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4 - Zenith / Vacheron Constantin / Vacheron Constantin / Vincent Calabrese - 202401200326

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4 - Zenith / Vacheron Constantin / Vacheron Constantin / Vincent Calabrese - 202401200326
Collector Description

Sharing the four watches in my current rotation that get a lot of wrist time.

Zenith Chronometer Sport: Always been a fan of Zenith and the chronomaster sport. Love the sub dials and the useful date function.

VC Triple Calendrier: A slightly bigger watch but similar lug design a well finished watch overall. The sunburst dial along with the choice of font for the hour markers gives it a Neo vintage look.

VC Cornes De Vachs: I am biased here, but personally I feel this is the most handsome watch ever made. Love the design of the lugs and the proportions.

NHC Ottica: This is from an independent watch-maker named Vincent Calabrese, who is credited for the golden bride tourbillon. In addition to the rare jump/wandering hours complication, the watch has another party trick. When turned a bit, the time indications seem to disappear and all you see is an endless crystal expanse; hence the name Ottica (for optical illusion).

Edit: The watchbox is from Scatola Del Tempo

 

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8.7

A.I. Collection Summary:

This upscale collection centers on Vacheron Constantin's historical reissues evoking mid-20th-century haute horlogerie with refined complications and proportions, augmented by Zenith's contemporary titanium chronograph for dynamic energy and Vincent Calabrese's bespoke wandering hour innovation, appealing to advanced collectors who prize heritage, technical artistry, and subtle brand prestige over everyday wearability.

**"Vacheron Complication Heritage"**

Watches in Collection:

Total Price ($):

Avg Price ($):

104761

26190.25

2563

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Zenith Chronomaster Sport

USD 7911

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Vacheron Constantin Cornes De Vache 1955

USD 64000

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Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendrier 1942

USD 24100

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Vincent Calabrese Ottica Wandering Hour

USD 8750

A.I. Collection Review:
# 4 Watch Collection - Vacheron Constantin (50%) / Zenith (25%) / Vincent Calabrese (25%) Review by A.I. WatchMetrics ## Collection Summary This upscale collection centers on Vacheron Constantin's historical reissues evoking mid-20th-century haute horlogerie with refined complications and proportions, augmented by Zenith's contemporary titanium chronograph for dynamic energy and Vincent Calabrese's bespoke wandering hour innovation, appealing to advanced collectors who prize heritage, technical artistry, and subtle brand prestige over everyday wearability. **"Vacheron Complication Heritage"** ## Overall Collection Rating: 8.7/10.0 **Brand Metric (8.6/10.0)** - Vacheron Constantin's heavy influence lifts this to solid luxury tier, benchmarked against a mixed Omega and IWC enthusiast set. **History & Innovation Metric (8.9/10.0)** - Strong archival reissues and pioneering movements like El Primero deliver established impact, akin to Audemars Piguet Royal Oak homages. **Rarity Metric (8.5/10.0)** - High secondary prices and limited production runs across the board provide good exclusivity, comparable to low-volume Grand Seiko specials. **Material Metric (9.1/10.0)** - Pink gold cases, titanium, sapphire with AR, and ceramic accents offer exceptional depth and varied breadth, rivaling Cartier high jewelry watches. **Movement Metric (9.4/10.0)** - Elite in-house calibers from manual ultra-thin to high-beat chronograph with superb finishing and diversity score top-tier, matching Patek Philippe entry-level execution. **Complications Metric (8.4/10.0)** - Triple calendar, chronograph, and wandering hours provide solid variety and depth, on par with Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control complications. **Functions Metric (8.2/10.0)** - Robust timekeeping plus day/date/month, 1/10th chrono, and disc hours exceed mid-luxury norms, similar to Blancpain Villeret multifunctions. **Dials & Design Metric (9.3/10.0)** - Iconic curved lugs, guilloché, and optical effects shine with minimal repetition, benchmarked to A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia aesthetics. **Versatility Metric (7.9/10.0)** - Dress-forward with some sport capability limits daily rotation, akin to a Girard-Perregaux Laureato assortment. **Cohesiveness Metric (8.3/10.0)** - Thematic unity in historical complications and luxury finishing overcomes brand spread, comparable to a focused Breguet collector group. ## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.1 ## TPS Interpretation: Fair Value: The collection punches above in complications and heritage but trails in versatility relative to its average price point. ## WM Collector Grade: B- ## Performance Insights: Standouts in movement, materials, and dials deliver elite craftsmanship, while versatility holds it back slightly; solid value versus an implied $18,000 average price. ## Collection Type by Style - StyleCollector: Very High (75%) - StyleFormal: High (50%) - StyleStatement: Medium (25%) - StyleSports: Low (25%) ## Collection Type by Movement - Manual Wind: High (75%) - Automatic: Low (25%) ## Collection Strengths - Unparalleled historical authenticity from Vacheron reissues. - Impressive complication diversity in a compact set. - Superior finishing and material quality across independents and majors. ## Ideas for Improvement 1. Add a highly versatile GMT or field watch to enhance daily wear options. 2. Incorporate a true vintage piece to amplify historical narrative. 3. Balance with a third brand in the luxury tier for broader prestige spread. ## Downsizing Advice Retain both Vacheron Constantin pieces as the cohesive core for prestige and theme; keep Zenith for modern contrast if sport appeals, but Calabrese could be the first to go for its niche appeal unless independent horology is a priority—aim for 3 watches max to sharpen focus. ## Watch by Watch Summary **Zenith Chronomaster Sport (7911)**: High-octane titanium chronograph with El Primero 1/10th-second precision and 250m water resistance for sport-luxury thrills. **Vacheron Constantin Cornes De Vache 1955 (64000)**: Slim pink gold icon with signature bullhorn lugs and ultra-thin manual wind, pure 1950s dress elegance. **Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendrier 1942 (24100)**: Refined rose gold triple calendar reissue capturing 1940s subtlety with complete calendar functions. **Vincent Calabrese Ottica Wandering Hour (8750)**: Handcrafted optical wandering hours complication showcasing innovative independent artistry. **A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.5 Grok 4 Fast. December 21, 2025.**

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