Vacheron Constantin, you’ve done it again! This model is sublime. Not only do you exceed expectations as far as product, but your service and attention to customers is exemplary. 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for the brand.
@@Iuckylukey PRX Vacheron. Don't get it wrong. The 222 came on 1977 and the PRX in 1978. Surely the price tag wants you to think the other way. But design wise, the PRX came first. You can say the PRX is a 222 for way less money. But is the PRX who wants to look like a 222 and not the other way.
I like this a lot. Great watch, and great release. However it costs here in the UK £30,800 ?! which is just too much. Way more than AP Royal Oak which I was hoping it would compete with.
After rejuvenating the 222 like this, it would be good to see them work on the same with the 2215 as the shape of that lends itself to the 37mm case to appear larger than it is. The 2215 was introduced in 1975 (50 years ago) and was replaced in 1977 with the 222.
Great watch and great interview. You praised the quality of the 223 bracelet and how comfortable it is on the wrist. You did same with PFTonda microrotor. Do you find 222 bracelet even more confortable than the PF?
All great and the watch is really beautifull (although pricey - it is VC after all) but bare in mind that 2455 movement has no free-sprung, no anti-magnetism, 40h PR and only +/- a minute a week (Geneva Seal spec) it is also thicker. So the only benefit comparing to the 1120 is a quick set date.
Lets hope it won't cost as much a gold watch with a gold bracelet from many other brands) Oh wait it does 😆 Jokes aside beautiful piece , it's good to see vc coming back . 40 hour juice is a shame tho(
Excellent interview and great release! Just a gentle reminder, suggest Mr Christian Selmoni should renew his suits . I found it looks way too tight which doesn’t look good to him and somewhat a reflection to the brand image. Anyway I like all VC people I have met in person!
Beautiful! But for a watch to capture my imagination and interest something needs to visibly move on the dial. I’d be calling my AD this morning if it had a small seconds hand at 6 o’clock. (If I can add a couple more wishes I’d love it with a vintage off white dial and 100M water resistance.)
Massively improved on every single level except the water resistance, which has actually gone down from the original significantly. It should’ve been a screw down Crown with 120 m of water resistance
Love the watch. If we're being honest, wouldn't it have been better timing to have this come out 5 years ago? It seems like saying over and over that "it's the perfect time" is a stretch.
@@Nefville I don’t think they are gonna hype it up like AP because of the size on paper. All of the hype chaser wants wrist presence so I don’t think they are going like a sub 40mm watch
It was already hyped with the gold one but it eventually came down yo retail. If you want to buy this watch without purchase history, a decent 2 year wait for the hype to fade.
@@duynguyen2408 The size is interesting, I tried on a vintage *jumbo 222 once and it wore far far larger than the diameter, the reason being the bracelet has very little flex and has quite a bit of flare. The most rigid bracelet I've ever tried on. To my eye it appears they turned down this bracelet compared to the vintage one but if not, I'd expect this to wear more like a 41mm watch. I could be wrong, either way, I'll be curious to see how this sells and what it lists for on C24 in a few months. I can't afford it even if it was half the price so honestly, its all academic.
I really like Vacheron But there is no way a steel watch, no matter the brand, with a date complication only should cost more than 5-6 k (£,$,€) in my humble opinion There is a lot of snobbery in the watch industry It’s up to you to decide if you want to be fooled by” limited stock” or “waiting lists” They just use smart sales and marketing techniques against our own egos, that’s the reality of it
Because it is vacheron constantin. And anything means that brand, its history, its quality, the 270 years of existence. I made the same question to the Greek importer in1998, when i learrnt the price of 1st gen overseas. Almost the triple of a submariner then.
Same sheet, different packet as they say. 222, youll need to give your AD oral and tell them they are Gods gift to humanity. Overseas will be a 3 month ‘pretend demand’ wait
might aswell be a prx on the wrist - looks nice but if you spend 30k+ on a steel watch with this little complications you definitely have too much money to spend and I doubt VC will compete with Nautilus/Royal Oak prices on the secondary market after a few months of release, so I doubt it will be a good investors watch
Why do watchmakers always put the "AUTOMATIC" text on the dials? I mean, why is that an ongoing tradition? If you've got a display caseback then you know if it's automatic or not.
