One of My Favorite Watches EVER: Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921

[@MrMnmn911]

My goodness. What a beautiful excellent timepiece. A wristwatch of classic Art Deco design yet still years ahead of its time in beauty and functionality. Both front and back are artful and tasteful, elegant and timeless. “Timelessness put to motion” is a perfect description. Thanks for showing this beautiful timepiece Teddy.

[@nazimrahemtulla3344]

This is a beautiful watch, thank you for sharing this with us. As a relatively novice collector, I find your videos they are very informative, not to mention inspiring.

[@johnnyboy1586]

I am with you Teddy on this watch to me it's a stunner!

[@thegit8698]

I love Arabic numerals on a watch, they always remind me of my grandfather's watch and a clock my grandmother had on the mantelpiece

[@henrywest7217]

My favorite marque among the so called trilogy. I think that they're sublime.

[@IanMacLeansnv]

Love the 1921 American. I absolutely love the design of my highly unique watch, but can't find any love for it on KZbin. Nothing else looks like it and it's gorgeous. It's a silvery white dial Kirium Chronograph.

[@tryptobphan]

Easily my favorite video review from your channel. Loved the angles, quality, and focus on the watch as well as its history. You're always passionate about watches and your cinematography is finally catching up to your passion, which is amazing.

[@geoffreysmith4618]

I like how you sync’d the hand ticking sound to the music around 1:35-1:42. Well done!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Definitely!!! Also one of my fav watches ever! Want the platinum! 😍

[@thetaingsto]

I love the light scratches on this one. It kinda gives the watch a much more authentic touch

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Agreed! It shows the personal connection to the owner.

[@tim462]

Seeing the minute hand slightely moving in those macro shots is just georgous 😄🤙🏼

[@hazevthewolf178]

A Vacheron Constantin 1921 has become my grail watch. In some sense, it really stands out from the crowd. You said something about the transition from pocket watches to wrist watches and as a fan of pocket watches, I can see the influence of pocket watch design. I like the background music. It added something to my enjoyment of this video. Whoever did your audio mixing got it right.

[@josemuniz5006]

This video has convinced me that the seconds sub-dial doesn't only belong at the 6 position. Asymmetry done right here.

[@jat5828]

My fav dressy driver! - comfortably one of the best dials period - utterly beautiful

[@IULENZA]

One of the most beautiful and charming watch ever made

[@strahinjadjoric8586]

Just one word - perfect watch

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Agreed haha. Love this thing!

[@bim1537]

Strahinja Djoric But that’s two words.

[@strahinjadjoric8586]

Bim tehnically yes but in watch language its one word 😂

[@jayh9144]

Wrong show

[@sevengone]

The only gold watch I could ever see myself getting. The style is so perfect.

[@klsupreme251]

It definetly is one of the if not the most beautiful watch in my opinion. What I am not sure of, is do i like the seconds dial more on 6 o clock or 3 o clock, but actually both are incredible

[@stusims6567]

I love this design! It not only works while driving, but also anytime you want a time check. I’m guessing it is out of my personal price range, but if I could afford it would be at the top of my list!

[@davidofglenbrook4487]

That VC is a beautiful watch. Looks a little like my Lange 1815 Up/Down but with everything tilted...

[@oliverwiegand1690]

Thank you for the great video. One of my favourite watches of Vacheron Constantin. Finally a video of a heavy used worn Vacheron Constantin Americain 1921 with scratches and dents on the case. A watch is supposed to be worn!

[@DCTag]

I love that the owner is actually wearing the watch. Scratches give it character

[@Ya0Yao]

This watch has been on the top of my grocery list for three years.

[@samsunga10samsung78]

How to be rich? Teach me the principles for money?

[@JonathansCoffeeJournal]

Wow! Fantastic video Teddy. In my opinion, this is one of your best presented and most interesting videos on a singular watch to date. Great quality and I love the close up shots. As far as your question at the end of the video, I’m pretty vanilla when it comes to what I like with watches. I do like the style of this watch, and the Santos de Cartier as well. Thanks again for the great videos and content!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you so much Ethan! I am a lover of the santos too! But you’re probably right in that many don’t like it. Thanks for watching!

