Thank you, Kirby, for presenting this topic at the level it deserves, i.e. putting focus on the craftsmanship and passion, instead of discussing watches as an 'investment', like most of the other folks. It only works with the right brands and VC is certainly one of them.
This interview makes me an absolute fan of Vacheron Constantin. Even though I will probably never be able to afford one. Many thanks to Alexander Schmiedt for his personal and authentic enthusiasm and Kirby Allison for his gentle interview style.
This is a cool boutique, I would like to note that the AP boutique is just across from the VC boutique and the vibe is completely different. The VC boutique had a nice opening celebration as well!
Yes! And I really appreciated how the Vacheron boutique integrated the work of a local Dallas artist. It was a nice touch. The boutique is very well-done.
Kirby, I really enjoy what you have done with this channel to connect all areas of quality craftsmanship! Please cover all the "mainstay" brands and also keep your eye out for the high end independent brands as well that are quickly establishing themselves as a challengers to the big historical brands.
Never thought I’d see this on your channel. While I’m in Colorado and we don’t have a VC boutique, we often fly to Dallas to visit my wife’s family. This and the Patek boutique are always fun stops. My dream is either the Patek 5227J/R or a VC Patrimony. Love the simple elegance of these dress watches and ogle them every time I’m in town.
As a proud owner of the VC Triple Calendar, I would suggest you take a look at it too. The 4400 caliber is classic elegance. I am grateful the watch was covered in this video!
I drove from El Paso, Texas to get my watch at this shop. I worked with Pilar and her staff, they are such kind, friendly people and a joy to work with. I purchased the Triple Calander and love it. I fell in love with about 6 of the watches and got to try them all on. The shop is surrounded by several other interesting shops that are also worth seeing. You can spend a few hours in the area.
I'm a huge fan of Vacheron Constantin's dress watches. I've had my eye on a VC Patrimony for years but have never been in a position to pull the trigger. I gave my wife a VC Magellan for Christmas years ago. Beautiful watch. If the makeup of the Trinity were up to me, I'd substitute A. Lange & Sohne for Audemars Piguet.
I have 2 overseas, the first one is a gen 2, and is almost 20 years old. The design of the overseas is amazing, because it is not a scratch magnet. My 2nd generation still looks new.
Oh wow! This is amazing. Vacheron is such a fantastic brand. I almost feel like I grew up with them, my father always wore a Vacheron Constantin (and still does) and has owned several. I have also had the pleasure of meeting their heritage Director, Christian Selmoni, on several occasions. Very interesting man. I would rather have a VC than a Patek or any other in vouge watch brands. Exceptional heritage and beautifully understated designs (for the most part).
Man i hope i was like this guy, no worries about wars no worries about money and work safety no worries of the future no worries of growing old and remaing single. Your country is best
@@AloneIranKingI have been to Tehran, in the mid-1970s. The Persian people are wonderful! Unlike no other in the world, with the culture. Absolutely enjoyed my times there. Governments are a bitch! Best wishes to You sir!
Love that he covered the brand on his channel. They’re top of the pile for me within the holy trinity of Swiss watch makers because of their understated elegance, design language, and aren’t dependent on one model to carry the brand. Need some work on that pronunciation though… Vah-sher-ohn Con-stan-tan.
Great video! It's very difficult to grasp the level of finishing and the tactile nature of these time pieces. They stand up to a jewelers loop and it's almost impossible to find an imperfection. Additionally, for the manual wind VC, the smoothness of the wind feels really special. Kirby, I thing that Overseas would fit perfectly into your collection!
Dose Vacheron Constantin have the same sales policy as Rolex/Omega and AP? As in you need to prove you're a worthy client to purchase a specific piece? Thanks for any insight provided
I am a JLC person but I have been looking for a relatively straightforward VC for some years now. I missed a couple at auction, they are not some hidden watch secret!!
