New Watch day - Vacheron Constantin FiftySix
Discussion
Just purchased the new FiftySix Day Date PowerReserve about a week ago. I was deciding between this or the A.Lange Saxonia Small seconds, it was difficult choice as the Lange boutique managed to source the blue dial which is now discontinued. But I'd like my watch to be a bit more practical and preferred to have a power reserve indicator. I may perhaps get a Lange in future when funds permits.
Vacheron Constantin has never been on my radar despite being invited to a few VC events in the past. But my interest peaked when I was invited and introduced the FiftySix line at the VC launch party late last year in Bangkok. Of all 3 models I was immediately drawn to the DayDate but held back from purchasing then (I don't like to buy on impulse). I like how it's not overly dressy, fresh, inconspicuous and understated. I do like the Date only version as well especially the new 'blue note' that was announced recently. I guess VC has done the job in moving me away from Rolex lol. Also it's refreshing that there's no AD games on waiting lists, mark ups, shortages etc etc. It was also a very pleasant experience being at the VC boutiques.
Anyway, thought I'd share some photos
Here are some shots from the party in Bangkok sometime around November 18. I guess it was the time when it was available to purchase.
2 months later, I've decided to get one.
Fresh off the VC boutique. It didn't even make it to the window display.
There are plenty of boxes within a box, and other collaterals i.e manuals, pin, hang tags, card holder, etc.
It comes in the new shiny piano finished box which I much preferred. Box was pretty hefty and well made.
The watch. May not be everyone's cup of tea but I love it! Pictures doesn't do it justice and needs to be tried on the wrist. I can't stop staring at the dial and how the indices reflects the surrounding lights.
The dial was super smooth and it's such a pleasure to set the time. Day changes 15 minutes before midnight and date is pretty much close to midnight.
You could see the boxed type sapphire crystal.
Superluminova Lume, it's somewhere in between green and blue
and some close ups
The hand is nicely polished and rounded off on the Date hand.
And of course the back.
Unlike the simpler Automatic date, this uses VC's in-house caliber 2475 SC/2 with an updated skeletonised 22k rotor.
the attention to detail and finishing is immaculate, definitely worthy of the Poinçon de Genève.
That's it for now. Hope you enjoyed some of the photos.
Vacheron Constantin has never been on my radar despite being invited to a few VC events in the past. But my interest peaked when I was invited and introduced the FiftySix line at the VC launch party late last year in Bangkok. Of all 3 models I was immediately drawn to the DayDate but held back from purchasing then (I don't like to buy on impulse). I like how it's not overly dressy, fresh, inconspicuous and understated. I do like the Date only version as well especially the new 'blue note' that was announced recently. I guess VC has done the job in moving me away from Rolex lol. Also it's refreshing that there's no AD games on waiting lists, mark ups, shortages etc etc. It was also a very pleasant experience being at the VC boutiques.
Anyway, thought I'd share some photos
Here are some shots from the party in Bangkok sometime around November 18. I guess it was the time when it was available to purchase.
2 months later, I've decided to get one.
Fresh off the VC boutique. It didn't even make it to the window display.
There are plenty of boxes within a box, and other collaterals i.e manuals, pin, hang tags, card holder, etc.
It comes in the new shiny piano finished box which I much preferred. Box was pretty hefty and well made.
The watch. May not be everyone's cup of tea but I love it! Pictures doesn't do it justice and needs to be tried on the wrist. I can't stop staring at the dial and how the indices reflects the surrounding lights.
The dial was super smooth and it's such a pleasure to set the time. Day changes 15 minutes before midnight and date is pretty much close to midnight.
You could see the boxed type sapphire crystal.
Superluminova Lume, it's somewhere in between green and blue
and some close ups
The hand is nicely polished and rounded off on the Date hand.
And of course the back.
Unlike the simpler Automatic date, this uses VC's in-house caliber 2475 SC/2 with an updated skeletonised 22k rotor.
the attention to detail and finishing is immaculate, definitely worthy of the Poinçon de Genève.
That's it for now. Hope you enjoyed some of the photos.
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