A World Class Chronograph, But Is It Worth It? - Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vache 1955
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In this video, I share my thoughts on the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955, a stunning vintage-inspired chronograph from one of the oldest and most accomplished brands in watch history. And while the watch is simply gorgeous, it's also almost $60,000. But is it worth it? What are your thoughts on the Corne de Vache?
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Definitely more Vacherons needed on the channel. Huge Vach fan.
One of my favorite chronographs since forever!
Great taste as always buddy. Good seeing you in Switzerland last week!
@@TeddyBaldassarre Great chat bro!
Yes! Please cover more Vacheron!
The 1955 is my grail watch. I am about two years of hard work away from comfortably walking into VC and purchasing the steel model. That day will be a dream come true.
Yes, please more VC on the chanel.
Their Overseas and FiftySix complete calendars are amazing and if I'd have to choose one watch for the rest of my life, that would be VC56 for sure :D
Great episode as always and YES it’d be great to see more of these “aspirational” type watches on the channel from time to time. Much appreciated
Of all the VC’s in my collection, this is the killer. Simply stunning work of art. Yes more Vach on the channel! Unlike most today, I do not like to wear anything over 39mm, so this is the perfect piece. Thank you featuring it. More from the “holy trinity” on the channel please. 😊
A. Lange und Söhne chronograph movements are truly exceptional to the extent that Patek Philippe decided to up their game and developed ''in house'' chronograph movements after the Datograph was launched. Yet my question is: if you saw the same man wearing a ''Cornes de Vache'' or an 1815 or a Datograph for the first time, with which watch would your impression of him as a watch enthusiast be more assuring, which watch would you be more smitten by? I say VC because some nearly three centuries of immaculate watchmaking cache will always be there...If I had the means to buy the 1815 chronograph or the Cornes de Vache there would be no hesitation for me, needles to say I love everything about the watch!
Money being no object, if you want a Lange chrono, you get the platinum Dato for the outsized date and the equilateral triangle it forms with the panda subdials, heft of the platinum, and the peerless movement and its historical import as the first in-house manual chrono caliber of its kind (which stands out with even more depth than on the 1815 Chrono due to the thicker case). If you want a pure dress chrono, you go with this VC, because it oozes elegance beyond Lange’s with the dial indices and horned lugs, it costs less, and it isn’t overhyped and overpriced like Patek’s disappointing chrono (I tried one on in person and was unimpressed, especially for $80,000).
Disagree. The looks of the 1815 are better even than the datograph and even more so than this one here. On top of this the Lange movement looks nicer too.
@@misteratoz The 1815 movement is better but the subdials aren't centered (which looks odd without the date to form the triangle mentioned above), the case is thicker, and the case design isn't special. Plus, 38.5mm is perfect for a dress watch, while the 1815 at 40mm is a bit big imo.
@@golfinguru11 disagree re the date wheel but agree with the rest.
It's the right size. 42mm watches just shout - poseur, and vulgar. Sub 40mm is perfect.
One of the greatest Chronographs ever made! Thanks for the detailed showcase, Teddy!
I'm an official retailer for the brand. I have seen this one and sold it.
It is “one of not many” 😍🔥
What store do you work? What city?
I've been a shameless VC fanboy for decades. I think this piece that you're featuring today is the epitome of their present day lineup.
Not going to argue with you despite the bold claim. Simply phenomenal.
Nothing shameless about it
Epitome means indicative off. Perhaps you mean pinnacle?
@@misteratoz can't it be both?
yes, we would like to see more Vacheron on this channel:)
agree
Thanks for another great review Teddy.
Out of all watches that are out of reach,I love VC the most.
Please more VC.
Thanks again,Paul.
Thanks. I'd like to see more Vacheron, Lange, Ball. Keep up the great work 👍👍👍
Thanks for the wonderful content Teddy. Would appreciate more videos of high horological pieces! What a wonderful work of art!
As I hopefully mature in my taste, I find characteristics like lug shape, textural uniqueness, finish quality and exclusivity to drive my collecting. This Vacheron captures my attention and appeals to me more than the Lange even though the Lange may be better finished.
my favorite is the vacheron constantin historiques triple calendrier 1942, it's a beautiful watch....
I have loved the VC CdV for years. Absolute sleeper
Well, I was going to buy an A.L&S 1815 chronograph 3 years ago, the rose gold with black dial to be specific. Incredible movement and level of finishing. But when I tried it, for some reason it didn't fit my 17.5cm wrist very well: the lugs are very long, and there is a lip protruding from the caseback where the sapphire display is inserted, making it sit awkwardly on my wrist. I figured that, at this price point, in spite of my love for the model, I did not want to compromise on wearability. I then tried the VC 1955 CdV, and it was love at first sight: incredibly refined, superbly executed, and wearing beautifully. So that's what I went for, in its stainless steel version which, on top of being less expensive, is easier to wear on a daily basis and won't scratch as easily. I have no regret whatsoever on that choice.
Nice review and congrats for getting to wear that watch for a little while. I’m usually not a fan of Roman numerals but I’d buy that in a heartbeat if I win Powerball Saturday.
