Vacheron Constantin: Excellence in Watchmaking | Dallas Boutique Tour | Kirby Allison

[@SEJONGTAEKWONDO]

This interview makes me an absolute fan of Vacheron Constantin. Even though I will probably never be able to afford one. Many thanks to Alexander Schmiedt for his personal and authentic enthusiasm and Kirby Allison for his gentle interview style.

[@MrKirinren]

Thank you, Kirby, for presenting this topic at the level it deserves, i.e. putting focus on the craftsmanship and passion, instead of discussing watches as an 'investment', like most of the other folks. It only works with the right brands and VC is certainly one of them.

[@domi7171]

exactly right

[@shaundomingue6509]

Kirby. Fantastic episode. Vacheron Constantin= Style, Elegance, "If you know, you know". 👍👍

[@firminshepherd4834]

High time Kirby got into watches! Great stuff!

[@nudaveritas6322]

Excellent Video !!!!!!!!!!! One of the finest Branch of Watchmaking

[@kirbyallison]

Vacheron makes some incredible pieces... and I love their understated elegance.

[@tictocbang7443]

Was just there. Outstanding staff at the boutique. Beautiful watches. Some great boutiques in that mall.

[@Civera89]

Never thought I’d see this on your channel. While I’m in Colorado and we don’t have a VC boutique, we often fly to Dallas to visit my wife’s family. This and the Patek boutique are always fun stops. My dream is either the Patek 5227J/R or a VC Patrimony. Love the simple elegance of these dress watches and ogle them every time I’m in town.

[@kirbyallison]

Those are both beautiful watches! Such classics!

[@HistoryRepeat]

As a proud owner of the VC Triple Calendar, I would suggest you take a look at it too. The 4400 caliber is classic elegance. I am grateful the watch was covered in this video!

[@immytayy7346]

Did not expect Kirby and team to visit Vacheron! Looking forward to collect the Historiques American 1921 some day in the upcoming years!

[@kirbyallison]

Great!

[@saqz11]

Loved this video Kirby & the team, well done to all involved

[@hemantishwaran5741]

Those hand finished details must make it difficult to counterfeit a VC watch. Really enjoyed this lovely video about a brand I’m learning about

[@tm55555]

This is a cool boutique, I would like to note that the AP boutique is just across from the VC boutique and the vibe is completely different. The VC boutique had a nice opening celebration as well!

[@kirbyallison]

Yes! And I really appreciated how the Vacheron boutique integrated the work of a local Dallas artist. It was a nice touch. The boutique is very well-done.

[@rey_s90]

AP don’t have to work or offer great service, their royal oaks sell themselves, that’s the issue.

[@ChrisCiborowski]

Great boutique and wonderful staff. Visited earlier this year. Huge fan of VC!

[@JamyRyals]

I enjoyed your presentation of truly beautiful watches! I love a calendar complication myself.

[@kirbyallison]

Calendar and dual time complications my two favorite.

[@ryanroy76]

Really enjoy the watch content. It fits perfectly into your content. Thank you Kirby.

[@megasoid]

Thanks for this segment!

[@ianwalls4976]

Thankyou Kirby . Just amazing 👏

[@tsibren]

Fantastic video and conversation with Alexander and very good questions from Kirby. Vacheron is defnitely my all-time favorite watch brand.

[@StefanoTatti]

Thank you Kirby, what a beautiful episode. I will just say that, as an European, a classic 2 hand watch diameter is 34/38, definitely not 40mm.

[@baba98052]

I have 2 overseas, the first one is a gen 2, and is almost 20 years old. The design of the overseas is amazing, because it is not a scratch magnet. My 2nd generation still looks new.

[@downingbethune8758]

I'm a huge fan of Vacheron Constantin's dress watches. I've had my eye on a VC Patrimony for years but have never been in a position to pull the trigger. I gave my wife a VC Magellan for Christmas years ago. Beautiful watch. If the makeup of the Trinity were up to me, I'd substitute A. Lange & Sohne for Audemars Piguet.

[@petermaag9622]

One of my fav brands, pure class. Fortunate to own one of their pieces. Man that Historique 21 remains a smoker 😊

[@seaguls9974]

Incredible insights into amazing time pieces!!

[@sindicate6]

Kirby, I really enjoy what you have done with this channel to connect all areas of quality craftsmanship! Please cover all the "mainstay" brands and also keep your eye out for the high end independent brands as well that are quickly establishing themselves as a challengers to the big historical brands.

