Why Experts Choose This Watch Over a Patek Philippe | Watchfinder & Co.

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[@neilmartin7776]

It might be heresy to say it, but I think that in recent years, Vacheron has very much overtaken Patek as the height of Swiss horology. The movement on this watch only proves it, it's absolutely stunning. I think these days, only Lange can truly compete with Vacheron for quality (outside of custom builds like Roger Smith)

[@johnnashsnr8563]

Vacheron has always been true to it's heritage and quality. They have not sold out to celebrities and fads and Marvel superhero deals to make more money. This is truly a serious watch collector's watch. You don't buy it for the bling or for the fame or because a tennis superstar or rapper wears it. You buy it because you know, that only a few will ever own one, for the right reasons.

[@cls63amgwagon34]

Vacheron is king, notice how we’ve never seen any tiny issues on a vacheron during these videos, while we always see little tiny errors on PP and AP and Rolex as well during the macro shots

[@russellhyam5807]

CLS63AMG WAGON Sorry but the standard of printing of the N on VACHERON is below par for a £38K watch imho 🤷‍♂️

[@wibble5676]

@@russellhyam5807 you have quite an eye there sir.

[@russellhyam5807]

Martin Pease Thank you Sir, if you’re spending that type of money on a watch stuff like that will grate when you’re checking out the dial with a loupe 😡

[@UndergroundNicho]

Tre owner of watch finder is the same as Vacheron and A Lange . Of course you are never going to see a bad publicity for certain brands here, the same can’t be said for other brands. It just marketing I guess 🤷‍♂️

[@leyay7540]

@@UndergroundNicho I have seen many flaws on Lange watches on this channel.

[@Zhanchi4ever]

I put your videos on while working so you can keep me company, your voice is very calming. Sometimes I glance over to my phone for some incredible shots of even more incredible watches, thank you for your great work!

[@tar1895]

1950s Swiss watch aesthetics are beautiful

[@SwissWatchGang]

One of my grail watches!

[@roamready9732]

"You don't tell the time on a Vacheron Constantin." Brilliant and accurate, it's a bit like going to a museum for education but being stopped dead by a Picasso.

[@PB-cx7wf]

This tribute to Vacheron Constantin touched me thoroughly. Although I could not describe my feelings about that brand as poetic and precise like you did, but I basically share the same emotions. I still don’t own my personal VC timepiece because of two simple problems: 1. Could not yet decide which model to choose: a Fifty-six, an Overseas, a Quai de l’Ile or a Harmony Dual Time? They are all so unique and beautiful watches, I would like to have all of them! 2. The reason why I still not even started with the first one... well, to be honest: it’s a lot of money for such a tiny instrument!

[@johnnyguitar6697]

You could do a lot worse than getting a Quai de l'Ile. It is beautifully executed, very distinctive and, as far as VC is concerned, quite reasonably priced for a watch bearing the Geneva hallmark.

[@barkleyignx7633]

I don't know how many times I have watched this, dozens, at least. This is the best post for this reference that I have seen. You also did a wonderful job on the PP5960, my two favourite watches. Thank you.

[@pyzik200]

That is a beautiful watch. I typically tend to stay away from Roman numerals, but only having them placed at 6 & 12 and bars for the rest looks good on this dial.

[@sameagle988]

Bleach bypass for filmstock has been done since the late 1930s. It was a popular effect in the '50s before Deakins rediscovered it. (nothing against him, he is a certifiable genius) Best use of it was arguably in "Seven". Film is beautiful, you have to know what you are doing to utilize it. It's harder to do and it's sweeter when it turns out well. The tube amps, standard transmissions, watches that beat... I'm just glad I'm not the last one who appreciates this sort of thing. Damn that's a gorgeous watch.

[@tomkhong9828]

VACHERON’s history is unbeatable, no hype , just true craftsmanship.

[@sergezerkin]

Yeah but today it’s shitters like 56 who nobody what’s ... so what are we talking about here ?

[@ShiroKage009]

Why? I've seen the 56 day date, and it's freaking awesome.

[@sergezerkin]

ShiroiKage009 not the quality vacheron is known for :. Take a Lange 1815 in one hand and the shitter and you will see the difference

[@ShiroKage009]

@@sergezerkin are they even the same price class? The 1815 line is way more expensive. The 56 line is meant for the mid-range.

[@mrpullover9353]

@@sergezerkin I think Breguet got a better and more interesting story

[@edhalson3154]

"09.12 .. "And then, before you know it, you have spent fifteen minutes trying to read the time and you still have no idea what it actually is!"....brilliant! You have Missed the points in the meeting you were involved with, engaged in a perfect meditation and you are in your happy place looking at the perfection of your horological master piece. And then, Neo's hand ripples the Goopy mirror and you see it is actually the Goopy Mirror polished Cows horn! Absolute Genius! Whoever writes these scripts allows for a journey of well explained mental imagining, a visual journey of stunning camera work and a very erudite journey through every time-piece. It is my favourite notification to receive and an instant "must watch" (pardon the pun!). Watchfinder - superb videography, fabulous scripting and as always - excellent narration. Thank you for your superb efforts!