Love the Vacheron it's stunning would love to see more high horology brands too....
Yes to more VC content on the channel! Would love to hear your opinion on any of the Toledos in the historiques collection. Thanks!
How could you not love this piece. I have an older version and not the Chrono. It’s small but elegance and class combined.
Great video 👍 please many more Vids on Vacheron….specially about the VC 4500V overseas and how special the blue dial is. 👌
Love the driving watch. So cool that when ur hand is on the wheel 12 o'clock is going to be where it should. Great content, keep up the great work.👏
I love this masterpiece of art vacheron is in my top 10 watches
Would love to see deeper comparison videos on the different specs of VC vs. Lange and others to talk about where each offers and what goes into price for each
Might be also interesting to see a video on Lange 1815 vs Lange 1 vs datograph. Pros and cons of each vs each other as any of these are crazy nice watches. Why would you choose one over the other outside of size which can certainly be a big factor.
This watch is an epitome of beauty and magnificence. The pictures simply do not do it justice. Wearing it feels indescribably luxurious and comfortable. The case back itself tells a whole different story. I believe it hasn’t received the recognition it truly deserves yet.
finally i can buy a seagull 1963 chronograph homage , thanks Ted
Bravo. More Vacheron content please, including the overseas skeleton tourbillons - my holy grail.
Tried the Stainless iteration only this week, absolutely stunning and wear very well
You're right you can definitely see the names reason from looking at the lugs, love how almost EVERY part of their watches have their insignia
Wow very interesting video of an iconic VC piece!
Teddy, bring back the watch collector's anthem, your subscribers will love you for it.
Absolutely worth it !! It’s a VC
NICE VIDEO MATE 🥃
Let’s see all the VCs!!
Love Vacheron! Would love to have a gold overseas one day. Definite grail watch with heritage.
Thanks, Teddy. That’s it ! Everyone’s got a grail and it unlikely I will reach that summit- -but to dream.
We need more VC Teddy!! Loved the video.
Teddy, you certainly have superb taste, which I definitely share. I have already seen that in your reviews of the JLC Master Thin Moon. This VC is as classic as a watch can be, my absolute dream watch. No A.L&S can get there.
Great watch, but at retail, too expensive - it's £42k in steel (nearly £10k more than the launch price in 2019)! Like most Richemont brands, they've suffered extreme price inflation in Europe. But now the market is cooling, they're far more reasonable on the secondary market.
I learn something new each video and I’ve been collecting 25 years.
I learn something new with each passing day doing this. The beauty of watches. So much depth here.
Has always been my “grail” model. Love Vacheron Constantin watches.
Absolutely beautiful watch!!
Good morning teddy from Chicago Illinois nice video keep it up 👍
Getting the Vacheron triple calendar in 2 weeks. Got the call yesterday that it is coming in.
It’s absolutely my fav watch and one day I hope to get one .
Hi Teddy, I really would like to see you review or talk about a watch brand from Germany: Alexander Shorokhov, for example, the Sixtythree (what a beautiful watch for an affordable price in my oppinion the ultimate starter watch), the Chrono CA05, or the Babylonian III, I mean look at the work, it is a watch you can look at the whole day and still see something new on it. Thank you also for your hard work, I really enjoy your Videos very much. Much love from Germany 🙂
Cool intro music, Teddy!
I once read that Patek can be considered the king of watches, and Vacheron the queen.
And this epitomises that sentiment very well I think.
It has an exquisite shape, beautifully fashioned and designed, with a wonderful dial and rounded hands which contrast so well between the gold and blue. And an exquisite albeit old fashioned movement.
Cf pateks somewhat austere offerings in terms of design this is more alluring for me.
But as far as the best goes I would grace Adolf Lange & Söhne with that title. I’m not sure anyone makes chronographs as well as those Germans.
Very enjoyable fair review many thanks
More VC ,, love it
Absolutely gorgeous with so many unique points that it's almost not comparable to the ALS piece.
Please add more VC content!!
I have a Historique Américain 1921 and thinking very much of getting the Historique Triple Calendrier or Fifty-Six complete calendar. Your review and opinion on those and many more would be precious to us!
Bought mine 2 nights ago... waiting for delivery next week!
I think some moisture made it into your demo watch. I see oxidation tarnish in the copper of the rose gold indices. Also condensation droplets on the column wheel. I'll 20x loupe mine for comparison Tuesday.
Forster did a great review in 2016 on Hodinkee for fans of this model.
Also a huge chunk out of the gold plating on the case... Super visible in the closeups, right by the bottom right lug just below the bottom pusher. Yikes. Look at the closeup at 6:47. Hope this example isn't representative of the rest of them.
@@matthewmeredith3138 There is no gold plating on any Vacheron case. It is solid 18K 4N. The shot at 6:47 is deposited gunk over the gold. Under 10x there's not a spec of dust or mark on the hands or dial or movement on mine.
Loved the video. Can you review the Malte chronograph in rose gold next?
Wonderful Chronograph. I like VACHERON CONSTANTIN products perhaps because they have already a manufacture of watches in 1755 . i remender the watch they built for the 250 th anniversary of VACHERON CONSTANTIN. In 2005 they built a very limited serie of watches for 1.2 millions of EUROS (around 1.6 millions of USD.) All the Kings and Queens in France were fans of VACHERON CONSTANTIN and BREGUET.
