A silver-grey FiftySix Self-winding was the first Holy Trinity piece I ever had on my wrist and I immediately understood why they are what they are. it is a totally elevated experience from say a Rolex, Omega, Zenith, whatever. The in-house obsession is a relatively new thing, less than 20 years. Before that it was totally normal for all brands at any level to buy either movements or ebauche from other suppliers. A few specialty independents aside, today the basic mechanics of many high-end movements come out of a CNC machine, which work the same no matter where they are located.Assembly and finishing are the real thing, and VC does that to this movement. Enjoy, man, I would!
Couldn't agree more and I am wearing mine (grey dial) for 2 years now and couldn't be happier. It's also maaing to wear on light brown VC strap as well as the bracelet (got it from the boutique) - very versatile
I read about this watch and the movement "controversy" and still decided to get one. And I couldn't be miore happy with my choice. The movement is assembled and finished by VC and it looks the part, performs perfectly and the watch is a total beauty. By the way: only the selfwinding in the FiftySix has the VC 1326 movement that is based on Cartier 1904PC-MC architecture - all other FiftySix models have full in-house movements.
When you get this into your hands you see the finishing and the dial are so nice….I can’t convince movement snobs to understand but I’m sure you just haven’t seen it or you just can’t get it😎 I have it on blue leather… the way the light changes this blue from dark to light is not really talked about….. how clear the date reads and disappears…. The perfect color match to the leather is something to see The easy legibility of the sectors in the dial are so simple…. I find myself putting this on more than anything else in the last year!!!
The fiftysix is a beautiful watch. Love the elegant sector dial. Walked into the boutique last year looking to purchase the steel and walked out with the rose gold with brown dial. Where ever I go wearing it, I get lots of compliments especially from sales at ADs compared to any other watch I have (and I have loads). Absolutely love it. Probably my favourite
I think with in-house movements, it doesn’t bother me so much with simple 3 hand watches. Unless we’re talking complicated movements, I just want something accurate and well made that’s reliable and- if I can see- well finished. This for me, is a perfect one watch collection (maybe a g shock/Seiko for the beach but you get my point)
in house makes no sense at all, Patek purchases a movement maker, Blancpain purchases Federique Piguet and so on! It is still a 3rd party manufacturing the movement! As for your watch, it is a mid century classic sport watch on bracelet, bracelets existed in the mid century but they were a major focus, almost like jewlery and today, only a small handful bring that elegance into bracelets.
I'd love to see a two hand, no date version of a Fifty-Six with the manual wind 1400 movement that has the Geneva seal. It would be an interesting combination in a steel case for an entry VC model. Or the 4400 small seconds movement. I think my least favourite option is the automatic with date.
I bought this watch with the silver dial which doesn’t come on the bracelet, only the strap. My intention was to pick up a bracelet later. After wearing on the strap I felt no need to get the bracelet. Perhaps one day I will. I’ve seen them on chrono 24 for around $ 2000 USD.
Best video I’ve seen on the Fiftysix. It’s a real looker of a watch which is the point of it. So many get too hung up on in-house movements - the movement is only one part of the watch. All luxury watches are overpriced. These watchmakers must have a good laugh watching fans justify prices by whether their movements are in house or not - their margin profile is the same and almost totally based on brand value. Buy what you like, don’t try to justify it.
@@thegraciefighter102 So you better never buy the original Royal Oak references like the Jumbo with the JLC movement. Which has been used by AP, PP and VC in various watches. The 1904PS MC derived VC1326 movement is hardly a Skoda - maybe Mercedes or Porsche 🙂
@@koolpep that we shouldn’t diminish the value of true in-house movements. They do matter as much as the engine under the hood of a beautiful car. Don’t get me wrong - I love this watch and it’s price point and am now on the wait list
I prefer Quai de Lil compare to this Fiftysix. But both are beautiful. Quai is a lot more expensive on average. There was time when Quai was the entry level of Vacheron as far as I can remember. Cheers !
In-house movement means nothing, but no Geneva seal (when every other VC has it) tells me this isn’t finished to the standard of VC and therefore isn’t worth my time. Beautiful watch, just not for me. 1921 and 1942 Historiques on the other hand…classic
Sorry, but the shared caliber has cheapened the VC 56. This sharing of parts under Richemont is just like Lamborghini share some of its components with the mother company Audi. When you compare the Holy Trinity to micro brands like FP Journe, De Bethune, Czapek, H Moser ( you get the picture), VC & especially the VC56 is just a corporate watch that is marketed as a starter watch. It's all hype & marketing ( smoke & mirrors). I dont doubt the "quality & craftsmanship" of this watch, but it's all too commonplace among this tier of watch. Just because the case or bracelet is finely finished, does that make it less susceptible to damage?