[@EL2FIKY]

Do you know who also did an amazing redition job: longines. This year's lineup is superb and sort of affordable. Review?

[@rosschops9509]

Already done, fella. Catch up.

[@barkleyignx7633]

This is one of my favourite watch videos of all time. And it's for my grail watch. I've watched it several time. Thank you.

[@michielbuse4386]

Simply just like you tell it so poetic, a mesmerizing piece of craftsmanship, breathless in simple elegance! Perfect job in explaining!

[@Ricky.913]

It's been a very long week at work... We're preparing the warehouse for inventory on Saturday. I come home to a notification from Watchfinder and Co. Thank you, it's somehow put a spring in my step...even though it's 11:21pm

[@braidwooddesignstudio5536]

I so agree - the best time is when there is no urgency of time, and I love the classics. Thank you.

[@wisruteb]

Incredible macro shots. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnnashsnr8563]

Vacheron Constantin is indeed the serious watch collector's watch. It is still hand finished to Geneva Hallmark standards and their movement and finishing is by far, better than AP and Patek by leaps and bounds. Once you have worn a VC, you won't like wearing any other watches. I own 5 VCs, from the Big Date OS Chrono to the Ultra Thin Patrimony Perpetual Calendar and the 2 retrograde models. Seriously, Patek and AP have taken a beating in terms of quality and their GG designs, are so overused, ita become a symbol for fake replica watches. But of course, there are still zombies who crave the Genta styling on the bezel and case, like the hideous Nautilus and the uncivilized edges of the Royal Oak.

[@adolfolerito6744]

I couldn’t agree more with what you are saying. Sadly I am way too poor to even dream of owning a Vacheron Constantin, but luckily I work with a master watchmaker, and I have had what I consider the incredible luck of laying my eyes on this very Cornes de Vache and even a vintage 4178, and I cannot even explain the sheer, unadulterated beauty of watching those movements under a microscope… it is something that no words can express, and it’s just leagues away from the same seen and re-seen look and engineering that every single Genta-designed watch of any brand brings to the table. It’s literally leagues away.

[@animealpha4795]

I struggled to buy a Seiko, so I’m really far from a VC but I indeed agree with you on everything. VC, ALS & FPJ/JLC should be the new holy trinity.

[@RoelfvanderMerwe]

The way this guy speaks......the way he explains stuff....I'm in tears. Bravo!

[@g-r-a-e-m-e-]

Roelf van der Merwe I am the opposite, I mute the sound, just to see the watches

[@photobriangray]

The vinyl and photography analogies hit a little too close to home, that I am somehow right in the middle. My turntable connects to a Sonos Port for whole home audio. My Sony A9 usually has a Zeiss 35/f2 manual focus lens on it. The modern heritage watch probably explains my Panerai PAM 183G and the recent technology classic of a first gen Tissot T-Touch Titanium.

[@thecatalogcollector]

I love the lugs on that watch. Not too sure about all the numbers on the dial, but it’s not bad. The cross on the column wheel makes it special.

[@valonmahmutaj]

The watch was beautiful ,brilliant but more impressive was your description and presentation

[@IFELL100]

Brilliant video as always. Nice to see the Geneva seal details here 👌

[@johnnashsnr8563]

Vacheron is the only Holy Trinity with the Hallmark of Geneva, a true testament to hand finished to traditional Swiss standards. The oldest watch company with 266 year uninterrupted production record, Vacheron is a watch you buy when you ARE 'somebody', unlike Rolex, AP and PP which are watches you buy when you want to BE 'somebody'. Vacheron collectors never worry about resale value or the return on investment for the watch, because we really have 'made it' unlike the wannabe PP, AP and Rolex speculators.

[@brinkee7674]

This thing could run backwards and make you look at your phone for the time and still be an awesome watch. It's more like a piece of art

[@johnburgess6572]

Who else could make a video come alive about a mechanical device just like winding one of these makes itself come alive ? I know it's a work of rare and gifted art and not simply a mechanical device , thank you.

[@martinnorden3870]

If I bought this watch it would never get on my wrist because I would be sat holding it, watching those hands sweep round their dials, looking at that beautiful dial, the mix of colours and metals, getting the angle right so that I can get the shadows on the dial furniture playing on the dial. Then, if my gaze can be dragged away I can go look at the power train that moves those hands so smoothly, here my eyes come to rest on a wonderful movement, everything looking just right, not too sparkly just perfect. Then many hours later I turn the watch over to put on my wrist and I see detail in that case I hadn't seen before, I pause and look taking in the depth of the shine and how it changes in the light. I could go on and on and on, this VC is just stunning, if only I could afford one.

