vacheron constantin da donna circa 1950

Distinction has always been a core value of the Vacheron Constantin brand established in 1755 and it is best captured in the Historiques Collection of the brand that combines a strong sense of prestige with an original approach to design. The watches introduced under the name of this collection are equipped with the best mechanism there is, mechanisms that took years of expertise and technical know-how to be manufactured. The quality of these timepieces is undisputable as they provide technical features that most companies would die to reproduce. Vacheron Constantin deserves its success in an over competitive industry as it creates only valuable Swiss-made watches manufactured out of the desire to continuously revolutionize the world of watch manufacturing. Vacheron Constantin house of watch manufacturing is considered nowadays a small empire, comprising of more the 400 employees and 500 points of sale. Present in almost 80 countries, this brand is known to have been worn by Napoleon and Harry Truman. The Historiques Collection by Vacheron Constantin provides amazing watches that remind us of the quality and passion for watch manufacturing of the past. One of the very fine looking timepieces of this collection goes by the name of Vacheron Constantin Historiques Toledo 1952 Watch, a watch of an amazing approach to a clean and neat design, while its technical movement impresses watch connoisseurs worldwide. The new Vacheron Constantin Historiques Toledo 1952 Watch features a rectangular case crafted from white gold �C material that provides brilliance and an air of sophistication through its polished su***ces. Measuring 37.70 mm x 43.10 mm, the case of the watch is manufactured quite exquisitely, being connected originally with the strap through two lugs that come to prolong the bezel creating a unitary look. The construction of the case can assure 3 BAR of water resistance. With a clean with dial, the new Vacheron Constantin Historiques Toledo 1952 Watch catches the eye immediately through the neatly ordered functions displayed on it. Although many, the functions are arranged to provide amazing legibility and so we can see the main functions of hour and minutes displayed traditionally through central hands, a date-window expressing the day of the week and the month just under 12 o'clock, a circular dial providing the date of the month and a moon phase function at 6 o'clock. The white dial makes beautiful contrast with the blue detailing and the yellow stars and sun, expressing the moon phase function. The functions provided by the new Vacheron Constantin Historiques Toledo 1952 Watch are as following: function of hours, minutes and small seconds, a 3in 1 function for the calendar (providing the date, day and the month) and a moon phase function. The watch can also provide 40 hours of hour resistance. Beautifully designed, the new Vacheron Constantin Historiques Toledo 1952 Watch comes equipped with a classy black leather strap fitted with a white gold clap. This watch is definitely for those nostalgic for the past, for quality and distinction. Historiques Toledo 1952 Pictures Gallery

The tasteful vision of Haute Horology imposed by the people behind A.Lange & Sohne has paid off eventually, as this brand is reviewed as one of the best brands that sells in the same general price range as companies such as Audemars Piguet or Vacheron Constantin. Established back in 1845 by A.F. Lange, the A.Lange & Sohne is a brand of watch manufacturing renowned for its admiring obsession with quality and precious materials. A.Lange & Sohne is known worldwide as a brand that uses gold and silver and never steel in its designs and that proposes mechanisms characterized by amazing technical performance. In 2007, A.Lange & Sohne added another revolutionary achievement to the tradition of watch manufacturing when the brand introduced on the market the first wearable mechanical watch with a 31-day power reserve, a technical complication that takes great talent and effort. The new model that attracts our attention goes by the name of A.Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Watch and it's an imposing timepiece characterized by masculine proportions, but whose design still maintains a refined, almost classy look. With its beautifully curved and seductive lines, the design of this new watch hints to sophistication and passion for value. The case measures 41.9 mm in diameter and it is crafted from yellow gold, a material that has come to be distinctive for this brand of watches. The round case comes covered in sapphire crystal both on its top and on its back and it also comes equipped with a traditionally located 3 o'clock crown for the adjustment of the stettings. The classy appearance of the new A.Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Watch owes its respect not only to the yellow gold case, but also to the silvery dial completed with yellow gold detailing. The dial is quite *** as it indicates the main functions of hours and minutes through a 9 o'clock sub-dial via yellow gold hands, while the hour markers are made from gold Roman numerals for the 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock positions. A large date window is located at 2 o'clock, element which was previously patented by A.Lange & Sohne. The mechanism activating all the functions at the new A.Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Watch is a Calibre L901.2., manually wound. This movement can guarantee up to 72 hours of power reserve, while assuring the best reliability of its functions. No matter if you're interested in classy design or more contemporary ones; you simply cannot remain unmoved at the sight of such exquisite timepiece that screams excellence and passion for design. The brown leather strap accompanying the new A.Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Watch matches perfectly the yellow gold employed in the manufacturing of the case and it offers a touch of distinction and prestige to its wearer. More than a watch, the new A.Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 can offer you not just a piece of time, but one of history as well. A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Pictures Gallery