For the first 250 years of Vacheron history they mosrly didn't use an in house movement, they would sometimes choose not to get the geneva seal none of this is new. It's a beautiful high horology watch.
Since you mentioned the caliber, is it using the same caliber used in IWC's new engineer watch (apologize I can't spell the actual inginur thingy 😂)? If yes, then it begs the question, is the difference in price justified between a 3000 USD baum et. Mercier all the way to this watch?
@@WatchSociety I just checked and it is not the same movement used in the other watches I mentioned but it is a basic movement from Richmond group as you said. Yes I agree to a great extent that the brand name does elevate the watch price even if the movement is basic, but by how much? this is subjective from one person to another.
@@eahmhelmoa The VC 1326 is a two barrel movement derived from the Vacheron Constantin caliber 1326, a self-winding movement with a power reserve of 48 hours. It consists of 142 parts including 25 jewels, and measures 26.2mm across at a height of 4.3mm. It was introduced in 2018. It is based on the Cartier 1904-PS MC architecture. It is produced by Richemont's Manufacture Horlogère ValFleurier and finished, assembled, and regulated by Vacheron Constantin. This movement is also used by Piaget in their Polo S as the 1110P. All other watches in the FiftySix range are in-house and have the Geneva seal. Only the selfwinding does not. REgardless - I bought one and couldn't be happier with my choice. The movement performs and looks amazing. AP, PP and VC all used (and are still using in some cases) movements from JLC....
I bought the watch in last summer and before 3 months I sold it. Its a beauty but its very boring. But tastes are different, I recommend the watch to buy below list price, then its a good deal.
I simply cannot overcome the fact that the movement does not carry the Geneva seal. that's a must for me, if I bought a VC (which I definitely will at some point, even before PP).
Nobody obsesses more about every detail of a watch more than a non collector. You never hear such scrutiny from people who actually collect and love the artform of horology. So vacheron is not good enough for you, Rolex is not good enough for you etc. So what adornes your holy wrist?
Nice but not a huge fan. Great entry level and not sure it’s a good move for VC, but then again it’s about getting a watch on the wrist of the next generation of consumers. Great video!
There is always some chucklehead on a VC video that has to pipe in acting as though they have some secret knowledge to “correct” the presenter. Blancpain is nothing more than a “brand name,” NOT a company. It went out of business and stoped making watches. Years later investors bought the rights to the “name” and started making watches under that name. If you’re going to comment pretending to know watch history then actually know some history.
The whole thing about in-house movements is BS. Honestly, it is just a marketing ploy to justify higher prices. Patek and VC and AP and others have swapped and shared movements. Now these brands have to make their own because ETA won’t sell them movements anymore.
Val Fleurier movement to be accurate . Shared with a Cartier model once but finished and regulated to VC standards . I own the piece and the level of finishing is as good as any other VC .
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A silver-grey FiftySix Self-winding was the first Holy Trinity piece I ever had on my wrist and I immediately understood why they are what they are. it is a totally elevated experience from say a Rolex, Omega, Zenith, whatever. The in-house obsession is a relatively new thing, less than 20 years. Before that it was totally normal for all brands at any level to buy either movements or ebauche from other suppliers. A few specialty independents aside, today the basic mechanics of many high-end movements come out of a CNC machine, which work the same no matter where they are located.Assembly and finishing are the real thing, and VC does that to this movement. Enjoy, man, I would!
Couldn't agree more and I am wearing mine (grey dial) for 2 years now and couldn't be happier. It's also maaing to wear on light brown VC strap as well as the bracelet (got it from the boutique) - very versatile
Well said, and I agree 100%.
I read about this watch and the movement "controversy" and still decided to get one. And I couldn't be miore happy with my choice. The movement is assembled and finished by VC and it looks the part, performs perfectly and the watch is a total beauty. By the way: only the selfwinding in the FiftySix has the VC 1326 movement that is based on Cartier 1904PC-MC architecture - all other FiftySix models have full in-house movements.
When you get this into your hands you see the finishing and the dial are so nice….I can’t convince movement snobs to understand but I’m sure you just haven’t seen it or you just can’t get it😎
I have it on blue leather… the way the light changes this blue from dark to light is not really talked about….. how clear the date reads and disappears…. The perfect color match to the leather is something to see
The easy legibility of the sectors in the dial are so simple….
I find myself putting this on more than anything else in the last year!!!
Lume is the only real let down
@@thegraciefighter102 except it’s not
It’s awesome
Such a sleeper . This watch is the most versatile watch on the market imo .
The finishing is superb .