Seems VERY expensive for a steel sports watch... Maybe I am wrong. AP is up there, I get it. But is this worth more than an Overseas with other complications? The Overseas dual time is less than this. the time and date Overseas is SIGNIFICANTLY less than this. I guess if you are spending that kind of money on a watch who gives a shit right lol.
Hate it … the braclet is ugly and has the same deployent clasp as everybody else has like blancpain 50 Fathoms or the moser it’s metal braclet or the urban jungerson steel watch … it’s just an ugly watch that wants to be the original royal oak … and there is nothing special about it … the finish is nice but I would rather add 40 k and get Kari voutilainen or for 15 k get a Breguet classique
It's good to see new releases in 37/38mm again.
Absolutely will need a massive purchase history
It is 2025! "Watch Market is Dead..." With that being said, you are probably right.
Wow, what a beautifully crafted timepiece! My new Grail Watch.
Vacheron Constantin, you’ve done it again! This model is sublime.
Not only do you exceed expectations as far as product, but your service and attention to customers is exemplary.
2025 is shaping up to be a big year for the brand.
I absolutely love it, way above what I can afford but I appreciate it none the less, this is the holy grail 😍
Wow - this is the absolute grail
Beautiful. Exceptional, with the Vacheron unique elegance.
Chapeau! I genuinely can't wait to see what the rest of this year brings!
Wei is always way ahead. Top man, great video!
Well done VC, kudos!
amazing watch, amazing move by Vacheron 🔝🔝🔝
Congratulations Vacheron, what an amazing time piece.
Wei, great video. Watch looks great. Can't wait to see it. Hope I can get one to go with my Gold 222 (like yours).
The Vacheron PRX!
@@Iuckylukey PRX Vacheron. Don't get it wrong. The 222 came on 1977 and the PRX in 1978. Surely the price tag wants you to think the other way. But design wise, the PRX came first. You can say the PRX is a 222 for way less money. But is the PRX who wants to look like a 222 and not the other way.
@@franciscocabrerabrito5945 the prx looks much more like the rolex oysterquartz which was also released in 77
Perfect…simply perfect
Wow. This watch!! Matched only by this video. Absolutely best in class launch of this piece. Production value for days. Well played, we'll played.
Excited to see a 222 in steel. Like to see it in 39 or 40MM, but hoping to try one on in 37MM also.
Wei is such a good interviewer actually lets people talk. Would love to see him do a Parkinson style show
At the Edinburgh Vacheron boutique, you'll definitely need a purchase history to buy this, without any doubt.
Amazing watch and great video!
I like this a lot. Great watch, and great release. However it costs here in the UK £30,800 ?! which is just too much. Way more than AP Royal Oak which I was hoping it would compete with.
Was the price mentioned?
@@Ammah786 “way more than an a Royal Oak.” The 16202 would be the direct comparison to this, it costs £500 more than the 222 in steel.
its cheaper than the jumbo which would be the royal oak equivalent
You won't get one anyway so price is meaningless
@@troylim1069 Price is on the official website
looks amazing. No half links and no micro adjustments might make it hard to fit?
After rejuvenating the 222 like this, it would be good to see them work on the same with the 2215 as the shape of that lends itself to the 37mm case to appear larger than it is. The 2215 was introduced in 1975 (50 years ago) and was replaced in 1977 with the 222.
Great watch and great interview. You praised the quality of the 223 bracelet and how comfortable it is on the wrist. You did same with PFTonda microrotor. Do you find 222 bracelet even more confortable than the PF?
Beautiful watch!
Never realized Wei has such great calves
I would prefer the grey dial. Hope they release more colours
Stunning! Chic, and - would be a harmonic convergence with my wardrobe - but the price is egregious - Nautilus Secondary market pricing. Insulting!
I want that watch!
Finally a great news to start the new year and gotta start saving for it😅
Dude! I'm 11/11. How cool is that?! And I'm a huge fan of VC, and your show.
