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Moderator Alex Ghotbi

Massive Attack: Vacheron Constantin's Most Complicated Timepieces

 July 16, 10 09:34

Say the word complication to a sane man and he will do all not only to avoid it but to stay as far as possible from it. Say the same word to a watch collector and his eyes will become starry, his breathing heavy and find himself in a state of semi shock. Sometimes these two worlds collide and things can get really and I mean REALLY complicated when the collector comes home with a ear to ear grin and his grail tourbillon, minute repeater, perpetual calendar strapped proudly on his wrist and his better half – in her habitual bad faith and lack of appreciation for the finer things in life - fails to understand why the kids’ college funds were just spent on a watch.

But since we’re amongst WIS lets have a closer look at Vacheron Constantin’s 10 most complicated watches (and one unique clock) some of which have become milestones in the history of watchmaking.
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  • different places...

Berny Sat Jul 31, 10 21:40

  • But your view is charming anyway ! nt

Doc Sun Aug 1, 10 18:13

  • Don't we get Vacheron Constantin cufflinks, too?

Virgo Thing Tue Jul 27, 10 11:05

  • woild love to see Maltese Cross cuff links!

velvet Tue Jul 27, 10 14:33
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  • a sneak peak of things to come

Alex Ghotbi Tue Jul 27, 10 15:02

  • Re: a sneak peak of things to come

Virgo Thing Tue Jul 27, 10 20:50

  • I have got a VC tie from the boutique when my Patrimony needed a

Rei Wed Jul 28, 10 04:14

  • Re: Don't we get Vacheron Constantin cufflinks, too?

dshao1 Tue Jul 27, 10 16:05
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  • Re: Don't we get Vacheron Constantin cufflinks, too?

kazumi Tue Jul 27, 10 16:36

  • Mistake on VC official website?

Chasovshik Mon Jul 26, 10 07:40

  • At first I didn't see because the back is in RG but finally

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 26, 10 10:22

  • good catch :-)

Chronometer Mon Jul 26, 10 16:13

  • Napoleon

Jason Chen Mon Jul 26, 10 04:18
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  • Bonaparte

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 26, 10 11:56
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  • Not to forget the watches of the 1955 Geneva Summit

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 26, 10 15:15

  • Thanks! Fascinating info and pictures! (n/t)

Jason Chen Mon Jul 26, 10 16:24

  • Were these photos from an old post....

WHL Mon Jul 26, 10 19:58

  • neither, found it in my hard drive :-) (nt)

Alex Ghotbi Tue Jul 27, 10 09:34
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  • Re: neither, found it in my hard drive :-) (nt)

GEORGE Tue Jul 27, 10 11:16

  • unfortunately no photos (nt)

Alex Ghotbi Tue Jul 27, 10 14:40
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  • Marvellous!

Doc Tue Jul 27, 10 13:04

  • Churchill's Breguet...

Alex Ghotbi Tue Jul 27, 10 14:10

  • Who famous wore Vacheron Constantin watches ?

Mariusz Wed Jul 28, 10 08:58

  • to add to your list: Matt Damon in Ocean's 13 (nt)

Alex Ghotbi Wed Jul 28, 10 10:23

  • Winston comes up trumps as a stand-in for the other one!

tony chance Wed Jul 28, 10 20:17

  • Christmas in July

Jason Chen Sun Jul 25, 10 01:58

  • A truly beautiful watch - enjoy! nt

Edu Sun Jul 25, 10 07:41

  • MERRY CHRISTMAS JASON!

dshao1 Sun Jul 25, 10 09:24

  • LOL Dan that's a great comparaison :-) (nt)

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 26, 10 09:42

  • Great story Jason and please post wrist shots. Wear your watch in best

Tourbillon Sun Jul 25, 10 10:52
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  • Wrist shots

Jason Chen Sun Jul 25, 10 19:09

  • welcome to the VC club, great watch and may it time only happy

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 26, 10 09:43

  • gorgeous watch! enjoy it

Chronometer Mon Jul 26, 10 16:15

  • you're in trouble Jason, very soon you'll start dreaming of

Space Ace Mon Jul 26, 10 17:10

  • You've got that right!

Jason Chen Mon Jul 26, 10 17:48

  • A titanium OS chronograph can let you kill 2 birds w/1 stone :-) (nt)

dshao1 Tue Jul 27, 10 09:16

  • Diving watches - have VC ever made one?

Edu Sat Jul 24, 10 22:01

  • The Nautilus is not a dive watch but in the same categorie as the

Space Ace Sat Jul 24, 10 22:15

  • Yes, you're right. And I guess VC agree with what you

Edu Sun Jul 25, 10 21:39

  • I've never heard of one, VC doesn't make tool watches ie:

Tourbillon Sun Jul 25, 10 10:54

  • VC's Tool Watches

tick-talk Sun Jul 25, 10 15:00

  • Thanks for the info; the' thigh' watch is a nice example

Edu Sun Jul 25, 10 21:37

  • Re: VC's Tool Watches

Jason Chen Mon Jul 26, 10 04:08
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  • you should include the 1936 Aviator's Degree watch

