Vacheron Constantin has gone big on retrograde displays this year, with no fewer than three novelties featuring this charming technical complication. If anyone knows retrograde displays, it’s the grand dame of watchmaking. It is thought that the earliest Vacheron Constantin wristwatch with a retrograde hand was from 1940, the ‘Don Pancho’, which achieved the second [...]

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We make a quick survey of watches which are sized “just right”, or from a recent survey 37-38mm. Here is make our selection for the six best. The Goldilocks syndrome: Six best choices for watches which are sized “just right” What is the best size for a watch? Is there one? It turns out there [...]

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When it comes to certain watch manufacturers, there are some collections or watches that will be immediately associated with the brand. Or at least, there will be preconceived notions about how watches should be for a particular brand. In this week’s article, we are going slightly deeper into certain brands. We reckon it will be [...]

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‘Tis the season for retrograde date displays here at Vacheron Constantin, a functionality that has been in the family since the 1920s. This year, no fewer than three new models were introduced at Watches & Wonders celebrating the spritely complication, one of which was the Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface. Review: VC Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde [...]

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The concept of quiet luxury has always been around, but the fascination was certainly developed on a whole new level after it was popularised by the wildly successful Succession – a drama produced by HBO. While there is no exact definition of quiet luxury, the expression certainly says it all. On a literal level, it [...]

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Last week, we did our inaugural “Deployant Reacts” series, featuring the marvellous Teddy Baldassarre and the sharp-looking Kirby Allison. The previous article was rather well-received, and so, we thought we would like to react to another interesting timepiece-related video that we watched earlier this week. The Video: 5 Watches I Love but Would NEVER BUY [...]

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‘Tis the year for the retrograde display here at Vacheron Constantin. The grand dame of watchmaking has released no fewer than three models with the mechanism at Watches & Wonders 2023. The first model is the Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface, the most complicated of the lot. The next one is the Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date [...]

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In the recent few weeks, there has been quite a strong interest on the watches that the cast of HBO’s wildly-popular series Succession is wearing on the show. This gave us an idea. While our articles have often been focusing on selecting some of the best watches for our readers (based on specific themes and [...]

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When it comes to watches for the business executives to pair with their power suits, the selections are pretty standard. In this week’s article, we are looking to break the stereotype. While the likes of Rolex and Patek Philippe make excellent watches, there are also many outstanding and interesting options that are worth a serious [...]

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Vacheron Constantin (VC) has launched several new models at Watches & Wonders (W&W) 2023 held at Geneva, Switzerland. Watches & Wonders 2023: new from Vacheron Constantin These include:  Overseas Moonphase Retrograde Date. Overseas Self-Winding (four-versions). Patrimony Retrograde Day-Date.  Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface.  Les Cabinotiers Dual Moon Grand Complication. Overseas Moonphase Retrograde Date VC continues [...]

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When one thinks of a dress watch, the typical image that would come to mind is a two or three-handed watch – preferably in yellow or rose gold – with a rounded case that looks simple and clean. But does it necessarily have to be the case? Perhaps so, if one is a purist. For [...]

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In the same way that the Overseas is Vacheron Constantin’s flagship sports line, the ‘Chronograph’ is the flagship model of the Overseas collection. Since its introduction in 1996, the Overseas has always been about sporty elegance. Now already in its third generation, no other Overseas model captures this spirit as well as the Chronograph. The [...]

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What a decade this year has been. It felt like the world collectively hit rock bottom and is now on the mend. At the risk of jinxing it all, it would seem like the worst is behind us. As we hit December and Michael Bublé’s Christmas album starts playing incessantly over the mall speakers, I [...]

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It’s the jolly time of the year when we get our hands on presents and wishful thinking. In the coming articles, our writers share their personal grails for the year end and their Christmas Wishlist. To start us off, here are three Calendar timepieces from Chester, befitting the wishfulness of the season. Chester Makes His Christmas [...]

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Vacheron Constantin continues to delve into its massive capabilities in  Métiers d’art with a new Traditionelle Tourbillon with a sculpture of the Phoenix and Dragon on the dial. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle Tourbillon Phoenix and Dragon Commentary Fine watchmaking and artistic crafts unite in a timepiece available in [...]

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We have almost reached the end of the year, and almost all the novelties for the year has been already released. In today’s Top Picks, we look back a the novelties released in 2022, and take note of six of those which piqued our interest. Top picks: Six novelties that piqued our interest this year [...]

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Vacheron Constantin releases a new Overseas Chronograph in 5N pink gold version with the collection’s iconic blue-lacquered dial. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph in pink gold Retail price for the new Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph in pink gold is SGD 73,000 inclusive of GST. Boutique exclusive. Commentary This [...]

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There are always two schools of thought on gold watches. On one hand, they are the epitome of opulence and style; on the other hand, it is simply excess and the price premium could have been used to buy watches with more horological value or significance. Regardless, there is just something about watches that are [...]

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The watchmaking capabilities of a watch manufacturer is easily gauged by its products. The tourbillon wristwatch is by far the flashiest way to show it; the minute repeater, the most poetic. But perhaps the most underrated, under-appreciated manifestation of horological ingenuity is movement thinness. As early as the 1930s, Vacheron Constantin distinguished itself with ultra-thin [...]

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Vacheron Constantin created a unique space for collectors to connect, share their passion and shape their watchmaking journey. We visited the VC Villa 1755, and here is our pictorial report of the event. A totally non-commercial space, the event is not oriented towards sales, but focused on providing a space for collectors and the brand [...]

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