This VC watch design has really grown on me, especially that strap design. I went from not liking it at first to enjoying it. Thanks for the focus on it.
@@ionutcatalin6620 Not really i own a prx and a Royal oak and i mean Sure If we don't Talk about the movement the prx Looks and feels way more expensive then it is
2:08 - 1979, people wanted crazy, incredible watches you could see from the other side of the street or they wanted a plastic Swatch watch. Well, I guess with the new 222 and the Omega Moonswatch, 2022 really is back to the future.
I would watch a video of you two making a tour of vacheron any day any time. That would be one of the coolest videos ever. You could make it into like 3 parts explaining many stages of production or different sectors or going through the archives. I think it would be both beneficial for you and vacheron
This is a revival of the VC 222 Ref. 44018, the “Jumbo” in 37mm without a seconds hand. There was a midsize version in 34mm, Ref. 46003, that did have center seconds. Different movements, but both sourced from JLC.
This tops the Nautalis in my opinion. I really do not get the hype around that watch. On the contrary, not quite on the level of Royal Oak from a design POV, but close. This is a stunning timepiece. I especially love the VC stamp on the lower-right of the case 👌
I’m of the mind that there is no second hand as that would make it three hands instead of two, which forms the first 2 of the next two within the date box. ❤
With 24 cutouts in the bezel it's very suitable for gmt version only adding a gmt hand instead of the missing seconds hand. Btw original version's bezels seems like shifted somehow. Bizarre
Finally, someone agrees with me this is the new dark horse Rolex be damned!!lol I do want Vacheron to do a white gold version and a titanium version with second hand, with a black face. I actually think you showed something similar in the video. Love it Gents keep it up. Earl Greyson
I had 2 222's, one as this appears and the other with gray dial with sword hands. I sold the gray dial version to a friend a couple of years after I purchased it and the other I traded towards an AP Chronograph that I still own today. Interesting to see this gorgeous 222 be available again, wonderful VC!!!
I have this watch at home, but the dial is a bit different. It is blue and has 'Tissot PRX' written on it and cost me 300 euro. Otherwise it is basically identical.
Where are these rumours about a steel version coming from? VC keeps saying that they're not going to do more with the 222 since it's in the Historique collection. Did something leak?
About traditional design and dimension what about Zenith A484 revival in 37 mm. Almost the same case as this 222. No integrated bracelet but the Gay Frères lader bracelet is a nice one too.
Next year Vacheron might release white and rose gold versions of this I reckon. Maybe steel a year after that 🤷♂️ Anyway, my favorite watch release of Watches & Wonders this year. I’m so glad they re-released this design first in yellow rather than the usual white or rose gold too. So demure and compact, despite what it’s made from. I’d love one of these! Dream on…
The attitude seems like, "I'm so rich I wear a solid gold watch, therefore I shouldn't care about petty seconds." Then again, if they are copying the original Royal Oak with the JLC-based 2121 movement, it has no second hand.
IMO the no seconds work since the original 222 didn't have seconds and this isn't a sports watch. I'd really want this watch in steel for a business casual office. I like the RO in 37mm but wouldn't want to deal with long waiting lists or high used prices.
That IWC Ingenue SL would annoy the bejeebus out of me for those off-centre screw heads on the bezel. Wearing your hat at a jaunty angle is fine, but on a watch?
They do it to let the viewer see the watch manufacturer's logo, to keep the 10 min marker visible, while maintaining a decent sense of symmetry in the whole picture.
Not that I could ever buy one but at this price point the rotor would honestly be a bit of a deal breaker to me. Something like this deserves a beautifully finished rotor like on the older versions of the Jumbo
@@SimonMenu which is why I said older not oldest.... Basically the version AP made before the switched the rotor, matched the date disk colour wise and stopped making it mono bloc
Fantastic watch. I think peoples issue is not girth but length when it comes to watches. For me water resistance needs to match the Overseas. Would love to see all the archives they have at the factory. Nice video. Keep up the good work.