Dressy , sporty with such a lively dial .
I have this watch with the silver dial. Understated elegance. I love it .
It’s a lovely watch, the movement is also shared on the Baume et Mercier Baumatic too… with some finishing differences of course.
The fiftysix is a beautiful watch. Love the elegant sector dial. Walked into the boutique last year looking to purchase the steel and walked out with the rose gold with brown dial. Where ever I go wearing it, I get lots of compliments especially from sales at ADs compared to any other watch I have (and I have loads). Absolutely love it. Probably my favourite
Great Video. Thanks. I bought it in 2021. wonderful masterpiece for a reasonable price.
I think with in-house movements, it doesn’t bother me so much with simple 3 hand watches. Unless we’re talking complicated movements, I just want something accurate and well made that’s reliable and- if I can see- well finished.
This for me, is a perfect one watch collection (maybe a g shock/Seiko for the beach but you get my point)
in house makes no sense at all, Patek purchases a movement maker, Blancpain purchases Federique Piguet and so on! It is still a 3rd party manufacturing the movement! As for your watch, it is a mid century classic sport watch on bracelet, bracelets existed in the mid century but they were a major focus, almost like jewlery and today, only a small handful bring that elegance into bracelets.
I'd love to see a two hand, no date version of a Fifty-Six with the manual wind 1400 movement that has the Geneva seal. It would be an interesting combination in a steel case for an entry VC model. Or the 4400 small seconds movement. I think my least favourite option is the automatic with date.
Well said
Wait so if Im understanding right, you can buy the watch for cheaper on leather and then pick up the bracelet later? Would that end up costing more?
I bought this watch with the silver dial which doesn’t come on the bracelet, only the strap. My intention was to pick up a bracelet later. After wearing on the strap I felt no need to get the bracelet. Perhaps one day I will. I’ve seen them on chrono 24 for around $ 2000 USD.
Is entry level grey dial now discontinued? Not on their site
It actually is a nice watch!
Do you still have both of your VC 4500V? If you could only keep one would it be the rose or steel?
No one has a video on this topic.
Worth highlighting. Thank you 🙏🏽
Yes, both, I’d keep the rose if I had to pick
However definitely not a daily
Do you still have the rose gold overseas?
Hey man what happened with the moonswatch challenge?
Congrats for your watch is gorgeous.
I like it, even if it is a Frakenstein watch creation 😅. Cool in blue 💙
Best video I’ve seen on the Fiftysix. It’s a real looker of a watch which is the point of it. So many get too hung up on in-house movements - the movement is only one part of the watch. All luxury watches are overpriced. These watchmakers must have a good laugh watching fans justify prices by whether their movements are in house or not - their margin profile is the same and almost totally based on brand value. Buy what you like, don’t try to justify it.
Yeah my friends got a Ferrari with a Skoda engine but who cares as it still looks good
@@thegraciefighter102 So you better never buy the original Royal Oak references like the Jumbo with the JLC movement. Which has been used by AP, PP and VC in various watches. The 1904PS MC derived VC1326 movement is hardly a Skoda - maybe Mercedes or Porsche 🙂
@@koolpep I think you missed my point Ralf
@@thegraciefighter102 that might very well be the case. What was your point?
@@koolpep that we shouldn’t diminish the value of true in-house movements. They do matter as much as the engine under the hood of a beautiful car. Don’t get me wrong - I love this watch and it’s price point and am now on the wait list
I love VC but this reminds me of a Sekonda.
I prefer Quai de Lil compare to this Fiftysix. But both are beautiful. Quai is a lot more expensive on average. There was time when Quai was the entry level of Vacheron as far as I can remember. Cheers !
In-house movement means nothing, but no Geneva seal (when every other VC has it) tells me this isn’t finished to the standard of VC and therefore isn’t worth my time. Beautiful watch, just not for me. 1921 and 1942 Historiques on the other hand…classic
Reminds me about my Longines Record
It’s In House lol Richemont is their house. I absolutely love mine, have it in my 2 piece collection next to the 216570 Polar. Absolute masterpiece.
Sorry, but the shared caliber has cheapened the VC 56. This sharing of parts under Richemont is just like Lamborghini share some of its components with the mother company Audi. When you compare the Holy Trinity to micro brands like FP Journe, De Bethune, Czapek, H Moser ( you get the picture), VC & especially the VC56 is just a corporate watch that is marketed as a starter watch. It's all hype & marketing ( smoke & mirrors).
I dont doubt the "quality & craftsmanship" of this watch, but it's all too commonplace among this tier of watch. Just because the case or bracelet is finely finished, does that make it less susceptible to damage?