[@Sovnarkom]

It's always cool to see someone moving around Dallas, where I've been. I hope the weather was good to you.😮

[@rockys3654]

I’ll be in Dallas next month and I will be stopping by this shop

[@kirbyallison]

It's one to certainly not miss!

[@rockys3654]

@@kirbyallison I would love to stop by your shop as well!

[@MrJamescord]

I drove from El Paso, Texas to get my watch at this shop. I worked with Pilar and her staff, they are such kind, friendly people and a joy to work with. I purchased the Triple Calander and love it. I fell in love with about 6 of the watches and got to try them all on. The shop is surrounded by several other interesting shops that are also worth seeing. You can spend a few hours in the area.

[@anfusolunnie]

Outstanding video.I have to go with the MAMACOO, especially with that green dial as my favorite

[@AloneIranKing]

Man i hope i was like this guy, no worries about wars no worries about money and work safety no worries of the future no worries of growing old and remaing single. Your country is best

[@DrtyMikeNDaBoyz]

you will get there mr iranking

[@AloneIranKing]

@@DrtyMikeNDaBoyz i hope man, i hope, this regime in Iran just destroying our livelihood

[@wqsnsr8]

America is destroying your livelihood, @AloneIranKing.

[@thomashelm6931]

​@@AloneIranKingI have been to Tehran, in the mid-1970s. The Persian people are wonderful! Unlike no other in the world, with the culture. Absolutely enjoyed my times there. Governments are a bitch! Best wishes to You sir!

[@ziperian1000]

How did I not know there was a VC boutique in Dallas? Thank you for the excellent video .

[@ellardgrudzinski]

that was incredible. what a beautiful watch and what great work you did on it!MAMACOO

[@BigKeith510]

The new overseas is the most beautiful integrated strap watch ive seen.

[@alexanderovando3832]

Awesome video, Kirby!

[@MetikalMan]

By far my favorite timepiece producer. I will track down a vintage VC pocket watch.

[@williamfahey6066]

Great video. I really like the Rose Gold Watch with the Colbalt Blue Face. Jeff

[@wqsnsr8]

Wow..Beautiful

[@professorpelotard7925]

Oh wow! This is amazing. Vacheron is such a fantastic brand. I almost feel like I grew up with them, my father always wore a Vacheron Constantin (and still does) and has owned several. I have also had the pleasure of meeting their heritage Director, Christian Selmoni, on several occasions. Very interesting man. I would rather have a VC than a Patek or any other in vouge watch brands. Exceptional heritage and beautifully understated designs (for the most part).

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

At 20:10. The American 1921 I saw in a window at an AD in Toronto. It was love at first sight.

[@kevinschleedorn5521]

Never forget Lange & Söhne!

[@MrParadigm1981]

My 1921 is my favorite vacheron

[@NothingAtreyu]

I would love to see a movie about how this guy developed that kind of love for watches.

[@alejandrososa5146]

Great video! Do Invicta next!

[@popecosh307]

I’ll take them all

[@Dakota-d4n]

I m a fan of old gold Bulova and Hamilton from 1940 and 1960 it fits my style

[@sutats]

Wonderful watches. Hopefully somebody they'll slim down their Overseas Chronograph and update the movement to higher and modern specifications.

[@clarkmackintosh891]

Love that he covered the brand on his channel. They’re top of the pile for me within the holy trinity of Swiss watch makers because of their understated elegance, design language, and aren’t dependent on one model to carry the brand. Need some work on that pronunciation though… Vah-sher-ohn Con-stan-tan.

[@jmartin2778]

Great video! It's very difficult to grasp the level of finishing and the tactile nature of these time pieces. They stand up to a jewelers loop and it's almost impossible to find an imperfection. Additionally, for the manual wind VC, the smoothness of the wind feels really special. Kirby, I thing that Overseas would fit perfectly into your collection!

[@DarrenBladeSnider]

I must be nice to have easy access to such shops.

[@Rainy_Day12234]

Great historic brand.

[@360fanboy360]

you should do some more content with Teddy Baldassarre

[@OngoGablogian185]

I've always loved the Overseas but hated that they were so damn big. I need to try on this 34.5mm and see how it fits.

[@jackmehoff9595]

Unlike AP, PP, and Rolex, every single VC boutique you step into, sales reps are always professional and welcoming. ALS is also like this.