I dunno. Why's my 2100 worse? Nowhy. I believe it's much slicker. The #1 thing for minimalist designs is shape, a couple of, a proportion or two. Not fond of those of 222.
The logo on the case sucks. Why? The logo is both on the dial and on the wristband. Did Vacheron Constantin have to hit us over the head? It's like a Honda with both a digital and analogue speedometer in the instrument cluster.
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This VC watch design has really grown on me, especially that strap design. I went from not liking it at first to enjoying it. Thanks for the focus on it.
I just noticed, that the Tissot prx in gold is a really well option next to the VC 222 for the price of just around 450 CHF!
just buy a casio and let it be my man
Jeah the prx is the best value intergerated bracelet sportswatch
@@prod.bynil-oh7440 Dacia vs Rolls Royce...
@@ionutcatalin6620 Not really i own a prx and a Royal oak and i mean Sure If we don't Talk about the movement the prx Looks and feels way more expensive then it is
@@prod.bynil-oh7440 I still think you are joking...
2:08 - 1979, people wanted crazy, incredible watches you could see from the other side of the street or they wanted a plastic Swatch watch.
Well, I guess with the new 222 and the Omega Moonswatch, 2022 really is back to the future.
I think VC is already doing a wonderful job re-issuing modern version of earlier pieces with their Les Historiques line.
100% agree the Triple Calendrier in steel - wow, absolutely beautiful manual wind watch.
Hearing that intro music makes me so happy.
I pref the subtle piano intro comes with better camera angles
I would watch a video of you two making a tour of vacheron any day any time. That would be one of the coolest videos ever. You could make it into like 3 parts explaining many stages of production or different sectors or going through the archives. I think it would be both beneficial for you and vacheron
I absolutely love this watch I consider this one of my grails. Of all the integrated bracelets this is hands down my favorite😊
I just can’t get over the fact there in no second’s hand, love a second’s sweeping round the main event,
Again nice one for the education 🤙🏻
Agree- no seconds, watch is like dead... or hibernating...imho
The similarities of the current times and the 70's are palpable-- trends are returning and inflation is sky high.
This is a revival of the VC 222 Ref. 44018, the “Jumbo” in 37mm without a seconds hand. There was a midsize version in 34mm, Ref. 46003, that did have center seconds. Different movements, but both sourced from JLC.
a SS 222 or even WG 222 would be amazing
You guys should make a comparison side by side with Nautilus, RO, and this 222. :)
And a PRX....
This tops the Nautalis in my opinion. I really do not get the hype around that watch. On the contrary, not quite on the level of Royal Oak from a design POV, but close. This is a stunning timepiece. I especially love the VC stamp on the lower-right of the case 👌
Hell yeah I want to see you go to Vacheronn and rummage through their archives.
One word : STUNNING!
I need one now
It kinda gives off 1970s loan shark vibes. The sort of thing a made guy in a shiny suit would buy himself.
Somehow I want it more after that comment :|
@@divpan1 quite like it myself
I’m of the mind that there is no second hand as that would make it three hands instead of two, which forms the first 2 of the next two within the date box. ❤
With 24 cutouts in the bezel it's very suitable for gmt version only adding a gmt hand instead of the missing seconds hand. Btw original version's bezels seems like shifted somehow. Bizarre
No second hand?
Finally, someone agrees with me this is the new dark horse Rolex be damned!!lol I do want Vacheron to do a white gold version and a titanium version with second hand, with a black face. I actually think you showed something similar in the video. Love it Gents keep it up. Earl Greyson
Beautiful watch ,as a sports watch it should have a seconds hand,this and the american drvers watch are my favorite vc's
I had 2 222's, one as this appears and the other with gray dial with sword hands. I sold the gray dial version to a friend a couple of years after I purchased it and the other I traded towards an AP Chronograph that I still own today. Interesting to see this gorgeous 222 be available again, wonderful VC!!!
the way vacheron is growing i think it will be the nexy royal oak or even better
Nah its the overseas
Overseas will be very well valued but all watches will be well received
Unlike the newer generation of APS
I have a perfect original 222 two tone. Will this new watch help or hurt the value of mine? I can see it both ways.