[@rosschops9509]

Wow man. You need to get out more.

[@martinnorden3870]

Rosschops Haha, you're so right, but you have to admit that watch is so beautiful.

[@rosschops9509]

Mate, you are right. I think the in-depth description of your imaginary horological lovefest reflected my own obsession with watches. Lol. I love watchfinder. It's a shame that the actual website can be a let down sometimes.

[@davidb5720]

That is one of theeeee most beautiful watches I have ever seen. No wonder my grail list keeps growing? 😂

[@schniggs2011]

I have two Cornes de Vache in my collection, one in steel and one in rose gold. They are both collection-killers. Spectacular, spectacular pieces! Of all my Vach’s, maybe only the Patrimony perpetual ultra-slim is RG outshines the C de V’s, but maybe not. Thank you for this. !!

[@frl8031]

whoever writes this prose is seriously talented. I'd watch this channel even if I didn't like watches. Just beautiful. The photography's excellent too.

[@davidpankras1933]

I agree. He could do videos about washing machines and I'd still watch.

[@savariaxa]

Yes the 50‘s and also the 60‘s are the holy grail in watchmaking that’s why I have only vintage watches from that era Zenith’s, Omega’s, Enicar’s and Cyma’s !

[@jondoeami]

An amazing and befitting video review of a watch by the best Swiss manufacture

[@roberteckert9152]

While I expect that I will never be able to own this particular piece, you have perfectly described my intentions with regard to my watch collecting hobby! Thanks!

[@ruggeromorreale5509]

Glorious.

[@yingerwong]

I think you should do a video on the Tudor Heritage Chrono. Many haters out there think this watch is not worthy to be praised. I feel certain you will be able to paint a picture and help people understand why it hit all the right buttons.

[@Gneisneau]

hi. Very nice videos. Would you mind review the BREITLING AVI Ref. 765 1953 Re-Edition please?

[@JCDofNYC]

Delightful timepiece. But more importantly, has it been revealed if the narrator and the hand model are the same person in these videos? I like the way the hand model VERY subtly gesticulates.

[@franciscosc8774]

Yeah they are the same person. He films/writers/narrates. I believe some people help with the filming or writing sometimes but the hands are his.

[@mattiasantangelo9421]

Vacheron, Lange and grand seiko are the best when it comes to macro shots.

[@Tborgonyoutube]

I would love a video on the Patek Philippe 5205G-013 you recently put up for sale.

[@josephm.6453]

Side note, that leather strap is gorgeous

[@randysouse-git531]

Side note? That band is a sumptuous feast in its own right.

[@josephm.6453]

@@randysouse-git531 I'm not familiar with straps and didn't want in trigger anyone by making it the focus point. And honestly, it should not be the main point since it's a VC watch...

[@danthunderbolton4350]

The quality of the script in these videos improves every year. Great intro in this particular one.

[@fillo1969]

Love how you went into the history.. many thanks my friend!

[@christopherliang6879]

My favorite brand!!!

[@scottlalonde2878]

Great video, thanks Watchfinder

[@JH-ty3ic]

Your voice is magical i got lost in the watch again. Best video yet.

[@PrimeMatt]

The VC is very nice.

[@govtfunded]

Great Scott! 1955! At 88 miles per hour does it flyback?

[@garyggarner7738]

I Love this watch! Beautiful, Simple, Classy, Elegant.....

[@harrybartley9029]

Would you consider doing a video on contemporary movement watches such as a Louis Vuitton spintime or a Devon tread(uses belts)? I feel that a video on these would be v interesting

[@craigdlazarus]

Stunning piece! Thank you

[@AA-db9cb]

I think film is still better at capturing pictures. It captures/stores data on actual chemical material while digital is limited to the number of pixels on the sensor. You can get more information from a film later on after scanning it with a higher resolution digital camera while the digital image is stuck at whatever resolution it was taken at the time.

[@ispasmihai8643]

This was one of the best videos ever done

[@EP4LFC]

This channel deserves 4k

[@benisszyalnzlklarda6756]

Pure exellence

[@mao7]

I like how he just casually calls it the "Cow Horns" after revealing the translation

[@GP-nn9to]

The height of functional art and design, was in the 50s and 60s. My favourite, analog period.

[@minityper]

The case and lugs should get more attention here. The total package makes a perfect watch.

[@HardcoreMotors]

How long before they put a touch screen on an automatic watch? Any bets?

[@dmvdxb6424]

Can you review the Rado HyperChrome Skeleton Limted Edition (one of 600)?