Hallo Herr Schmiedt, falls Sie das hier lesen, Gratulation. Sehr schade, dass ich nicht einfach in Dallas vorbeikommen kann, um mir diese Schmuckstücke anzuschauen. Die Nr. 4 ist eine absolute Topuhr auch wenn meine eigene Präferenz in Richtung Overseas Dual Time geht. Na, vielleicht bekomme ich die Uhr in der Boutique in Amsterdam. Alles Gute. US
Wonderful video. Thank you. The thing I like the most is that I personally don’t connect so much with VC, but nonetheless I can admire the brand for what it is and for what it offers.
I absolutely love watches, the high end watch brands are out of my budget but the MAMACOO has literally an almost duplicate of every single watch on the market . Always a great but no matter your budget.
Look to VC in the 60's and 70's - I've a couple of one-off bespoke pieces of that era - they need to bring more of that ethos to the current catalogue so that you could choose a basic case shape, then a particular dial and hands, etc, but have a guarantee that you'll be the only person allowed to own that particular combination of elements. This plays into the "one of not many" aesthetic that they push for hard. In the past VC would never ever sell more than 12 of any particular combination of case shape, dial, hands etc - that ensured that your chance of meeting a fellow VC wearer with the exact same watch as you was almost non-existant in real world conditions. Rather than the faux-production limitations of a Rolex etc, VC would be better off reverting back to some of those 60's principles that makes that era of the watches so diverse and interesting. My ultra-thin auto has hand-beaten white gold on the case, and now flies so under the radar that it is wearable and extremely discreet, as well as being delightful for being one of a kind.
Kirby - I think it's time for you to buy the America 1921 and Patrimony watches. Both of those watches would be suitable for a formal affair or day at the office.
@@kirbyallison VC is one of my favorite watch brands, so classic. It'd fit your style perfectly. I live in Allen, a northern Dallas suburb, bought all the shoe care stuff from you. Wish you the best!
Lets be honest. VC was riding the coat tails of the Nautilus. They made people buy a ton of crap to get an Overseas. Now you can get any Overseas in the grey below retail. Nobody really wants a complicated VC.
Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the AMZWATCH, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.
I’ll stick with my Casio G Shock from Wal Mart. It takes a licking whether at altitude in the air or under water. Bomb proof for the very steep price of $100. 😂
It’s “ConstanTAN”, Kirby, not “ConstanTEEN”. Next time please do your research to avoid butchering the brand name, especially if you visit Jaeger LeCoultre.
Thing is, the need to readjust the distribution of wealth in the US. Since the Reagan administration. Increases in GDP have been sucked up by the one tenth of the one per cent. Long past time for said group to pay their taxes. Enough free-riding.
Kirby can you teach this guy about suits and dressing well? He is swimming in his sport jacket most likely off the rack in a tall size when he should be in regular. The dirty tan color of the jacket with 3 buttons makes it look even more dated. I recognize the brand is from the 1700s but he should modernize his style and get the tailoring right.
Yes, I have bought from MAMACOO more than once. I even bought a new Omega Speedmaster which came with the fancy box and packaging. I am thrilled with all my purchases here. I would purchase from MAMACOO again for sure.
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Thank you, Kirby, for presenting this topic at the level it deserves, i.e. putting focus on the craftsmanship and passion, instead of discussing watches as an 'investment', like most of the other folks.
It only works with the right brands and VC is certainly one of them.
exactly right
This interview makes me an absolute fan of Vacheron Constantin. Even though I will probably never be able to afford one. Many thanks to Alexander Schmiedt for his personal and authentic enthusiasm and Kirby Allison for his gentle interview style.
Excellent Video !!!!!!!!!!! One of the finest Branch of Watchmaking
Vacheron makes some incredible pieces... and I love their understated elegance.
High time Kirby got into watches! Great stuff!
This is a cool boutique, I would like to note that the AP boutique is just across from the VC boutique and the vibe is completely different. The VC boutique had a nice opening celebration as well!
Yes! And I really appreciated how the Vacheron boutique integrated the work of a local Dallas artist. It was a nice touch. The boutique is very well-done.