[@charleslyall4911]

Yes JLC are very underrated timepieces and have the most in-house movements,but not in the same league as the top 3

[@tictocbang7443]

Many of their pieces are absolutely at the same level.

[@algo2017]

Standing at the “Zenith” of horology 😂

[@maxine2798]

I am a JLC person but I have been looking for a relatively straightforward VC for some years now. I missed a couple at auction, they are not some hidden watch secret!!

[@matthewcoupeofficial]

I personally like the early 2000’s Overseas best.

[@richardpeters4086]

"Theatre" spelt correctly on the shopping centre sign !! I thought he was in Dallas ?

[@Modernicus]

Patrimony 39 excellent

[@1AEROSOL.1PUFF]

I LOVE ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY DATE IN PLATINUM, VACHERON IS NOT MY TASTE, GREAT VIDEO 😊

[@yamuiemata]

Dose Vacheron Constantin have the same sales policy as Rolex/Omega and AP? As in you need to prove you're a worthy client to purchase a specific piece? Thanks for any insight provided

[@tictocbang7443]

It’s easier to get a Vacheron

[@JT-dk3mw]

I’ll chose a VC or ALS over a Patek any day of the week

[@danielmiller1462]

Your crazy. I’m a giant VC fan and one of my grails is a 222. but nothing holds a flame to Pateks high end master complications.

[@robertlasich747]

​@@danielmiller1462💯

[@MaxSoininen]

I would chose a JLC over all three.

[@jamesrawlins735]

I'd chose any of the three. Each company has watches I absolutely adore (but can never afford.)

[@Rainy_Day12234]

@@danielmiller1462If you have a few million for a watch Patek is the best.

[@udosteinhauser5661]

Hallo Herr Schmiedt, falls Sie das hier lesen, Gratulation. Sehr schade, dass ich nicht einfach in Dallas vorbeikommen kann, um mir diese Schmuckstücke anzuschauen. Die Nr. 4 ist eine absolute Topuhr auch wenn meine eigene Präferenz in Richtung Overseas Dual Time geht. Na, vielleicht bekomme ich die Uhr in der Boutique in Amsterdam. Alles Gute. US

[@roshansamrobert]

WOW GET THE 777

[@365USA]

28:41 Who would scream your name louder? The watch? Or your wife when she finds out you bought it? ⌚

[@Shawn-o4z8y]

What is oat oralagi?

[@uiski7956]

High watchmaking skills

[@stickshifter8]

A type of cereal

[@alexanderjentes]

Vacheron wins over Patek and Breguet any day. And yet, nobody ever mentions A. Lange & Söhne!

[@kgl0002]

Oh yes, old Highland Park

[@connorhowe2679]

hell ya kirby

[@gabigolz]

Wonderful video. Thank you. The thing I like the most is that I personally don’t connect so much with VC, but nonetheless I can admire the brand for what it is and for what it offers.

[@kirbyallison]

Thanks for sharing!

[@williamhuang2976]

I thought Kirby would buy one or a few of them.

[@kirbyallison]

One day... one day... I'm still waiting for my big KZbin royalty check...

[@williamhuang2976]

@@kirbyallison VC is one of my favorite watch brands, so classic. It'd fit your style perfectly. I live in Allen, a northern Dallas suburb, bought all the shoe care stuff from you. Wish you the best!

[@irong105]

Kirby, it's time you visited Roland Murphy and RGM watches for bespoke American Made watches.

[@da___man]

Someday

[@samgrant83]

Look to VC in the 60's and 70's - I've a couple of one-off bespoke pieces of that era - they need to bring more of that ethos to the current catalogue so that you could choose a basic case shape, then a particular dial and hands, etc, but have a guarantee that you'll be the only person allowed to own that particular combination of elements. This plays into the "one of not many" aesthetic that they push for hard. In the past VC would never ever sell more than 12 of any particular combination of case shape, dial, hands etc - that ensured that your chance of meeting a fellow VC wearer with the exact same watch as you was almost non-existant in real world conditions. Rather than the faux-production limitations of a Rolex etc, VC would be better off reverting back to some of those 60's principles that makes that era of the watches so diverse and interesting. My ultra-thin auto has hand-beaten white gold on the case, and now flies so under the radar that it is wearable and extremely discreet, as well as being delightful for being one of a kind.

[@kirbyallison]

Would love to see some photographs of these!!