It will definitely help it’s value. Don’t sell immediately. Hold onto it for sometime so you can realise it’s entire potential.
@@tajtahmeena8635 care to venture a guess at value? Only 225 were ever made in two tone.
@@myballwilson this is easily a $100,000+ Watch in the future.
I have this watch at home, but the dial is a bit different. It is blue and has 'Tissot PRX' written on it and cost me 300 euro. Otherwise it is basically identical.
Price ?
The original 222 jumbo (37mm) didn’t have seconds hand. Only the smaller mid size did.
Where are these rumours about a steel version coming from? VC keeps saying that they're not going to do more with the 222 since it's in the Historique collection. Did something leak?
Finally a new model for the Sopranos, Castellos and Escobars of this world.
Although, VC is my forever favorite brand.
C'mon! let's be honest, they were intimidated by the Tissot PRX and decided to make this.
Its not even close on the price tag?
While watching this I realised, Andrew, you accidentally asked for a smaller bb58 and they gave you one (bb54)
Quintessential VC, understated sophistication. At least there is a waitlist that I (hopefully) can get on.
About traditional design and dimension what about Zenith A484 revival in 37 mm. Almost the same case as this 222. No integrated bracelet but the Gay Frères lader bracelet is a nice one too.
I think this is the only gold watch I could rock everyday of my life 😍
Move over Patel Philippe Nautilus... this is the new holy grail of all Holy Trinity sport watches!
Cool PRX bro
A Vacheron show by you would be very welcomed. At least from my point of view it would be.
I've got one on my wrist right now. Oh wait, I'm squinting real hard at my Tissot gold-tone PRX.
How can the “geneva seal” measure the precision of the movement without a hand showing seconds? Is there at seconds function on the back?
stick it on a timegrapher and keep an eye on it over the course of a day
Geneva Seal I believe is based on the finishing of the watch and not it's precision.
@@garyboyle695 No Geneva seal is precision and finish. COSC is only precision.
As an older bloke this reminds me of a rolex oysterquartz.Ps those things are fetching hot money now.
Love VC, love that most people have never heard of them. 90% of Rolex wearers who see my Overseas think it's some kind of Chinese knockoff brand.
That's priceless. 🤣
and that's the idea. you buy it for yourself
Hope you make a video about de Carl F Bucherer peripheral rotor watches. Greetings!
What a masterpiece...most beautiful watch i have ever seen...this is my grail watch never cant afford....
May I ask, that Jazz-trio background-music, what is it? And who played it?
Very refined watch. I am excited to see it again on my wrist soon.
Atelier Wen Perception perhaps?
WHAT A BURNER,DOPE WITH THE LOGO RIGHT CORNER,LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we never expected this but I've been dreaming about this day
Respect for sticking with the original diameter
11:00 YES PLEASE !!!
Looks like a watch my grandad would wear
Next year Vacheron might release white and rose gold versions of this I reckon. Maybe steel a year after that 🤷♂️ Anyway, my favorite watch release of Watches & Wonders this year. I’m so glad they re-released this design first in yellow rather than the usual white or rose gold too. So demure and compact, despite what it’s made from. I’d love one of these! Dream on…
Now you're just grasping at straws.
Be nice if Vacheron Constantin gave out free samples at a factory tour.... putting it out there...
I’d love you to visit the VC HQ. VC are the OG and are just the kings of watches. If you go, please take me? 😇😉
No second hand? Hard to wrap my head around this watch.
The attitude seems like, "I'm so rich I wear a solid gold watch, therefore I shouldn't care about petty seconds."
Then again, if they are copying the original Royal Oak with the JLC-based 2121 movement, it has no second hand.