[@123mgarten]

Thanks for your wonderful videos, Teddy. They're always informative, interesting and relevant. Your channel is one of my favorites.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

I appreciate it mike! So glad you all enjoy these!

[@tarquesh]

The beautiful fact about this watch is that it deserve more than a few lines. It deserve a story, a book. Vacheron is the Swiss watch maison who made this exclusive peace of timekeeping. The ha1921 is that kind of watch which you can buy to celebrate your marriage, and it stay for good. The art deco is one of the greatest styles time ever created, and it have charm. 1920-1939. More styles like Bauhaus, Barok, Modern, Jugendstil, Pop art, and many more are great to implement in watches. Or the style the design department put in watch design. VC made more beautiful watches next to the ha1921, for example a Quai De l’ille. That Teddy was in the production unit, is a privilege that he got in his pocket. And what to think about a visit at F.P. Journe in Geneva. I as an Omega follower, i can also appreciate the work and effort of other great watch Maison’s. Vacheron is that kind of tradition that made time to keep in your heart.

[@chrisplummer9639]

So great.! Almost pulled the trigger on one yesterday. This just makes me want it even more

[@onlinemarc]

"The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it." Oscar Wilde 😂

[@jeeperspeepers8323]

Always first class videos. The best channel on KZbin without a doubt. Thanks, Teddy.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Appreciate you Charles! Thanks for watching!

[@garrettjanssen7683]

Ugh this and the Longines A7 are just so incredible. If I could start a brand, a rotated dial would be a design hallmark

[@lipinglin1994]

The scuff marks on the watch really make it look like a historique piece!

[@thetimemachine3828]

I'm re-watching some of your videos on an insomniatic Teus. night/Wednes. morning in Melbourne, Australia. This timepiece? I don't have words to describe it's beauty. It is visceral. Literally. I feel my love of and desperation to own this watch physically in my 'gut' Amazing. Nice production BTW, I mean in general, but specifically for this post.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks my friend! You put it well with this comment. This was my favorite review I did all of 2019. This piece is just special.

[@thetimemachine3828]

Teddy Baldassarre - Argh Teddy, I watched SO MANY of your old uploads last night, well this morning, I broke YT! My feed: TB, other watch related channel, TB, TB, another watch related channel, TB, Bob's Burgers (I watch that too!), TB, TB, yet another watch related video, TB, TB, TB...rince, repeat! If your analytics are weird this week, don't freak, that's just me. 😶

[@jarl7229]

Im going to fail no nut november if you keep posting watches like this.

[@abundancecast]

coomer

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@TheEpicProjects300K]

It's that time of the year again

[@1517the_year]

Love your videos, only recently got into watches and have found your videos to be really educational. Mainly due to the fact that your preferences are wildly different to mine. Still thanks for the quality content lad.

[@riodwiputra7281]

My Favorite Watch EVER is FP Journe Chronometre a Resonance (Platinum one) its just looks so Gorgeous and with some gorgeous movement inside. altho im sure its not for everyone taste :)

[@traviswatts6661]

Tried this on recently. The rose gold version. Absolutely stunning. 😍

[@Thirteenwindows]

Great job Teddy. In my humble opinion I believe this has got to be one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen. I can easily compare it with the original Ferrari GTO which is categorized as the most beautiful car in the world. The price merits it.

[@robdavis1248]

The look is so unique and is my favorite.

[@Olav3D]

Gonna be my grail watch for sure!

[@ArnavSenguptaPlus]

This is an absolute gem Teddy! I just bought the Timex TW000CP18 for less than 20 dollars which seems to pay homage to this!

[@ErikS-]

I think VC is really underrated as a watch brand. Its all “Gerald Genta” nowadays and unfortunately (or lucky) they dont have a GG design. They just make stunning movements and watches, If this watch is yours, you make me a bit jealous🤩 First time I see this model. Its nice!

[@Tourtiere34]

VC is one of those absolutely fantastic brand, but just don't seem to get as much love as AP and PP. Now I really gotta watch that visit at their factory!

