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13 June 2019, 09:56 PM | #1 |
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Vacheron Constantin Fifty-six SS Chronograph
Was just over at the VC dealer to try on VCO again to see if I warmed up to the large size.
The SA started displaying a blue VC FiftySix time-only model. Not really what I was after but must say the polishing of the case is very nice, reminds of Grand Seiko Zaratsu polishing. Anyway then she showed me a VC FiftySix Stainless steel Chronograph, automatic, in the catalogue. That actually got my interest, 40mm case, 12.1(?) mm tall and looked nice from pictures although it reminded a little of a JLC master. Should have taken a picture from catalogue because I cannot find any info from VC website. Has anyone seen this model or have more info? |
14 June 2019, 12:25 AM | #2 |
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I don't think it has been released yet.. don't see any info anywhere on internet.
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14 June 2019, 03:21 AM | #3 |
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Do you mean the day date? Kind of looks like chronograph registers.
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Nope, it was a chronograph for sure. Had three registers and date at 4. The buttons was flat type, like JLC Master control chrono. I asked which movement, but she gave me some internal VC number. Perhaps same as in VCO chrono. Would get back with price and expected delivery. |
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15 June 2019, 07:59 PM | #5 |
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I have seen the same chrono in the dealer's catalogue. I'll see if I could find the picture on my phone later. The only thing is the movement is not Geneva Seal, it could be that so the prices are not over the roof. However afaik these are not in production, it could be something in the pipeline.
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As for no Geneva seal; either the entry level 56 is selling great as such VC feel they do not need the seal on the chrono or VC have dug in their heels and ignored the criticism of the lack of the seal on the entry level 56. Personally, considering all other 56 have the Geneva Seal, the lack of one on the chrono feels like a mistake. |
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15 June 2019, 08:46 PM | #7 |
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I'm wondering if I'm allowed to post these photos as it's only available in the dealer's catalogue?
AFAIk it's priced between the DayDate and the Complete Calendar. |
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16 June 2019, 05:17 AM | #9 |
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Here you go:
It does look quite similar to the DayDate. Comparing both side by side. |
16 June 2019, 05:22 AM | #10 |
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Beautiful dial. Good looking watch.
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16 June 2019, 12:45 PM | #12 |
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Could have gone without that 4 o'clock date, but I like it.
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16 June 2019, 06:09 PM | #13 |
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Thanks for posting the photos. Considering that it is in the 2018 catalogue, I wonder whether VC scrapped the chrono.
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16 June 2019, 08:16 PM | #14 |
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Thanks for finding and posting the pics!!
Think it looks good but might be to bland, especially when missing the Geneva seal. Should definitely be worth to see if it comes out. |
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That's what I think too. Maybe they are gauging to see how well the FiftySix series would run? Also I still think it looks visually similar to the DayDate
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16 June 2019, 08:21 PM | #16 |
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Is it just a fancier version of this?
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16 June 2019, 08:23 PM | #17 |
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The one thing that might be annoying in the long run with fiftysix are those numbers. I like that the case is a little different.
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17 June 2019, 03:35 AM | #18 |
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Didn't like the JLC Master Control series, the printed dial felt lacking across all three.
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Anybody have any info on the caliber 1336? It is 26.2 mm, obviously too small for the 40 mm case. Why didn’t they use the larger cal 5200 found in the Overseas Chronograph? Is 1336 a cheaper outsourced movement? I can’t imagine that VC made a new smaller movement since they pretty much only have large watches these days. Or is it a modular chrono built on the Cartier movement found in the 56 time and date watch?
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So which of any of the fifty-six models have the seal? Also, how important is having it? I presume it’s added value on the resale? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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The argument goes by one particular model not having the seal it weakens the entire brand. Personally, I think that argument is a load of ... but VC copped a lot of criticism from the watch media (as well as from forum posters) due to that one watch not having the seal. The result also has led to a lot of misinformation where in any discussion about the 56 range, people assume that the entire line do not have the seal. |
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As the chrono has not seen the light of day, I am almost certain that the negative reaction to the time and date model not having the seal led to the watch being scrapped (or to be released later with a VC movement). |
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Don’t understand how this slipped through all the watch press. Thanks for posting.
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Here's the one with Geneva Seal
The movement is similar to the Traditionelle DayDate except for the skeletonised rotor. |
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