[@22magnum68]

Oh, Kirbs. It is Kahn-Stan.TAH

[@sahillodhi640]

We want sale

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

Kirby - I think it's time for you to buy the America 1921 and Patrimony watches. Both of those watches would be suitable for a formal affair or day at the office.

[@headgroundsman1650]

Vacheron Con Stan tan....

[@downingbethune8758]

Or as the Swiss say, "Vshon Kshonshon." 😃

[@stickshifter8]

Yes, he butchered the name badly, as so many others, including some members of the watch industry. Sad…

[@invisiblerules9566]

Even though it’s spelt Constantin its pronounced Constantan because Constantin is feminine name.

[@tictocbang7443]

It’s a French pronunciation. Nothing to do with gender.

[@avenuefive8593]

Classic dress watches range is between 36 to 38mm not 40 , 42.

[@tbd1613]

Lets be honest. VC was riding the coat tails of the Nautilus. They made people buy a ton of crap to get an Overseas. Now you can get any Overseas in the grey below retail. Nobody really wants a complicated VC.

[@boskobeljic9895]

There is no holy trinity. Vasheron is one end only, then few empty places, then Patek and others.

[@tictocbang7443]

😂

[@TheDarlowiak]

Finely sth SMALLEr than 42mm , thanks.

[@JimJones762x39]

I love VC but 34mm is girl sized

[@jakstrike1]

Show me the 222

[@joaquinmanansala]

If you know you know.

[@Konastang18]

I’ll stick with my Casio G Shock from Wal Mart. It takes a licking whether at altitude in the air or under water. Bomb proof for the very steep price of $100. 😂

[@Mjaf23]

38-40 is classic apparently… for a company that is known for dress watches its bizarre to hear such a statement

[@rantingcullinarian]

Yeah, but is it as good as a Timex?

[@warhammerfaction]

Only two of their watches trade over retail price ill stick to Patek and Rolex

[@stickshifter8]

It’s “ConstanTAN”, Kirby, not “ConstanTEEN”. Next time please do your research to avoid butchering the brand name, especially if you visit Jaeger LeCoultre.

[@kirbyallison]

I’m from Texas. I barely speak English. Give me a break. 😅

[@stickshifter8]

@@kirbyallison Don’t belittle yourself. I am sure you can pull a “ConstanTAN”, despite your Franciscan monk lifestyle and simple tastes 😉

[@DaksheshCorado]

I absolutely love watches, the high end watch brands are out of my budget but the MAMACOO has literally an almost duplicate of every single watch on the market . Always a great but no matter your budget.

[@SR-Jensen]

Maybe you should do a video with producer michael, think it would be a nice colab, diffrent styles of videos, but think you would work great togeather

[@jamesrawlins735]

I wonder if he's done a video with Mr. Wonderful (Shark Tank), who is one of the most famous watch collectors and has videos on the subject on YT.

[@kirbyallison]

No, but please connect us!

[@randomsitisee7113]

I’ll chose Casio over VC any day. The holy trinity is shit at time keeping

[@urbandaniel100]

f.p journe next

[@NikotineStyle]

Kirby can you teach this guy about suits and dressing well? He is swimming in his sport jacket most likely off the rack in a tall size when he should be in regular. The dirty tan color of the jacket with 3 buttons makes it look even more dated. I recognize the brand is from the 1700s but he should modernize his style and get the tailoring right.

[@francoism1537]

Terrible pronunciation 😂

[@stephencurry8552]

Thing is, the need to readjust the distribution of wealth in the US. Since the Reagan administration. Increases in GDP have been sucked up by the one tenth of the one per cent. Long past time for said group to pay their taxes. Enough free-riding.

[@JamesSmith-qv9qo]

Why are you watching a luxury channel?

[@Shawn-o4z8y]

There is rolex and patek, everything else doesn’t really matter

[@topangacailah]

Been watching your videos for a while now and was inspired to start a collection. Started with the AMZWATCH, its specs for price and clean looks, now am looking for a dress watch to add.

[@SoDoSoPa-ShiTpaTown]

why the 1 glove?

[@seminky5341]

Oj simpson borrowed ir

[@stickshifter8]

It’s cold in Dallas

[@WINDINGCROWNS]

Can use the glove to wipe watch off. Dust or finger prints. Can use as a microfiber cloth

[@UliseHiriart]

Yes, I have bought from MAMACOO more than once. I even bought a new Omega Speedmaster which came with the fancy box and packaging. I am thrilled with all my purchases here. I would purchase from MAMACOO again for sure.