I am sorry, what is 11/11 mean?
@@dannysimenauer5745 november 11th
i love it.
2k for the watch and 30k for the name
All great and the watch is really beautifull (although pricey - it is VC after all) but bare in mind that 2455 movement has no free-sprung, no anti-magnetism, 40h PR and only +/- a minute a week (Geneva Seal spec) it is also thicker. So the only benefit comparing to the 1120 is a quick set date.
Chocolate dial, platinum cross and rotor... I am in love 😍
Lets hope it won't cost as much a gold watch with a gold bracelet from many other brands) Oh wait it does 😆
Jokes aside beautiful piece , it's good to see vc coming back . 40 hour juice is a shame tho(
Excellent interview and great release!
Just a gentle reminder, suggest Mr Christian Selmoni should renew his suits . I found it looks way too tight which doesn’t look good to him and somewhat a reflection to the brand image.
Anyway I like all VC people I have met in person!
Great vid
Too much for steel Watch😱🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😩
VC’s msrp are always high, thats the game they play
why supposed to be under AP and PP - royal oak, nautilus… if its holly trinity watch…
Beautiful! But for a watch to capture my imagination and interest something needs to visibly move on the dial.
I’d be calling my AD this morning if it had a small seconds hand at 6 o’clock.
(If I can add a couple more wishes I’d love it with a vintage off white dial and 100M water resistance.)
Schade das die Wiedergabe des Videos nicht auf deutsch möglich ist
GRAIL
It’s nice and Wei does a good job of selling it.
Actually Wei got his by doing the interview.
@ doesn’t surprise me. If I want good watch coverage Wei is one of the best, if I want independent reviews I go elsewhere
Massively improved on every single level except the water resistance, which has actually gone down from the original significantly. It should’ve been a screw down Crown with 120 m of water resistance
I want to see 1921 Historique American in steel
wow this tissot prx looks different....
Possible purchase on the second hand market down the road. Price is a bit high for what it is IMO.
Love the watch. If we're being honest, wouldn't it have been better timing to have this come out 5 years ago? It seems like saying over and over that "it's the perfect time" is a stretch.
37mm but looks massive on the wrist due to the integrated bracelet. Love it, but if I’m ever in the market for it I’d have to try it on the wrist.
“Massive” ? Settle down pencil man
Just another flippers wet dream to cash in on. VC stirring up some demand on the downhill of the market.
Nice but no micro adjustment bracelet???
Pretty much a perfect watch. I would prefer a seconds hand however, i'm not a fan of 2 handers.
$34000 is only a watch the very few have been waiting for.
37 mm?? it looks huge on his wrist
Amazing watch. But 37 mm?? VC went too far
The sweet spot remains 40-41 mm for men
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Agreed
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A new hype watch is born... its awesome, it really is.
@@Nefville I don’t think they are gonna hype it up like AP because of the size on paper. All of the hype chaser wants wrist presence so I don’t think they are going like a sub 40mm watch
It was already hyped with the gold one but it eventually came down yo retail. If you want to buy this watch without purchase history, a decent 2 year wait for the hype to fade.
@@duynguyen2408 The size is interesting, I tried on a vintage *jumbo 222 once and it wore far far larger than the diameter, the reason being the bracelet has very little flex and has quite a bit of flare. The most rigid bracelet I've ever tried on. To my eye it appears they turned down this bracelet compared to the vintage one but if not, I'd expect this to wear more like a 41mm watch.
I could be wrong, either way, I'll be curious to see how this sells and what it lists for on C24 in a few months. I can't afford it even if it was half the price so honestly, its all academic.
I think the 222 is much more versatile than the 16202. 37mm is the perfect size.
The question is, can we buy it at retail?
I really like Vacheron
But there is no way a steel watch, no matter the brand, with a date complication only should cost more than 5-6 k (£,$,€) in my humble opinion
There is a lot of snobbery in the watch industry
It’s up to you to decide if you want to be fooled by” limited stock” or “waiting lists”
They just use smart sales and marketing techniques against our own egos, that’s the reality of it
He is NOT requesting purchase history? What does that mean?
