I Bought A Vacheron Constantin... Was It Worth It?!

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Комментарии • 172

  • @nocturnalmayhem0
    @nocturnalmayhem0 4 года назад +28

    nice vacheron, mid 1940s and dont look dated at all, impressive.

  • @johntharp22
    @johntharp22 2 года назад +3

    My grandfather was given a Vacheron by a company he worked for in the 50’s or 60’s, and it was the most beautiful thing to behold; even as a child who didn’t know a thing about watches, I couldn’t keep myself from sneaking a look inside the box it was kept in whenever I got the chance. Many Vacheron Constantin watches have that same allure for me still, both new and vintage.

  • @Stover205
    @Stover205 4 года назад +4

    The bracelet alone is amazing. The fact that it is a VC (also my favorite of the big three) and over 7 decades old and still ticking makes it even better. Wear it, love it. Amazing find and purchase.

  • @DavekayBSC
    @DavekayBSC 4 года назад +19

    Cries out for a leather strap. It would solve the ugly spring bar problem, and would look SO. MUCH. BETTER.

  • @curtisaz
    @curtisaz 4 года назад +2

    I’m really happy for you Jory! It’s great to see so much appreciation for an incredible vintage piece.

  • @cps7553
    @cps7553 4 года назад +4

    Omg totally agreed! VC is it! Ask a master watchmaker, they all agree, the quality of VC kills the others. My grail.

  • @jamesg4670
    @jamesg4670 4 года назад +6

    Looks great on the original bracelet...idk why watch nerds get a hard throwing vintage watches on leather straps...nothing against leather for dressier occasions but vintage watches on their original metal bracelets or period correct metal bracelets not including most of those stretch bracelets though...no reason to get all bent outta shape over 1mm of springbar showing smh the watch looks infinitely more charming and special on its original hardware in this case in my opinion and 99% of the the world wont notice those 1mm of springbars showing

  • @warpo007
    @warpo007 4 года назад +12

    Hi Jory, can you recommend a watch to wear while watching television? Thanks in advance! - Warpo

  • @patflicker7347
    @patflicker7347 4 года назад +1

    People's concerns of size(vintage) are overblown, your 35mm on your big wrist looks just right. May your infectious happiness for the beautiful acquisition of the grandest vintage watch geek dreams spead throughout the world!

  • @pwally2714
    @pwally2714 3 года назад +1

    I bought a 38mm 18k VC for $3200 during the pandemic. It was advised to me a month ago that it's a $15-$20k peice. I pretty much hit the lottery in watches.

  • @Pete...NoNotThatOne
    @Pete...NoNotThatOne 4 года назад +1

    Stunning, gorgeous watch. It wears a lot bigger than 35mm on the bracelet. I have to agree about the gold/black dial combo, I was lucky enough to find a gold filled King Seiko wit( black dial, not solid gold but has aged well, I love wearing that. It makes me look classy.

  • @3v3ryDayGam3r
    @3v3ryDayGam3r 4 года назад +6

    I never understood why AP was part of the holy trinity, especially when their only relevant contribution to watchmaking is the Royal Oak. Why isn’t Jaeger part of the trinity instead? Especially when they have powered all three and make some of the most precise and intricate watches?

  • @A_Dude_And_His_Watch78
    @A_Dude_And_His_Watch78 4 года назад +19

    Bro, could have saved a couple grand by going with a Vostok.

  • @BrianSinai
    @BrianSinai 4 года назад +1

    Great video, Jory and a beautiful watch. I totally get that sense of romance and charm attached to owning something that has passed through time while keeping time for those who wore it over the decades. So cool.

  • @ill-nois2282
    @ill-nois2282 4 года назад +7

    This watch has truly aged wonderfully, timeless piece.

  • @MarcoJesusPerez
    @MarcoJesusPerez 4 года назад +1

    Congrats! My grail brand is JLC, I'd like it as a hand-wind in a sub 35mm pink or rose gold case. Working my way up to one.