AP don’t have to work or offer great service, their royal oaks sell themselves, that’s the issue.
I enjoyed your presentation of truly beautiful watches! I love a calendar complication myself.
Calendar and dual time complications my two favorite.
Was just there. Outstanding staff at the boutique. Beautiful watches. Some great boutiques in that mall.
Kirby, I really enjoy what you have done with this channel to connect all areas of quality craftsmanship! Please cover all the "mainstay" brands and also keep your eye out for the high end independent brands as well that are quickly establishing themselves as a challengers to the big historical brands.
Really enjoy the watch content. It fits perfectly into your content. Thank you Kirby.
Loved this video Kirby & the team, well done to all involved
Outstanding video.I have to go with the MAMACOO, especially with that green dial as my favorite
that was incredible. what a beautiful watch and what great work you did on it!MAMACOO
Incredible insights into amazing time pieces!!
Never thought I’d see this on your channel. While I’m in Colorado and we don’t have a VC boutique, we often fly to Dallas to visit my wife’s family. This and the Patek boutique are always fun stops.
My dream is either the Patek 5227J/R or a VC Patrimony. Love the simple elegance of these dress watches and ogle them every time I’m in town.
Those are both beautiful watches! Such classics!
As a proud owner of the VC Triple Calendar, I would suggest you take a look at it too. The 4400 caliber is classic elegance. I am grateful the watch was covered in this video!
Thankyou Kirby . Just amazing 👏
Did not expect Kirby and team to visit Vacheron! Looking forward to collect the Historiques American 1921 some day in the upcoming years!
Great!
Great boutique and wonderful staff. Visited earlier this year. Huge fan of VC!
I’ll be in Dallas next month and I will be stopping by this shop
It's one to certainly not miss!
@@kirbyallison I would love to stop by your shop as well!
I drove from El Paso, Texas to get my watch at this shop. I worked with Pilar and her staff, they are such kind, friendly people and a joy to work with. I purchased the Triple Calander and love it. I fell in love with about 6 of the watches and got to try them all on. The shop is surrounded by several other interesting shops that are also worth seeing. You can spend a few hours in the area.
I'm a huge fan of Vacheron Constantin's dress watches. I've had my eye on a VC Patrimony for years but have never been in a position to pull the trigger. I gave my wife a VC Magellan for Christmas years ago. Beautiful watch.
If the makeup of the Trinity were up to me, I'd substitute A. Lange & Sohne for Audemars Piguet.
It's always cool to see someone moving around Dallas, where I've been. I hope the weather was good to you.😮
Thanks for this segment!
By far my favorite timepiece producer. I will track down a vintage VC pocket watch.
I have 2 overseas, the first one is a gen 2, and is almost 20 years old. The design of the overseas is amazing, because it is not a scratch magnet. My 2nd generation still looks new.
Oh wow! This is amazing. Vacheron is such a fantastic brand. I almost feel like I grew up with them, my father always wore a Vacheron Constantin (and still does) and has owned several. I have also had the pleasure of meeting their heritage Director, Christian Selmoni, on several occasions. Very interesting man. I would rather have a VC than a Patek or any other in vouge watch brands. Exceptional heritage and beautifully understated designs (for the most part).
One of my fav brands, pure class. Fortunate to own one of their pieces. Man that Historique 21 remains a smoker 😊
Man i hope i was like this guy, no worries about wars no worries about money and work safety no worries of the future no worries of growing old and remaing single. Your country is best
you will get there mr iranking
@@DrtyMikeNDaBoyz i hope man, i hope, this regime in Iran just destroying our livelihood
America is destroying your livelihood, @AloneIranKing.
@@AloneIranKingI have been to Tehran, in the mid-1970s. The Persian people are wonderful! Unlike no other in the world, with the culture. Absolutely enjoyed my times there. Governments are a bitch! Best wishes to You sir!
How did I not know there was a VC boutique in Dallas? Thank you for the excellent video .
Never forget Lange & Söhne!
