Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Small Model Watch Review

Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Small Model Watch Review

Description

Class, elegance, and sophistication know no time limit. When instilled upon a tradition passed down from generation to generation, the refinement of a piece will look just as elegant today as it did decades or even centuries ago. This principle is the foundation upon which Vacheron Constantin’s Traditionnelle Small Model is built upon. By reinventing and reusing the crafts established by the brand years ago, the Swiss luxury label is paying tribute to classic luxury timepieces and redefining them for a new and contemporary consumer base.

Design

Value for Money

Positives

Negatives

3.7

Ratings

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Watchmaking is a traditional craft passed down from generation to generation. Despite all the innovations and technological advancements it has seen in the last few decades, the very essences of the craft are still used today. From timeless designs to classic engineering, a lot of the traditions established centuries ago are still alive and well in today’s world of haute horology. A timepiece that manifests the Small Model from Vacheron Constantin’s Traditionnelle collection.

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Release date: January 2018
Price when reviewed: $32,800

Vacheron Constantin’s Traditionnelle Small Model was one of the few feminine standouts during SIHH 2018 in January of this year. With details evident in both “Traditionnelle” and “Patrimony” collections, it was interesting to see that a classic men’s watch was transformed into a beautiful women’s timepiece. Each watch costs $33,000 and is available in three distinct colorways.

Specifications:

• Diameter: 33mm
• Movement: Automatic
• Water Resistant: 30 meters
• Power Reserve: 40 hours
• Frequency: 4Hz
• Strap: Alligator mississippiensis
• Buckle: Adrillon

Pros

The Traditionnelle Small Model watch is a fine piece of classic and traditional watchmaking set for today’s standards. It’s a harmonic mix of elegant design and age-old engineering all encased in one contemporary and sleek look. The watch’s more modern iteration comes with a white gold case and crown and a metal dial, while the more classic-looking piece features 18-karat gold all the way. Topped off with a diamond-encrusted bezel, the Swiss luxury watch brand outdid themselves with their Traditionnelle Small Model and put utmost sophistication back to their current lineup.

Cons

Although beautiful and beguiling, the watch features little to no new design sensibilities. The model offers no innovation or revolution which, while stays true to its name “Traditionnelle,” makes it less exciting compared to other timepieces from competitors or even other selections from the brand. In the highly competitive world of haute horology, newness is the name of the game. And while the market celebrates classic styles and tradition, it only goes so far until a new timepiece changes the game again.

Compare with:

• Piaget Altiplano 18-Karat White Gold and Alligator
• Tiffany Metro 3-Hand
• Breguet Classique 7147 Watch
• Patek Philippe 5078R Grand Complications

Image credits: WatchProZine (featured image), Professional watches, Vacheron Constantin, Luxury Insider, Swiss Luxury, James Edition (article images).