  • @jessyyeh3596
    @jessyyeh3596 4 года назад +1

    It’s got a very classic, timeless and well proportioned dial design. Similar faceted hour indices were also used by PP (Calatrava) IWC and others. Beautiful watch, Jory.

  • @TommyGus
    @TommyGus 3 года назад +2

    AP doesn't deserve to be 1 of the 3. A. Lange is part of the 3 from now on, not AP.

  • @The-Journe-identity
    @The-Journe-identity 4 года назад +12

    Buddy you’re mispronouncing VC. 🤔. Should sound like “constantan”. Not “constantine”

    • @zsb707
      @zsb707 4 года назад

      He could pronounce it correctly because he has Sprachgefühl ...

  • @puncturedlung8227
    @puncturedlung8227 4 года назад +3

    Love that dial, would you consider having it opened up to clean the indices?

  • @henrywest7217
    @henrywest7217 4 года назад +1

    Congratulations on your newest acquisition! I have a VC of similar design. Nobody I've gone to has ever been able to date it.

  • @gregalonzo747
    @gregalonzo747 4 года назад +1

    Congratulations. I agree with you that the Overseas has definitely been overlooked. The watch that got me into chronographs was the Zenith El Primero.

  • @touchmylucas115
    @touchmylucas115 4 года назад +24

    If I had the money for serious luxury watches, I'm going Lange & Söhne every day

    • @oleksandrbyelyenko435
      @oleksandrbyelyenko435 4 года назад

      I love my Lange & Söhne

    • @jeffjacobson59
      @jeffjacobson59 4 года назад

      I think if we had Lange money, we would probably own a VC as well.

    • @tikiecue5677
      @tikiecue5677 3 года назад

      My exact "when I make it" plan: Buy big three flagships, and THEN a Lange... Then a hell lot of Seikos to wear daily... LOL!

  • @alainl1211
    @alainl1211 4 года назад +7

    The more vintage watches I see, the less I like them 😫. Id rather buy a new watch and have it become vintage with MY stories attached to it. Previous owner may have been a complete tool for all you know 🤣

  • @ThisIsTaco1
    @ThisIsTaco1 4 года назад +1

    I love your Vacheron, Jory.
    My favorite Holy Trinity brand is Patek just because of the Calatrava and the 5146

  • @samd.5203
    @samd.5203 4 года назад +2

    I'm happy for and glad you dig it but I got to say i'm not feeling this one. Enjoy it though, we all have different tastes.

  • @chi-towncalifornia5916
    @chi-towncalifornia5916 4 года назад +1

    Congrats on your VC, Jory! On the endlink subject, Rolex used to make the Datejust in solid gold back in the 40s, and it had straight endlinks. Let’s compare vintage pieces to watches from their own age group.
    As for Trinity companies, VC for the Overseas, and Patek for dress watches.

  • @samuellarouche1894
    @samuellarouche1894 4 года назад +8

    Next steps:
    1-Patek
    2-Lange
    3-Credor

    • @tikiecue5677
      @tikiecue5677 3 года назад

      If buying Patek, I'd suggest go with the Aquanaut. Nautilus is just overpriced for what you can get. 3x the steel version price for noble metals is just too much, even if you have the funds. Might as well buy an Aquanaut AND another Big Three watch. Lol!

  • @paulblackburn2495
    @paulblackburn2495 4 года назад +12

    It’s not Constanteen,it’s Constantan.

    • @thetimeteller
      @thetimeteller  4 года назад +12

      It’s mine.

    • @nightknight9415
      @nightknight9415 4 года назад +3

      @@thetimeteller You tell em' Jory! Cool classic watch.

    • @garylawton230
      @garylawton230 4 года назад +5

      @@thetimeteller If you love the brand so much though it would be nice to pronounce it correctly?

    • @thetimeteller
      @thetimeteller  4 года назад +3

      I am a native (American) English speaker and perhaps pronounce things differently than a native French speaker would.
      This is no different than a native Frenchman saying the words “hamburger, or Ford”- I wouldn’t correct them just because they have an accent.

