark

speechless

 
 By: dsgalaxy1 : January 19th, 2015-04:54
the peripheral rotor is amazing and it's a clever choice, so we can look at the superb caliber. I think VC has set a new level for the other competitors

A good union of both worlds

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 19th, 2015-08:33
I like automatic and here it doesn't hide the beauty of the movement. A very fine line indeed. Cheers, Mark

very nice pieces - like the style a lot! [nt]

 
 By: Ancienne Le Brassus : January 19th, 2015-05:52

So do I :)

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 19th, 2015-09:57
Difficult to launch a new line, here it is a success for me at least. Cheers, Mark

The first and the last....

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : January 19th, 2015-05:52
Piece looks very interesting! :) Thank you for sharing. Best Blomman

You're welcome Blomman

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 19th, 2015-08:36
Yes I think also that the chronos are the more interesting to me. The Tourbillon is quite unbalanced in this dial. Cheers, Mark

Simply beautiful!

 
 By: sham1 : January 19th, 2015-06:05
I am very curious to know the size of these novelties because if they are not too large, I think they will be a real hit!! Sham

I saw the Split is 8.4 mm thick but don't know the width

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 19th, 2015-08:38
Yes it could be a great hit. Cheers, Mark

Excited for more details!

 
 By: jmpTT : January 19th, 2015-07:16
The split second chronograph has the makings of a stunner, although those cut-out numbers just might not be to my taste. I love the choice of the peripheral rotor and the use of the Maltese cross on the movement. The regular monopusher is, likewise, to my... 

We needed that indeed

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 19th, 2015-08:40
Let's wait to see the pictures from our fellow travelers but it starts very well :) Cheers, Mark

Don't mean to be negative but somehow their split sec chrono

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : January 19th, 2015-10:54
looks like Patek's 5950 and the Pulsation....similar concept to PP's 175th 5975 line.... I tried to paste a screen capture photo in other post but it did not show up. Anyway, for an important 260th anniversary event, I wish there are some originality, not... 

You're welcome to express yourself, diversity is a good thing to study novelties ;)

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 19th, 2015-11:27
There are pulsometre/telemetre/tachymetre scales in every brands and they all look alike, more or less. In the "Harmony" line, I would just say I don't see the copy in the 5950 (except it is cushion shaped, a shape they used in the past) or the 5975. But,... 

First impessions

 
 By: cisco : January 19th, 2015-12:03
still have to wait for more detailed reviews but at first, I think Vacheron did a bold move with an interesting shape and dial. We were discussing with Nicolas that Vacheron is for us a "romantic" brand, at the opposite of simplistic and rigourous other b... 

Interesting thoughts

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 19th, 2015-13:34
Can I ask you precisions about the "olive button" thing please ? I don't know what this is. Otherwise I'm very happy too to see the direction VC has taken here (the plit second is my favorite, dial side but also movement side). The only dial I have a prob... 

an example

 
 By: cisco : January 19th, 2015-13:52
this a photo of Matts here is an olive pusher, for me it's ovious on a cushion shape, very classy, it would have completed the watch marvellously. The shape "oblongue" is this one which is imho less elegant in that case But the worse detail is the "guide"...  

I see....

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 19th, 2015-13:58
I indeed find this olive pusher quite nice as it matches well the cushion shape case. Maybe people may also find the oblongue one more comfortable to activate? As for the guide, it is not something I usually like either, except with round pushers like in ... 

THanks to you to have made the post

 
 By: cisco : January 19th, 2015-14:31
and brought the subject :) Cheers François

VIDEO inside

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 19th, 2015-13:35

The watch that inspired the model

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 20th, 2015-02:58
The VC from 1928 ...  

And more recent (around 2000), the Medicus!

 
 By: Ornatus-Mundi : January 20th, 2015-05:46
Probably a watch few would consider collectable, with its cam/lever controlled chronograph movement. Best, Magnus ...  

You're right, I forgot this one

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 20th, 2015-07:47
In the history of many traditional brands there have been somewhere cushion, rectangular or square shaped cases. They come back from time to time. I remember seeing on Purists this watch that I really appreciated, thanks for the reminder Magnus. Cheers, M...  

by far the best I saw at SIHH

 
 By: Bruno.M1 : January 21st, 2015-09:29
but where can I find the price ??

I've seen the chrono in RG

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 21st, 2015-12:52
at around 75 000 USD. Yes, I find these novelties very exciting too. Cheers.

Amazing craftsmanship...but...

 
 By: vitalsigns : January 21st, 2015-10:25
Overall, these pieces are terrific--thin, wonderfully executed and decorated movements (could do without the gilt on the balance cock, frankly--seems gimmicky), and gorgeous cases and dials. But I feel like I'd have to be wearing a black suit, top hat, a ... 

These watches are naturally aimed at a mature demographic...

 
 By: jmpTT : January 21st, 2015-15:10
I actually knew of somebody who wore a monocle in high school and he was indeed subjected to some teasing. Some environments require more conformity than others. The MSRPs dictate that these watches will be, by and large, bought by older men. I can't see ... 

I'm not mature at all

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : January 23rd, 2015-02:37
but I'm really liking this line of watches!

So do I

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 23rd, 2015-02:42
even if there is for me a gap between liking it and seeing me wearing it :) The experience in the metal would be interesting. Cheers, Mark

"... seeing me wearing it"

 
 By: small-luxury-world : January 23rd, 2015-03:32
May I ask why - size of the case? Best, Oliver

The wrist size and the...

 
 By: sham1 : January 23rd, 2015-03:36
The wrist size and the size of the case unfortunately do not always match and I am led to believe that the size could be 40mm which although may be fine for Europeans and Americans will be not the best fit for the typical smaller Asian wrist. {6776668} Au... 

Shapes

 
 By: Mark in Paris : January 23rd, 2015-08:04
Well, I saw one or two wristshots showing it may be a little big (to be confirmed in live). So an appealing design but does it wear good? Especially with a square case, something I'm not used to wearing. That's is the lonly reasons I think it would not "f... 

Thank you Mark..........

 
 By: Sandgroper : February 3rd, 2015-18:47
Very nice line indeed. Nice to see the "Phoenix" been reborn;). This "cushion" shape case is superb! I especially love the chronographs, the Split Second is my favourite for few reasons; the mouvement, its architecture, its finish and its ingenious rotor ... 

The split seconds chronograph...

 
 By: ciaca : March 15th, 2015-15:16
Is one of the best made in the last 50 years. A stunning beauty from every point of view. Unfortunately its price is as big as the beauty of the watch itself. Just insane, in my honest opinion. I hope it'll be a "regular" edition in the future. Regards