# Vacheron Constantin Classic Vintage 39022 Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Vacheron Constantin Classic Vintage 39022 is a refined 1970s tonneau-shaped dress watch in 18k white gold, featuring an elegant silver dial with applied gold indices, dauphine hands, and a date window at 3 o'clock, powered by the automatic Caliber 1109/2 offering a 42-hour power reserve, appealing to collectors who appreciate understated haute horlogerie from the brand's golden era.

## Overall Watch Rating: 8.1/10.0

**Brand Metric (9.8/10.0)** - Vacheron Constantin's position in the 'holy trinity' of watchmaking alongside Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet delivers unmatched prestige and heritage.

**History & Innovation Metric (9.5/10.0)** - With roots dating to 1755 and pioneering contributions to complications, this vintage piece embodies VC's enduring legacy akin to their historic calibers.

**Dials & Design Metric (9.4/10.0)** - The tonneau case and finely executed silver dial with applied markers evoke timeless 1970s elegance, rivaling Patek's ref. 3587 tonneau.

**Cohesiveness Metric (9.2/10.0)** - As a standalone vintage icon, it perfectly captures Vacheron's classic dress aesthetic with flawless harmony in proportions and finishing.

**Rarity Metric (9.0/10.0)** - Scarce production from the 1970s era makes it highly collectible, similar to limited-run VC vintages on the secondary market.

**Material Metric (8.8/10.0)** - Precious 18k white gold case with high-polish finishing shines, though the plexiglass crystal tempers the score versus modern sapphire benchmarks.

**Movement Metric (8.6/10.0)** - The in-house Caliber 1109/2 automatic offers reliable performance and solid finishing, on par with other VC automatics of the period like the 1003.

**Versatility Metric (7.6/10.0)** - Suited primarily for formal and collector occasions, its vintage dress style limits everyday sports use compared to more robust tool watches.

**Functions Metric (5.0/10.0)** - Basic timekeeping with date provides essential utility, but falls short of multifunction pieces like Omega Speedmasters.

**Complications Metric (4.0/10.0)** - The simple date complication delivers modest added value, lagging behind VC's own tourbillon or perpetual calendar masterpieces.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.0

## WM Collector Grade: C

## Performance Insights: Exceptional brand prestige, history, design, and rarity drive high scores for collectors, but limited complications and functions create modest value relative to the $22,000 market price versus an implied fair value around $1,100.

## TPS Interpretation: Modest Value: Strong heritage and rarity appeal to enthusiasts, but sparse functionality underwhelms at this luxury price point.

## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**