    • @Valvey789
      @Valvey789 4 года назад +4

      These RUclipsrs all seem to resent having their pronunciation corrected, no matter how ridiculous it is. It may be a generational thing having to do with their education.

  • @samkowalski392
    @samkowalski392 4 года назад +3

    I agree VC makes some of the nicest looking watches. I’d take a overseas over any Rolex!

  • @NLJamba
    @NLJamba 4 года назад +1

    Nice find! Perhaps make a video about how you source these watches?

  • @adamrassi3516
    @adamrassi3516 4 года назад

    I love Vacheron Constantin. I love that watch and I'm just seeing it for the first time. Great find! My grail watch is an American 1921 Historiques -- any metal :)

  • @cmac0695
    @cmac0695 4 года назад

    I owned a 2nd generation Overseas and it is the only watch I have ever regretted parting ways with. As you stated, it is a bit of an underdog, but only because it is not spoken of as much as the other trinity sport watches.

  • @andrewsnyder9148
    @andrewsnyder9148 4 года назад +1

    Great watch man! I hope you continue to love and enjoy it!

  • @traviswatts6661
    @traviswatts6661 4 года назад

    Congratulations on the acquisition of the vintage VC. Beautiful piece. 👍🏼

  • @theodoro89
    @theodoro89 4 года назад +4

    We should be referring to the holy *quaternity* because A. Lange & Söhne exist. Who cares if it's German? It's top tier watchmaking as well.

  • @karasus7512
    @karasus7512 4 года назад

    If you want a great value overseas, look for the 38mm VC 42040 overseas salmon dial in stainless steel made in the early 20s, chronometer spec with a GP ultrathin movement. They pop up once in a while for sale and are very very much under the radar.

  • @edwardsauve4836
    @edwardsauve4836 4 года назад

    Dig the VC Daddy-O , I am currently wearing a 1950's Roamer , gold with black dial with green numbers and hands 33 mm's , I love it !

  • @Ramblin_Man
    @Ramblin_Man 4 года назад

    It's a great looker, Jory. I like the bracelet fine the way it is and black and gold dial will always look classic. Wear in good health.

  • @markphillips2072
    @markphillips2072 4 года назад +1

    Looks bigger on the wrist than I thought it would I'd be very happy to have a piece like that one of my grail watch an a fan of the Overseas also does more for me than the A.P. P.P. sports watches but yea like one of those also .😁

  • @SuperScottie3000
    @SuperScottie3000 4 года назад +6

    Quit trying to downplay how old your watch is, Jory. 2019-1945 is more than 71, it’s okay to admit it. :)

    • @thetimeteller
      @thetimeteller  4 года назад +8

      Hahahaha I only realized I misspoke once I reviewed the edit draft. Oh well, I make mistakes! 😂🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @LucilleMilo
      @LucilleMilo 4 года назад +4

      maths are hard

  • @01nwalker
    @01nwalker 4 года назад

    I totally agree on dark dials and yellow gold. Great combo! Nice pick up Jory, enjoy man

  • @squidballs2324
    @squidballs2324 4 года назад

    0:33 I think there is a piece of fiber being pushed along by the small second hand.

    • @thetimeteller
      @thetimeteller  4 года назад

      The watch is 75 years old... so... yeah.

  • @tods.9947
    @tods.9947 4 года назад

    Love the small seconds design ascetic too. It’s one of the reasons the Seiko 6139 is such a favorite of mine, perhaps you too. It’s a similar grammar.

  • @samsum3738
    @samsum3738 4 года назад +1

    A beautiful watch ,but it wears more like a 37 or 38 mm .

  • @stevesmith7997
    @stevesmith7997 4 года назад

    I have my Dads 1950s VC its just been serviced and The watchmaker raved about the finish of the movement a 454 5b apparently! keeps excellent time!

  • @leetaylor7257
    @leetaylor7257 4 года назад +1

    Absolutely gorgeous watch, a true classic. Welcome to the holly trinity my friend..

  • @kojiattwood
    @kojiattwood 4 года назад

    Nice pairing with the Montblanc

  • @philipsdefreville6138
    @philipsdefreville6138 4 года назад

    Nice VC! Congrats and enjoy it. Totally agree with you on all your points, including VC over AP and PP.