The new overseas is the most beautiful integrated strap watch ive seen.
Love that he covered the brand on his channel. They’re top of the pile for me within the holy trinity of Swiss watch makers because of their understated elegance, design language, and aren’t dependent on one model to carry the brand. Need some work on that pronunciation though… Vah-sher-ohn Con-stan-tan.
Awesome video, Kirby!
Great video. I really like the Rose Gold Watch with the Colbalt Blue Face.
Jeff
My 1921 is my favorite vacheron
Wow..Beautiful
I would love to see a movie about how this guy developed that kind of love for watches.
I m a fan of old gold Bulova and Hamilton from 1940 and 1960 it fits my style
Great video! It's very difficult to grasp the level of finishing and the tactile nature of these time pieces. They stand up to a jewelers loop and it's almost impossible to find an imperfection. Additionally, for the manual wind VC, the smoothness of the wind feels really special. Kirby, I thing that Overseas would fit perfectly into your collection!
Great video! Do Invicta next!
I've always loved the Overseas but hated that they were so damn big. I need to try on this 34.5mm and see how it fits.
you should do some more content with Teddy Baldassarre
I LOVE ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY DATE IN PLATINUM, VACHERON IS NOT MY TASTE, GREAT VIDEO 😊
Great historic brand.
Wonderful watches. Hopefully somebody they'll slim down their Overseas Chronograph and update the movement to higher and modern specifications.
"Theatre" spelt correctly on the shopping centre sign !! I thought he was in Dallas ?
Dose Vacheron Constantin have the same sales policy as Rolex/Omega and AP?
As in you need to prove you're a worthy client to purchase a specific piece?
Thanks for any insight provided
It’s easier to get a Vacheron
I am a JLC person but I have been looking for a relatively straightforward VC for some years now. I missed a couple at auction, they are not some hidden watch secret!!
Yes JLC are very underrated timepieces and have the most in-house movements,but not in the same league as the top 3
Many of their pieces are absolutely at the same level.
I must be nice to have easy access to such shops.
I personally like the early 2000’s Overseas best.
Hallo Herr Schmiedt, falls Sie das hier lesen, Gratulation. Sehr schade, dass ich nicht einfach in Dallas vorbeikommen kann, um mir diese Schmuckstücke anzuschauen. Die Nr. 4 ist eine absolute Topuhr auch wenn meine eigene Präferenz in Richtung Overseas Dual Time geht. Na, vielleicht bekomme ich die Uhr in der Boutique in Amsterdam. Alles Gute. US
I’ll take them all
Wonderful video. Thank you. The thing I like the most is that I personally don’t connect so much with VC, but nonetheless I can admire the brand for what it is and for what it offers.
Thanks for sharing!
I’ll chose a VC or ALS over a Patek any day of the week
Your crazy. I’m a giant VC fan and one of my grails is a 222. but nothing holds a flame to Pateks high end master complications.
@@danielmiller1462💯
I would chose a JLC over all three.
I'd chose any of the three. Each company has watches I absolutely adore (but can never afford.)
@@danielmiller1462If you have a few million for a watch Patek is the best.
28:41 Who would scream your name louder? The watch? Or your wife when she finds out you bought it? ⌚
What is oat oralagi?
High watchmaking skills
A type of cereal
Patrimony 39 excellent
Kirby, it's time you visited Roland Murphy and RGM watches for bespoke American Made watches.
I absolutely love watches, the high end watch brands are out of my budget but the MAMACOO has literally an almost duplicate of every single watch on the market . Always a great but no matter your budget.
Oh yes, old Highland Park
Vacheron wins over Patek and Breguet any day. And yet, nobody ever mentions A. Lange & Söhne!
Look to VC in the 60's and 70's - I've a couple of one-off bespoke pieces of that era - they need to bring more of that ethos to the current catalogue so that you could choose a basic case shape, then a particular dial and hands, etc, but have a guarantee that you'll be the only person allowed to own that particular combination of elements. This plays into the "one of not many" aesthetic that they push for hard. In the past VC would never ever sell more than 12 of any particular combination of case shape, dial, hands etc - that ensured that your chance of meeting a fellow VC wearer with the exact same watch as you was almost non-existant in real world conditions.