The steel 222 or the cubitus?
Christian looks terrible dressed .. sorry have to say but THE 222 !!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Wei you look impecable and well dressed !!! KUDOS to you Sir !
The angular case corners may not be the cup of tea to everyone
Hoping they release a SS version of the (currently rose gold) olive green Overseas…
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Very nice watch! But why so expensive? Hidden magic power of some sort?? Only time and date function, is my understanding.
Because it is vacheron constantin. And anything means that brand, its history, its quality, the 270 years of existence. I made the same question to the Greek importer in1998, when i learrnt the price of 1st gen overseas. Almost the triple of a submariner then.
What’s the difference between 222 and overseas? Aesthetics are very similar
Do you have eyes? ;)
No difference, they are precisely identical
Same sheet, different packet as they say.
222, youll need to give your AD oral and tell them they are Gods gift to humanity.
Overseas will be a 3 month ‘pretend demand’ wait
I have the honor to where this horological masterpiece daily in yellow gold and i hope to have the honor also to buy his little brother from steel
35K euros for a steel watch ... can we stop this trend please
Can’t afford that much for a stainless steel watch, I’m good with my prx😂
Prx do the job very well. I also have a prx pm80 dark blue. It's very beautiful and impressive.
Keep thinking it’s gonna fall off Wei’s wrist when he keeps moving his arm !
Confused!….did Vacheron Constantin cop the Tesso PRX?
They didn’t. PRX was 78, 222 75. Just glad Tissot didn’t copy the VC price.
The price of this will either bring out its value, or give the IWC Ingenieur more value
might aswell be a prx on the wrist - looks nice but if you spend 30k+ on a steel watch with this little complications you definitely have too much money to spend and I doubt VC will compete with Nautilus/Royal Oak prices on the secondary market after a few months of release, so I doubt it will be a good investors watch
great revival
Beautiful watch except for the clumsy rotor with the heinous '222' font.
Too much for steel Watch
Why do watchmakers always put the "AUTOMATIC" text on the dials? I mean, why is that an ongoing tradition? If you've got a display caseback then you know if it's automatic or not.
35.000€ and the IWC ingénieur is overpriced? 😂😂😂
ingenieur is overpriced like hell… also based on movement which is really poor
@ agree to disagree 😜👍
Well… there goes my kidney 😂😢
40h power reserve? Too low. 55? GTFO, Looking great.
Yeah you better not buy one!
How many inches is your wrist, Wei??
Nope... that watch must me in PM.
nice! a vintage 47101/47111 for the same price, makes it unattractive to me
Great watch, but too small at 37 mm, and they’re calling it a “jumbo”??? Great size for the Mrs…
Seems VERY expensive for a steel sports watch... Maybe I am wrong. AP is up there, I get it. But is this worth more than an Overseas with other complications? The Overseas dual time is less than this. the time and date Overseas is SIGNIFICANTLY less than this. I guess if you are spending that kind of money on a watch who gives a shit right lol.
Change the brand, and then it's like a tissot prx 😂
So not new, and looks like a Tissot. Not only that, whats the point, you can't buy it anyway
why not just say "millimeter" instead of "emm emm", lol!
That dial and hands wouldn't look out of place on a PRX.
lol you think this is a new watch design bro go buy a Rolex and let the adults play
you realize the PRX is a copy of the integrated models that came before it, right?
Stainless steel watches are worth $30. It's a giant ripoff
Is it impossible for Asians to say the word millimetre? 😂
Not for me.
EVERYONE? SPEAK FOR YOURSELF PLS
Hate it … the braclet is ugly and has the same deployent clasp as everybody else has like blancpain 50 Fathoms or the moser it’s metal braclet or the urban jungerson steel watch … it’s just an ugly watch that wants to be the original royal oak … and there is nothing special about it … the finish is nice but I would rather add 40 k and get Kari voutilainen or for 15 k get a Breguet classique
not everyone, only rich people waiting for. My dealer doesn’t has VC