[@nackytacky]

Wow! Wonderful review as always! When I saw this on Instagram, I just fell in love for it and it has now become part of my grails together with the Nautilus.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

It is a grail of mine as well. Such a lovely and unique watch!

[@whatsinanameish]

The platinum version with blue numerals causes my heart to flutter just a tad.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Awesome taste Robert!

[@henrywest7217]

Mine too!

[@universalcitizen7544]

same here

[@gwimmer98]

Hey Teddy, I’ve been with your channel since about April or May of 2018 and I just want to say the channel has really developed in an awesome way. My video request is this: please make a video about the shirts you wear in your videos. They look very high quality and have great styles. I would like to know where you get them from!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Appreciate it man. Most of the places I shop at for my oxfords are Taylor Stitch and J Crew

[@floydwilson4998]

It's the finest Breguet that they never made.

[@williamrohn-u5m]

This screems ROAD TRIP . you could collect it . ID ROCK THIS EVERY WEEKEND scratches be damned

[@GeorgeFrideric71]

The polarising PloProf from Omega is one that I like (probably not enough to actually buy though)...

[@MS-sy8ls]

TJ S I love that watch too. Nothing else even remotely like it

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Great example. I could never pull it off but many love it

[@rodrigogutierrezreyes4702]

Love that this watch has scratches visible. It makes it kind of unique. This one is definitely one of my grail watches

[@jordanoh1328]

I love VC and this watch but I would love to understand why the second hand doesn’t have the 60 degree mark pointing the same way as the 12 o’clock on the dial

[@DarthMalaks_Missing_Lower_Jaw]

*sigh* grail watch. After buying this, I have to buy a Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing to go with it.

[@milosbrajkovic9855]

Alvis TD 21 will do, for the fraction of the cost!

[@johnnyboy1586]

​@@milosbrajkovic9855my father owned this car

[@emanuele20x]

Teddy reviews like no other! Good job.

[@tosushil]

Excellent review, u were able to express ur emotions so well.......love from india

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you my friend! I really enjoyed doing this review.

[@Ejonesvideo]

Beautiful watch. Teddy, I love the review and history given here in your video. I can only dream of owning a watch like this.

[@dr.omar.insights2000]

Thanks for the effort in reviewing this nice watch

[@martinfox2244]

Besides the rotation I like number font. Examples would be the Seiko spc133/131 and ssc081.

[@jcordic]

Glorious timepiece!

[@JorgeRodriguez-ib4ox]

Sorry I’m day late, but I’m here. Great video as always, very good looking watch!!!

[@rctezluh42069]

fantastic, the way those dials are setup is so cool!!!!

[@TheKatava]

So very nice. VC are so much nicer looking than any Patek models

[@VersedNJ]

Beautiful watch. Like the color, like the arabic font's. Thanks for your review.

[@postpunker82]

Tempted to start a "Modern Watches does 1910's - 1920's styles" Starting with the Longines Heritage 1918 and then this.

[@arlopoetiray5534]

One of my bucket list 😍

[@traviswatts6661]

Absolutely love this piece 😍

[@FirestormAA]

Love this immediately I saw it! This gonna me my grail!

[@cedarcanoe]

Very surprised to see such a small balsnce wheel on it. Great video Teddy!

[@CptnWinkee]

People are polarized somewhat about the Heuer Monaco. I love it.

[@bluecataldar5068]

So elegant and unique . Luvvvvv it

[@flatspin7]

Amazing watch! Simply stunning... unless you are a lefty who wears a watch on the right hand!

[@simonorr594]

Video idea: Seiko Astron. It's the 50th anniversary of the world's first quartz watch in a few days. No vids on it! I'm going to Seiko World tomorrow to see if they have one

[@shaifulothman7442]

There's one for Southeby HK Auction next week, going for cheaper than market

[@vinaypande]

I have seen old 1920s drivers watches that are not Vacheron that employ the identical design. A question tho’ - I wear my watch on the right hand wrist. Is there a right hand version of this watch?