IMO the no seconds work since the original 222 didn't have seconds and this isn't a sports watch. I'd really want this watch in steel for a business casual office. I like the RO in 37mm but wouldn't want to deal with long waiting lists or high used prices.
Great prediction actually. I love this watch -- I think it's my grail.
Nice gold prx
Ander Ugarte unquestionably made TUDOR great again!!! ☝👊👊 (Cue the swiss national anthem)
I see/feel PRX vibe but in gold ;-)
Difference is that I can afford PRX (quartz thought).
13:37 this screams Tudor Submariner for me!!
Thumbs up for the rummaging through Vacheron's goodies.
It's been suggested by people smarter than me that the 222 is the best watch ever made ,They have a good argument
Beautiful piece
VC is on the rise again!
The 222 and the Omega 125th anniversary are my favorite designs from the 1970s!
That's priceless.
I think it’s already blown up. How much more so you want it to blow up?
Shenanigans over hacking seconds?
Thought that was Panerai's job.
That IWC Ingenue SL would annoy the bejeebus out of me for those off-centre screw heads on the bezel. Wearing your hat at a jaunty angle is fine, but on a watch?
seems like a premium Tissot PRX for me
Yes please, go to Vacheron!
I would love to own this in gold and in steel if I had the money and access to the watch at the AD
I think its high time they make a rotating bezel watch..... If not, dont make grooves on the bezel... its a dust collector with no actual USE!!!!!
Wanna bet we'll see an IWC Ingenieur SL Ceratanium for the Ingenieur SL's 50th anniversary in 2026?
Yes! Go to vacheron and dust off the old drawers! Please yes! Of the holy trinity, VC Is by far my favorite
Beautiful watch. Silly price.
WHY .... are the watch hands at 8 minutes past ten? , the date i get it.... 22 , so why are the hands not at the 2 o - clock position ?.
They do it to let the viewer see the watch manufacturer's logo, to keep the 10 min marker visible, while maintaining a decent sense of symmetry in the whole picture.
Not that I could ever buy one but at this price point the rotor would honestly be a bit of a deal breaker to me. Something like this deserves a beautifully finished rotor like on the older versions of the Jumbo
the original Jumbo had a closed caseback
@@SimonMenu which is why I said older not oldest.... Basically the version AP made before the switched the rotor, matched the date disk colour wise and stopped making it mono bloc
a 222 costs $137K today. What in the hell?!?!?!?
Loving this one. Little bit out of my range 🤑
Isn't Blancpain as old as Vacheron?
Relaxed but heavy
Fantastic watch. I think peoples issue is not girth but length when it comes to watches. For me water resistance needs to match the Overseas. Would love to see all the archives they have at the factory. Nice video. Keep up the good work.
I dunno. Why's my 2100 worse? Nowhy. I believe it's much slicker. The #1 thing for minimalist designs is shape, a couple of, a proportion or two. Not fond of those of 222.
what's with the bottle cap bezel? strange look honestly
VC has some beautifully designed metal bracelets. I love the look of the VC222 + bracelet, it seems to drape the wrist very nicely.
Looks like Seiko 5 in gilt... :)
Yet, get into VC’s drawers! 😂
I thought it was named coz of 22.2 carat purity gold!
Nothing to do with watches but did you know there is a Lufthansa flight from Munich; Flight 2222 to Toulouse ?
This is the only all gold watch done right.
surely this thing in steel would go crazy
To bad they put their logo (malteser cross) the case. Was not necessary besides that… stunning watch!!!!
This aged well...
nice watch .. would not mind owning one
That bracelet looks just like the Atelier Wen Perception bracelet. Who copied who?
I want
This in steel and my bank balance is toast.
Drop dead gorgeous, I disagree on the seconds hand but what do I know, I’m just a plebe.
The logo on the case sucks. Why? The logo is both on the dial and on the wristband. Did Vacheron Constantin have to hit us over the head? It's like a Honda with both a digital and analogue speedometer in the instrument cluster.
clearly a prx homage
I think you have that backwards…😀