Rather than the faux-production limitations of a Rolex etc, VC would be better off reverting back to some of those 60's principles that makes that era of the watches so diverse and interesting. My ultra-thin auto has hand-beaten white gold on the case, and now flies so under the radar that it is wearable and extremely discreet, as well as being delightful for being one of a kind.
Would love to see some photographs of these!!
Finely sth SMALLEr than 42mm , thanks.
WOW GET THE 777
Kirby - I think it's time for you to buy the America 1921 and Patrimony watches. Both of those watches would be suitable for a formal affair or day at the office.
hell ya kirby
I thought Kirby would buy one or a few of them.
One day... one day... I'm still waiting for my big RUclips royalty check...
@@kirbyallison VC is one of my favorite watch brands, so classic. It'd fit your style perfectly. I live in Allen, a northern Dallas suburb, bought all the shoe care stuff from you. Wish you the best!
Classic dress watches range is between 36 to 38mm not 40 , 42.
Lets be honest. VC was riding the coat tails of the Nautilus. They made people buy a ton of crap to get an Overseas. Now you can get any Overseas in the grey below retail. Nobody really wants a complicated VC.
Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the AMZWATCH, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.
Someday
Vacheron Con Stan tan....
Or as the Swiss say, "Vshon Kshonshon." 😃
Yes, he butchered the name badly, as so many others, including some members of the watch industry. Sad…
Even though it’s spelt Constantin its pronounced Constantan because Constantin is feminine name.
It’s a French pronunciation. Nothing to do with gender.
I love VC but 34mm is girl sized
I’ll stick with my Casio G Shock from Wal Mart.
It takes a licking whether at altitude in the air or under water.
Bomb proof for the very steep price of $100. 😂
Show me the 222
38-40 is classic apparently… for a company that is known for dress watches its bizarre to hear such a statement
There is no holy trinity. Vasheron is one end only, then few empty places, then Patek and others.
😂
Maybe you should do a video with producer michael, think it would be a nice colab, diffrent styles of videos, but think you would work great togeather
I wonder if he's done a video with Mr. Wonderful (Shark Tank), who is one of the most famous watch collectors and has videos on the subject on YT.
No, but please connect us!
Yeah, but is it as good as a Timex?
f.p journe next
Only two of their watches trade over retail price ill stick to Patek and Rolex
It’s “ConstanTAN”, Kirby, not “ConstanTEEN”. Next time please do your research to avoid butchering the brand name, especially if you visit Jaeger LeCoultre.
I’m from Texas. I barely speak English. Give me a break. 😅
@@kirbyallison Don’t belittle yourself. I am sure you can pull a “ConstanTAN”, despite your Franciscan monk lifestyle and simple tastes 😉
I’ll chose Casio over VC any day. The holy trinity is shit at time keeping
Terrible pronunciation 😂
Thing is, the need to readjust the distribution of wealth in the US. Since the Reagan administration. Increases in GDP have been sucked up by the one tenth of the one per cent. Long past time for said group to pay their taxes. Enough free-riding.
Why are you watching a luxury channel?
Kirby can you teach this guy about suits and dressing well? He is swimming in his sport jacket most likely off the rack in a tall size when he should be in regular. The dirty tan color of the jacket with 3 buttons makes it look even more dated. I recognize the brand is from the 1700s but he should modernize his style and get the tailoring right.
There is rolex and patek, everything else doesn’t really matter
Yes, I have bought from MAMACOO more than once. I even bought a new Omega Speedmaster which came with the fancy box and packaging. I am thrilled with all my purchases here. I would purchase from MAMACOO again for sure.
why the 1 glove?
Oj simpson borrowed ir
It’s cold in Dallas
Can use the glove to wipe watch off. Dust or finger prints. Can use as a microfiber cloth