[@kevinhan721]

In strictly design point of view, between yellow gold and white gold which gild do you think if matches better with this particular design and watch?

[@CAP18]

Hi, I am going to buy a Patrimony 42mm manual or a Historique American 1921, but I would like you to explain why there is such a high difference of price between the two models despite they have the same caliber 4400. I am sure there is a reason, but it’s important for me to know before taking the final decision. Thanks. Paolo

[@davidhunternyc1]

Earlier 1921's are smaller and would fit my wrist better. Which watches in the 1921 ouvre are the most valuable and why? Thanks.

[@alessandrobottero6544]

Very nice video and review! :) This used to be my favorite Vacheron as well, until I noticed that the small seconds dial is not oriented in the same direction as the main dial. Now I cannot unsee that, and it is quite annoying. If I’m not mistaken, in the original model this was not the case, the small seconds dial being oriented as the main one. Do you maybe happen to know why they decided to change this detail?

[@JohnSmith-ck5qk]

The rotated dial is perfect for keyboard typers who want to glance at their watch while typing

[@joseandrade8811]

Quite something! I would love to try one of these!

[@hichambenmira]

A stunning piece wow.

[@rogerthat309]

Beautiful watch!

[@bx8garageman]

Very nice and informative review thank you for sharing

[@SergioRodriguez-es1di]

Love your vídeos and watches...

[@panayiotiskyriacou5118]

perfect. i like cushion case watches. have a panerai, soon a cartier drive, and hopefully this one sometime in the distant future :)

[@marzukalotaibi5575]

I wish I could advise you about these watches and love to be for everyday use. Edox is flawed in size and weight and it's a battery but it has durability and a name as well as the Tissot TISSOT GENTLEMAN T1274101104100(Quartz) Delfin Blue Dial Men's Stainless Steel Watch 53005 3M BUIN(Quartz) Hudson 38 Automatic Date - Midnight Blue(ETA2824-1) Spinnaker CAHILL mid size SP-5075 (miyota 8215)

[@CptnWinkee]

Eric Ripert is frequently photographed wearing one of these.

[@J.Millhouse]

Eric Leser he has an Overseas, too! Must be a fan of the brand

[@elikroos4873]

Can someone please let me know if a Vacheron exists with a triangular case, I could swear I've seen it before but can't find it anywhere. Since I can't find it on Google I'm probably way off

[@edwardcm9175]

This watch looks awesome

[@herbmerced7780]

My wife loves this watch....I love the overseas...

[@polariz666]

The one thing that you didnt really touch upon too much is the price. Compare the RRP of the 1921 American and line it up against the Traditionelle small seconds - both precious metal, same movement. Inexplicably the 1921 is £31000 and the Traditionelle is £18,300. That's alot of quids for someone to rotate the movement 45 degrees!

[@mattcron9421]

The Xeric halograph is a design that I really like. But can turn many off.

[@prodigytan]

Any similar looking cheaper alternatives with the same slanted view style ?

[@shouryabhattacharjee6220]

Try to cover the Cornes de Vache as there are not many videos on the internet on that watch.

[@Wooooosaaaaaa]

Love this watch

[@gitmoholliday5764]

just a thought.. if it is a "drivers" watch maybe it would be more practical to wear it right handed .. so the dial should be turned "north west" at 11hrs instead of north east 13hrs

[@andrewsonSsdd]

GITMO Holliday Wrong country

[@AnindaCBR1k]

Love at first sight

[@mattcron9421]

I agree a beautiful watch.

[@austinzizzi1142]

My favorite VC

[@donrossi1603]

Very Cool Watch..!!👍 How much is the modern version?

[@JohnKExp]

Teddy, can you the series we’re you go to stores and buy the best watch ?

[@mathieuvaillancourt3219]

Love the design. I understand the concept but the thing that bugs me is that the second isn't shifted like the rest of the dial.

[@77cjam]

No doubt a beautifully made watch but really not one for me. Great informative video as usual 👍

[@LPJMagicmusic]

You remind me of Brian Dietzen/Jimmy Palmer off NCIS