  • @perosa99
    @perosa99 4 года назад +3

    Holy Trinity aren’t my favorites. I like Lange, Breguet and JLC for higher end pieces. Congratulations on your find👍🏽

    • @toolologist
      @toolologist 4 года назад

      same here! JLC especially!

  • @paulhelmuth6012
    @paulhelmuth6012 4 года назад

    Congratulations! Beautiful watch. Beautiful bracelet. Enjoy it in good health.

  • @Brizzy-ul3gy
    @Brizzy-ul3gy 4 года назад

    Great watch 👍just 34mm I’m not sure if it’s too small on the wrist.

  • @VersedNJ
    @VersedNJ 4 года назад

    Those overseas are beautiful, not into vintage watches, not talking about a few years old and pre-owned, still love watching these video's even though I couldn't afford it.

  • @argoperdana6823
    @argoperdana6823 4 года назад

    Very nice! Always prefer VC out of the three, they deserve more attention.

  • @adrienne4934
    @adrienne4934 4 года назад

    You did very well finding this one. Thanks!

  • @kevorknourian5442
    @kevorknourian5442 4 года назад +1

    Congrats VC it’s my dream watch

  • @a97b18b
    @a97b18b 4 года назад +2

    Black disks and gold, kind of a “gilty “ pleasure

  • @4034miguel
    @4034miguel 4 года назад

    Timeless. Congratulations on this classic beauty

  • @nrbrown5985
    @nrbrown5985 4 года назад

    I got to see a used Vacheron Constantin Overseas at my AD. Great price, but I was somewhat underwhelmed. If I had more variety of that watch to look at I think I’d find something I liked. I still liked it better than a Patek Nautilus. The Royal Oak offshore may be better.

  • @morrisdavidmullings9833
    @morrisdavidmullings9833 4 года назад

    Whats the name of the bracelet on your watch

  • @fluffyfreak505
    @fluffyfreak505 4 года назад

    Vacheron Constantin is the best of the holy Trinity IMO. I would sale a Nautilus is given one, and buy 2 overseas and a FIFTYSIX.

  • @jeffreyblue627
    @jeffreyblue627 4 года назад +1

    Beautiful VC. Enjoy in good health.

  • @jacc88888
    @jacc88888 4 года назад

    Amazing, i thought it was modern watch for a minute. Super impressive and beautiful looking watch - congrats.

  • @brianball1877
    @brianball1877 4 года назад

    I love the watch Jory, how much did you get it for? Unless I missed that in the video

  • @Richie732
    @Richie732 4 года назад +2

    Nice what, needs a good leather strap.

  • @timgore829
    @timgore829 4 года назад

    Beautiful watch, Jory. T3 is now a member of the holy 3!

  • @sparky6996
    @sparky6996 4 года назад

    Jory!!! You kill everything! Rocking it to the world. I'm still looking for a made in 69 on your store..38 or 39 if you can find one would be great instead! Still loving your channel

  • @24hourstime
    @24hourstime 4 года назад

    Beautiful watch! Congratulations! Just a bit jealous lol

  • @smartmouthriveria
    @smartmouthriveria 4 года назад

    Invicta has a great lineup this year!

  • @zsb707
    @zsb707 4 года назад

    Jory is asking for sponsoring his channel, then goes and grabs some luxury and high-end timepieces. Awesome business model ☺.

  • @waynesnyder4906
    @waynesnyder4906 4 года назад

    Beautiful watch. Congratulations!

  • @tikiecue5677
    @tikiecue5677 3 года назад

    I have a hand-wound VC Patrimony. Keeps better time than my Patek, Rolex, Omega... The only watch in my collection that keeps up is my quartz Tissot. Lol! So it's not in the price folks...

  • @MyAffordableWatchCollection
    @MyAffordableWatchCollection 4 года назад

    Very nice watch, enjoy it!

  • @craig2100
    @craig2100 4 года назад +2

    Absolutely gorgeous.