Nice video mate 🥃
Thanks Tim
Vacheron finishing touched by the holy trinity end of story, beautiful watch .
Love that watch 👌🏻
This watch is in my sights, Ridah!
You’ll like it, I promise
For the first 250 years of Vacheron history they mosrly didn't use an in house movement, they would sometimes choose not to get the geneva seal none of this is new. It's a beautiful high horology watch.
Since you mentioned the caliber, is it using the same caliber used in IWC's new engineer watch (apologize I can't spell the actual inginur thingy 😂)?
If yes, then it begs the question, is the difference in price justified between a 3000 USD baum et. Mercier all the way to this watch?
Vacheron Constantin for justification 😊
@@WatchSociety I just checked and it is not the same movement used in the other watches I mentioned but it is a basic movement from Richmond group as you said. Yes I agree to a great extent that the brand name does elevate the watch price even if the movement is basic, but by how much? this is subjective from one person to another.
@@eahmhelmoa The VC 1326 is a two barrel movement derived from the Vacheron Constantin caliber 1326, a self-winding movement with a power reserve of 48 hours. It consists of 142 parts including 25 jewels, and measures 26.2mm across at a height of 4.3mm. It was introduced in 2018. It is based on the Cartier 1904-PS MC architecture. It is produced by Richemont's Manufacture Horlogère ValFleurier and finished, assembled, and regulated by Vacheron Constantin. This movement is also used by Piaget in their Polo S as the 1110P.
All other watches in the FiftySix range are in-house and have the Geneva seal. Only the selfwinding does not. REgardless - I bought one and couldn't be happier with my choice. The movement performs and looks amazing. AP, PP and VC all used (and are still using in some cases) movements from JLC....
@@koolpep thank you so much Ralf for the clarification. I agree large groups need economy of scale and reusing parts is a normal practice
I bought the watch in last summer and before 3 months I sold it. Its a beauty but its very boring. But tastes are different, I recommend the watch to buy below list price, then its a good deal.
Interesting you say that
I’ve parked mine for over a year and ran back to it 😆
@@WatchSociety true? Maybe I sold it too early 🤔
You will regret it! This watch is gonna be classic in the future
Still a very nice watch, that will still look good in decades to come. Don't forget a nice 8yr warranty with the watch.
It's "quote unquote"... no hate, just pointing it out for future usage.
Thank you 🙏🏽
A VC for the price of a Datejust 😳😍
I simply cannot overcome the fact that the movement does not carry the Geneva seal. that's a must for me, if I bought a VC (which I definitely will at some point, even before PP).
Nobody obsesses more about every detail of a watch more than a non collector. You never hear such scrutiny from people who actually collect and love the artform of horology. So vacheron is not good enough for you, Rolex is not good enough for you etc. So what adornes your holy wrist?
Would love it if it was 36-37mm
This is an awesome watch ❤❤❤❤i want one
You didn't give the price......
I dig it.
Nice but not a huge fan. Great entry level and not sure it’s a good move for VC, but then again it’s about getting a watch on the wrist of the next generation of consumers. Great video!
The cheaspest 12.000-14.000 eur depending bracelet
They have only 268 years of experience, though. What do they know.
The chances of me trying this watch out are about as good as the odds of a paper dog chasing an asbestos cat through hell.
Entry level=most accessible=least expensive=cheapest.
Blancpain (1735)
Vacheron (1755)
FYI
Blancpain has not built watches continiuously... thats´s why VC is the oldest watchmaker
There is always some chucklehead on a VC video that has to pipe in acting as though they have some secret knowledge to “correct” the presenter. Blancpain is nothing more than a “brand name,” NOT a company. It went out of business and stoped making watches. Years later investors bought the rights to the “name” and started making watches under that name.
If you’re going to comment pretending to know watch history then actually know some history.
The whole thing about in-house movements is BS. Honestly, it is just a marketing ploy to justify higher prices. Patek and VC and AP and others have swapped and shared movements. Now these brands have to make their own because ETA won’t sell them movements anymore.
The fifty six is the poor man’s VC
I’ll take poor 👍🏽
In house is over rated
Cartier based movement? Sorry I’m gonna pass. You buy VC for its horology. The brand name itself is not enough.
Val Fleurier movement to be accurate . Shared with a Cartier model once but finished and regulated to VC standards . I own the piece and the level of finishing is as good as any other VC .
For calibre, no one can beats omega, different people buy watch for different reasons.
@@RecordSisino Geneva seal says you’re wrong on the finishing point.
@@golfinguru11 where they have put their hands on , it's the same quality . It's because it's not a VC Caliber and some part or not finished
@@golfinguru11 the seal is a lot more than just about the finishing
Sorry it’s a pass