I bought this watch off a guy on the street for just 200 dollars. It's a very nice watch for such a low price.
That quick and short cut to the Lange just took my breath away, did not expect that beautiful movement. No disrespect to VC but that Lange just took the spotlight for me
Beautiful watch, but what I really want to see is Teddy's mechanical keyboard setup!
I have this and the Lange and movement wise and finish wise they don't really compare. The VC does have its charm though and I would think most people might as well just opt for both.
*Beautiful--yes more Vasheron Constantin.*
Side note : the french name for "lugs" (watch lugs) is corne, same word for cow horn
That is a pure and utter grail piece. It just oozes class. You own one of these and you are both very lucky, and a true connoisseur 👌
Absolutely beautiful.
fantastic watch, I would opt for the steel version, less flashy
Could you do a video on JLC's "The Collectibles"? I haven't seen anybody do a video on it yet.
One of my fav Chrono’s! 🐮🐮🐮
More Vacheron content please! 🙏
Worth every $, how many do they make each yr ? I would assume less than 100. Just beautiful in every way. It looks great on both sides.
Great classic style, that will still look good in decades to come. I own two VC's and they are seriously fantastic watches.
Teddy, do top 10 anti-magnetic watches!!
Please, more Vacheron!
Stunning watch
Not gonna lie, at first looking at that VC movement, I was amazed... Then shot of Lange comes and kind of ruin the next shot of VC movement. ALS movement finishing game truly is on another level. I know it's not in the same price bracket, but damn.
this is a watch you pass down they generations. Awesome
I love Vacheron Constantin, and I own 2 pieces. This 1955 is an beautiful And exceptional watch. But to be honest. If you want a dress watch Chrono, go for the 1815 from Lange. It is another level.
Hi Teddy, the power reserve
Is low, its vacheron, who cares lol.
Its fabulous. Love the content. 👍
My grail watch! Someday, if only in my dreams!
Love this beautiful watch.
If I ever win the lottery I may buy one.
It's a pretty watch. The lugs make it. definitely out of my price range
VC=always worth it.
If I had to buy one Vacheron this would be it.Its as nice or better than any Patek or Lange chrono IMHO.
I like VC over PP and AP. I wonder why they don't get as much popularity. Although, all 3 are unreachable for me anyway 😆
Teddy teddy teddy my guy my bro my G if you showcase it with violin 🎻 music like that I may get hooked 🎣
@teddy its non hacking but does it succumb to the hold the pulled out crown and see if that adjusts/stops the seconds hand?
It does.
I’d go for the 47111/47101. I find it much more charming than the cornea de vache
Teddy: Could you name four comparables in terms of value that cost less?
Thx
Understated elegance
Teddy never seen review a watch and wear at the same time..
It suits you Teddy🙂
im 13 and looking for a nice watch 2.5k-5k any recomendations
Nice…but is it a nicer watch than the Patrimony Traditionnelle chronograph?
Which is to me is an absolute VC classic.
I wish they make it smaller. somewhere around 36mm.
If the question is between this or the Lange, then there is no question at all. Lange makes the superior watch (for some). :) VC offers the history angle and is a slimmer dress chrono. Lange’s chrono movement is literally worthy of being in an art museum… it’s gorgeous to behold. But… Lange is like the Omega of the high Horology world. They have some sick tech, but their cases are all a bit thick for my taste. That being said, if it were my money, I’d go Lange.
I truly hope VC can offer up a truly hype-worthy piece because they are clearly at the bottom end of the “holy trinity” in terms of both public awareness and (I think) desirability of offerings. I love the Titanium Everest Dual Time (though I wish it came with a matching bracelet as well as the strap) and I’m hoping they release the 222 in stainless steel at a price that undercuts the Royal Oak by just a few thousand dollars. With Patek leaving the stainless steel sports watch space (i.e., the Nautilus), the time is right for VC to slip in and fill the void to try and pick up some market share. Good luck to the brand!
I wish you'd feature some more independent brands, they're putting out some amazing high horology, have great stories, young up and coming talent and are really passionate about horology, they're the future of the industry and it'd be cool to see or meet a few more of them like SWG do
Of course it's worth it! I worship the shrine that is VC, unfortunately my bank balance doesn't agree. I would love to have this watch.... alas!
Yes to the more VC
Anyone know the song?
It's just laziness beating the 70 year old Lemania movement to death just like Omega. Lange 1815 Chrono with their L 951.5 is on another plane. The Triple Calendrier 1942 on the other hand is using their own 4400 movement, much more attractive priced.
he wearing that chairman mao coat with a turtleneck
Is it worth it? Well that can be said of any watch, even an $80 designer watch. No one "needs" a watch, so no watch is "worth it". A thing is worth what you're willing to pay, whether it's a $60,000 watch or car. I bought a $64,000 car a couple of years ago - I could have bought this watch instead, but I'm very happy with the car.
I'm more into Seagull's ST1903 brand of watches, oh wait.... :)