  • @ricardochaveste7367
    @ricardochaveste7367 4 года назад

    Very cool stunning piece you got there my friend, I'm also into vintage pieces my self, have you ever check the 1940 Gruen Curvex, love the thick glass very impressive in my opinion,let me know what you think.. 👍👍also I have 1940 Britix chronograph, the patina is very impressive run perfectly condition..for being a 1940 you get it..

  • @dlrides
    @dlrides 4 года назад

    Great watch for your GF/wife, if they enjoy the vintage aspect.

  • @theodorekrentz4889
    @theodorekrentz4889 4 года назад +1

    Congrats!

  • @jefferyneu3915
    @jefferyneu3915 4 года назад

    Gorgeous watch! What about THIS WATCH?😇

  • @frankhandy8868
    @frankhandy8868 4 года назад +2

    Did a ray of sunshine ☀️ and doves 🕊 appear when you took possession?

  • @fungus70
    @fungus70 4 года назад +1

    You pronounced VC wrongly man...😂

  • @randalljenks7564
    @randalljenks7564 4 года назад

    Congratulations on getting one of your grail watches. Beautiful, likely with a long story. Can you research this in some way?

  • @scottstewart1267
    @scottstewart1267 4 года назад

    I really want a 60s Hamilton Thin-line or Thin-O-Matic

  • @ip-nl7kt
    @ip-nl7kt 4 года назад

    Gorgeous watch!

  • @dominickcolasanto6582
    @dominickcolasanto6582 4 года назад

    Cool watch a great find enjoy.

  • @mrbacchus6127
    @mrbacchus6127 4 года назад

    Would look perfect on Connie

  • @williamford6028
    @williamford6028 4 года назад

    Well done sir!

  • @gianpakasa
    @gianpakasa 4 года назад

    Well done! Bravo

  • @nickdebenedetto2087
    @nickdebenedetto2087 4 года назад

    Very cool!

  • @andrewsmith680
    @andrewsmith680 4 года назад

    It seems like VC is a little more obtainable....

  • @IANSPA
    @IANSPA 4 года назад +4

    At least the Holy Trinity watches are real.

  • @KevG1962
    @KevG1962 4 года назад

    Congrats. Absolutely gorgeous. Right up my street 😁👍

  • @marcustahoun
    @marcustahoun 4 года назад

    Lovely watch.

  • @christopherewen779
    @christopherewen779 4 года назад +2

    Richemont are the value destroyers of good watch brands. That's why there underdogs. There tainted and therefore dump money like an old geezer in Thailand.

  • @jasongennero2925
    @jasongennero2925 4 года назад

    Man that's a really lovely women's watch bro,congrats,lol

  • @richardjones2609
    @richardjones2609 4 года назад

    Have seen watches labeled "Vacheron Constantin" and "Vacheron & Constantin," which I find odd. Is the latter legit?

    • @thetimeteller
      @thetimeteller  4 года назад +1

      “Vacheron & Constantin” is how it was originally labeled. “Vacheron Constantin” is a modern iteration.

    • @richardjones2609
      @richardjones2609 4 года назад

      @@thetimeteller Vielen Dank!

  • @jasue2000
    @jasue2000 4 года назад

    T3-Trinity... well that say it all

  • @deanspeer1
    @deanspeer1 4 года назад

    Beautiful, classy!

  • @Sir_Arlin
    @Sir_Arlin 4 года назад

    Im sensing a bit of 555gear in that intro.

  • @mywatchventure8875
    @mywatchventure8875 4 года назад

    Lovely.

  • @rapeeponggossett6099
    @rapeeponggossett6099 4 года назад

    I don’t like it at all, don’t know which one is worst that or the skx. This brand doesn’t deserve to be on the holy trinity. But looks good though l.

    • @journal_of_a_time_traveller
      @journal_of_a_time_traveller 3 года назад

      Okay Mr. Watch master.
      FYI Nepolean Bonaparte used VC for his own use.
      The biggest emperor of Europe chose VC over any other brand. I guess, your opinion doesn't matter.