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 26, 10 15:30

  • VC never made diving watch and I doubt they will do so in the

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 26, 10 15:32
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  • Help estimated value vintage pocket watch Vacheron C

metrxxxx Tue Jul 20, 10 09:53

  • looks like a fine watch, however for an estimation I would suggest

Alex Ghotbi Wed Jul 21, 10 00:05

  • Re: looks like a fine watch, however for an estimation I would suggest

metrxxxx Wed Jul 21, 10 11:31

  • that's what I'm trying to say, I doubt you will find any site who can

Alex Ghotbi Wed Jul 21, 10 22:31

  • Re: that's what I'm trying to say, I doubt you will find any site who can

metrxxxx Thu Jul 22, 10 11:00
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  • Vacheron only stamp

Nick Tue Jul 20, 10 06:24

  • do you have a scan of the movement? (nt)

Alex Ghotbi Wed Jul 21, 10 00:02

  • Re: do you have a scan of the movement? (nt)

Nick Thu Jul 22, 10 19:41

  • is there a watchmaker you can yake it to? (nt)

Alex Ghotbi Thu Jul 22, 10 23:31

  • Re: is there a watchmaker you can yake it to? (nt)

Nick Fri Jul 23, 10 09:54

  • Historique Coussin Perpetual Calendar in Platinum

aswlam Sat Jul 17, 10 15:52

  • are you talking about the gorgeous perpetual in the American 1921 case

Alex Ghotbi Sun Jul 18, 10 21:09

  • Re: are you talking about the gorgeous perpetual in the American 1921 case

aswlam Mon Jul 19, 10 10:59

  • production numbers can vary depending on the availability of

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 19, 10 23:49

  • gorgeous watch, please post some wrist scans

velvet Mon Jul 19, 10 16:04

  • Re: gorgeous watch, please post some wrist scans

aswlam Tue Jul 20, 10 04:11

  • looking forward NT

Tourbillon Thu Jul 29, 10 10:31
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  • Massive Attack: Vacheron Constantin's Most Complicated Timepieces

Alex Ghotbi Fri Jul 16, 10 09:34

  • I'm impressed by VC's display of know how in complications! Thanks

Chronometer Fri Jul 16, 10 14:12

  • thank you

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 19, 10 10:00

  • Impressive post and scans ...

Fred925 Fri Jul 16, 10 14:48

  • I wish Vc would have bought the Esprit des Cabinotiers for their

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 19, 10 10:01

  • Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!

tick-talk Fri Jul 16, 10 16:22

  • Dean, I think you now have your screen saver! Amazing article and mind

timerider Mon Jul 19, 10 04:17

  • merci Tim (nt)

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 19, 10 10:13

  • surprising no one had heard of the 4293 until 2 years ago!!!!

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 19, 10 10:12

  • I have to admit, the ref. 4293 is my favorite as well

dshao1 Mon Jul 19, 10 13:49

  • Chronograph complications

Edu Fri Jul 16, 10 21:51

  • the difficulty in pricing complications is that you need to take

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 19, 10 10:17

  • Very impressive work throughout the ages. Thanks Alex. [nt]

SJX Sat Jul 17, 10 07:42

  • thank you SJX and good to see you here (nt)

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 19, 10 10:18

  • Great Thanks! So nice Timepieces!!

Alexander Russia Sat Jul 17, 10 08:28

  • thank you Alexander (nt)

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 19, 10 10:20

  • Amazing post, Alex! A big thank you for the outstanding report...

Radek Sat Jul 17, 10 09:53

  • there are some outstanding bespoke pieces in the pipeline and even

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 19, 10 10:22

  • Superb, Alex! As comphrehensive as ever...merci. (nt)

Rei Sat Jul 17, 10 16:29

  • glad you enjoyed it Rei (nt)

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 19, 10 10:23

  • Re: Massive Attack: Vacheron Constantin's Most Complicated Timepieces

Fandejo Sat Jul 17, 10 17:14

  • well said Fandejo VC's mastery is impressive but unfortunately not

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 19, 10 10:25

  • Re: well said Fandejo VC's mastery is impressive but unfortunately not

Fandejo Sat Jul 24, 10 23:21

  • "No race to have the most but the best"

tony chance Sun Jul 18, 10 14:13

  • thank you Tony (nt)

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 19, 10 10:26

  • thanks for the eye and info feast. very impressive and beautiful....

a.ler Mon Jul 19, 10 03:12

  • I really like the Patrimony Traditionnelle case as well, very

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 19, 10 10:27

  • Re: Massive Attack: Vacheron Constantin's Most Complicated Timepieces

Kursman Mon Jul 19, 10 03:56

  • glad you enjoyed the read Matt (nt)

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 19, 10 10:29

  • Re: Massive Attack: Vacheron Constantin's Most Complicated Timepieces

my sweet dreams Mon Jul 19, 10 09:51

  • thank you and thank you for your 1st post, looking forward in

Alex Ghotbi Mon Jul 19, 10 10:30

  • Fantastic post again

cisco Mon Jul 19, 10 11:30

  • thank you Cisco, I think that VC has many faces may it be QDI, thin or

Alex Ghotbi Tue Jul 20, 10 23:51

  • Beautifull!

Carlos Torres Mon Jul 19, 10 12:23

  • Thank you Carlos

Alex Ghotbi Tue Jul 20, 10 23:52

  • its time VC was known for something else other than extra flat not

velvet Mon Jul 19, 10 16:06

  • I agree, see my reply to Cisco above

Alex Ghotbi Tue Jul 20, 10 23:53

  • A true gem of an article Alex, and another great source of ref. mat'l!

dshao1 Mon Jul 19, 10 16:19
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