[@miamimo70]

Stunner

[@paulbooth331]

This is stunning in the flesh!

[@burdineestep4224]

4x5 view cameras 8x10 also expressed the highest art. Out process contact printing on hand applied emulsion of gold ,platinum salton hand made paper printed in the sun , epitomizes the art.

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

This make is unbelievable value

[@owenblr]

Are you serious? Are those shots at 2:44 purposely vintage looking? If they are, that's some of the best narrative filming I've seen.

[@smart4141]

Please feature the Breitling B01 Chronograph.

[@nordicwatch7605]

I have a question and been wondering about it for a while now. The question is: when a watch approach $2-4k or even higher, do they have some sort of COSC cert? For example, IWC, B&R, Tag, Longines, Cartier, Doxa, GP and Panerai. Do they have their own tolerances? Maybe a stupid question but.

[@richardmcginnis5344]

when neo reached and touched the goopy mirror, that's awesome

[@usmanmansoor1998]

Dear watchfinder is Seiko 5 SNXS 79J1 made in Japan, please elaborate? Appreciate!

[@ArtBorow]

I love my modern Eterna 1948 with eggshell dial, arabic numerals, and crab case.

[@gryfandjane]

Splendid watch and excellent essay!

[@burdineestep4224]

Beautifully crafted , referenced video. And those horns - mamma mia.

[@Exodus26.13Pi]

Great writing!

[@DavekayBSC]

In some cases vinyl actually *does* sound better. You're not imagining it. It very much depends on how old the original music is, and how it was originally recorded. Take a '50s or '60s Jazz album, for example. That music can *never* sound as good as it did when the master tapes were brand new, transferred to the original vinyl editions using the very high quality equipment available then. How old were those original tapes when the Tidal version of the album was created? 40 years old? 50? Were the original tapes even used, or did they create the digital from 2nd or even 3rd gen safety copies of the tapes? That's how you get a digital version that's "fine" and a vinyl version that's "incredible."

[@Peter_WongVI]

Beautiful

[@ofmanynicknames]

Step 1: have a heritage on the level of Vacheron Constantin.

[@iamjoesdilligaf]

Another superb narration... I cried a little

[@mikehoward9912]

Such a timeless dial. Too bad it reminds me that I'm only middle class. Classy ending.

[@brunonjezic6208]

I wonder how would you explain to the modern public patek 5959 split-sec in 32/33mm. I belive waring that size will actually come back as well. This kind of watch on a male's wrist would stop conversations faster than any other watch for even more people than RM tourbillon. But there is almost no video about it

[@denniskwok7613]

Seeing as you're on VC, how about a video about the Overseas, as it tends to get forgotten about in comparison to the Nautilus and Royal Oak.

[@robertreynolds9228]

Very nice my guy. How about the ALS war horse? Or did you do it already?

[@youssefhanna9208]

a high end timepiece isn't a watch, it is a piece of art that tells time

[@mattheineken]

Your videos are art man

[@carlton683]

Absolutely great dialogue well enjoyable and a fantastic watch 👍👀

[@richardman28]

Ah... the Cornes de Vache.. one of my unaffordable grail watches

[@ranjansharma7226]

How much?

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

Ask Longines. They know how to do it.

[@2beesfarmstead819]

Brother I could watch your videos with the sound off. Thank you

[@krishnar3493]

Another excellent video

[@Hehhin]

The mic doesn’t mach with video quality, it’s not good , please upgrade to better mic

[@varion2001]

Hi! Been watching your channel with great interest. Is there any chance of seeing some russian watches in your vids? Konstantin Chaykin seems to be a quite interesting watchmaker with some unique models. Cheers :)

[@gervers]

That is just a thing of beauty!

[@vricardo917k]

Speaking of re editions, the Lemania 1873 based manual wind Carrera family of chronos from the late 90s world make a good and original video!

[@Pete...NoNotThatOne]

This looks like someone gave a Speedy shave and a tuxedo for its big night out.

[@praveenkumarnagarajan9716]

Looks beautiful

[@mcclechinois3721]

Forget about the 牛角，move aside Leonard Hofstadter, there’s a new sheriff ( King) in town!!! I got to go get me a VC back, it’s been missing from my collection ever since the ‘1’ came out from Dresden... how I miss the Black dial of my 47245...

[@chinchinche]

I really like it. But for that price... I respect VC and I love some of their other pieces, but i can't stop thinking of Longines when I look at this. For 38,000, I could get a really nice annual calander or Lange.

[@Sander.vd.H]

You're a master @watchfinder&Co! Will you review the Orient Star RE-AU0306L00B for us?

[@Nerdhaunt]

Does anyone know what's the name of this ICONIC background score?

[@masterjejep1386]

Im trying to find that too

[@tarabaly]

Please review the (Montega Geneve R9