In Focus: Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendar 1942
I am a sucker for vintage triple calendars. I have always and will always love them. But there are days where you just need a reliable, dependable watch that is going to keep ticking while looking good on your wrist. And sometimes only a modern watch will fit that bill.
With a nod to vintage styling, combined with the helping hand of modern watchmaking, the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendar 1942 blends the best of both worlds. The sculpted profile of its stainless steel case and hand wound movement deliver a retro feel to a piece that will patina with time and have its own stories to tell. The case has claw lugs that immediately summon images of eras past, and the triple gadroon striations in the case provide a positive feel when winding the watch. The triple gadroons in the case also play with light and reflections in fun ways.
In line with its vintage aesthetic, Vacheron Constantin has given the Historiques Triple Calendar 1942 a cream dial with blue numerals, dates, months, and days. All are legible and sharp, providing nice contrast on this dial. The heat blued hour and minute hands have a very slim profile and look incredibly elegant while the date hand easily blends in with the dial and the date indicator pops out in vibrant red, easily guiding you to the correct date.
The blued hands provide a great opportunity to coordinate a variety of straps with this watch, making it a great daily wear with plenty of room for options. It is simply an exceptional watch for anyone who loves vintage triple calendars but demands reliability and functionality from their watch. Yes, the hunt for the perfect vintage triple calendar may not be complete, but this is a watch you can purchase today, and build your own memories and stories with, knowing that it will be there as a faithful sidekick and keep on ticking.
The Specs
Model: Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendar 1942
Reference Number: 3110V/000A-B426
Case Size + Material: 40mm case in stainless steel
Caseback: Exhibition caseback
Movement: Calibre 4400 QC; hand wound mechanical movement
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, day, month, pointer date
Strap/Bracelet: Navy blue alligator strap