Vacheron Constantin

Dear friends, I am happy to post some initial impressions after a weekend with the Traditionelle Twin Beat Perpetual on the wrist.

So where do I begin?

My overall impression:

What strikes me most is the aura this watch exudes. I bought the Twin Beat for its innovation and technical tour-de-force, but I am most astonished by how this watch oozes perfection in the execution. The surface finishes, the materials, the proportions, all seems to come together to create a special kind of magic.

The movement:

I'll let the pictures do the talking (sorry you have to make do with my iPhone pics). What I can't show you is the joy that comes from pressing the pusher and switch the movement from 5 to 1.2 Hz. I love to see the slow movement of the larget 1.2 Hz balance wheel!

The design:

While the watch belongs to the "Traditionelle" line, it's fair to say this is a fairly un-traditional watch for VC. On the wrist, it certainly feels like a very modern watch, some might say an avantgarde design, at least by Vacheron's standards. The greys in the dial beautifully play in the light, creating sometimes a dark, closed appearance, changing to a light and translucent one at a different angle.

The dial is complex, and it certainly is never boring. Personally, I find it very attractive, especially due to the different textures of grey and the fantastic finishing of the components. Overall, the Twin Beat it is a very wearable watch, which isn't loud or ostentatious. I wore it with jeans in the backyard of a small café, I wore it to the office, it didn't feel out of place at any time.

The case:

One of the main feats of this watch is that VC managed to put essentially two movements, a large barrel AND an instantaneous perpetual calendar into a case measuring just 42 x 12.3 mm. Even on my small wrist, it doesn't feel too large. The watch sits very comfortably on the wrist. The main impression when wearing it is the weight of the watch. It always feels solid, substantial. The case design itself is quite restrained - here, the "Traditionelle" is true.

The dial:

This may be the most controversial aspect of the Twin Beat. With its complex dial layout and half-open structure, the dial will have its fans and foes. For sure this design is polarizing. To me, it works perfectly well for this type of watch, which in its concept is about innovation. After a few days on my wrist, I think the dial is a pure pleasure to look at! There are tons of details to admire: the numerous parts of the dial, all with different structures, textures and finishes, the ink markings on the sapphire subdials. It's difficult to show in the pictures, but the incredible attention to detail stands out makes this dial a fascinating piece of art.

Will read the post however beautiful shots . Congratulations on this great purchase !

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A masterpiece to own and wear with pride indeed. Regards

The calendar was set correctly initially, but we played around with the pushers in the boutique and didn't care about the leap year. I will set it to Year 4 next time I put it on.
Thanks, Pun!

This piece is out of this world!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Congrats is not enough...
only one question, looking at your wrist pics, it seems to me holes in the lugs to be too close to the case, leaving lugs coming out too much when you’re wearing this marvel... is only my impression or do you feel the same?
In any case I envy you in the right way... I could dismiss almost all my current and humble collection to have this piece on my wrist
Thanks for sharing
Ciao
Luca

I needed to look up the pics to see what you mean regarding the lugs, but now I understand. I think you're right, it looks as if the strap connects to the lugs a little too near the case. Maybe a combination between my small wrists (16.5 cm) and the still stiff leather strap. I didn't notice it when wearing the watch, so it's not a huge problem, but it could be more elegant if it was 0.5mm to the outside.
As always, the post is not to bring up envy, but rather to share my pleasure with this great forum. Thank you for the kind words, Luca, it's much appreciated.
Cordiali saluti,
Daniel

I was only curious...
I love your new addition!!! ❤️❤️❤️ so cool, as I wrote I’d trade in all my collection... no more words needed
Thanks for taking into account my post
Wear it in the best of safeness, healthiness and happiness!!!
Ciao, un abbraccio
Luca

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What a tremendous intelligent and high tech watch. Really do like, you are wearing it in your daily routine. No safe queen here.

This beauty is meant to be enjoyed. The more, the better
Glad you like it, George. And yes, "intelligent" describes it very well!
Cheers,
Daniel

Huge Congrats with you very beautiful VC . I only had the pleasure to see it behind glass at SIHH last year . Thanks for this post and looking forward to see more in the near future

I could see the first "live" watch in the metal for a few minutes early 2019 when I visited the manufacture in Geneva. Then, it was mostly a fascination of the technical aspects - the innovative movement, the calendar mechanism etc. Now that I had it on my wrist for a few days, there is so much more to appreciate!
Thanks for chiming in!

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This is a true masterpiece of modern horology.
Heartiest Congratulations.

Astounding piece!

It is at the same time a fine piece of art, and a cool modern watch.
Happy you liked the post.

Please wear in the best of health and post new pictures of this beauty from time to time.

Cheers,
Daniel

Didn't have the chance yet to be on a GTG, but I would certainly bring the Twin Beat.

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I completely agree with you.

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This is not a limited edition or special order watch, it is part of VC‘s regular collection. It is however a very small scale production. I have heard of 8 pieces per year, although this is not official and may not be accurate info.

As far as I know, the Twin Beat is sold only through VC boutiques, and they concentrate on their local clients. So I suggest you talk to your local boutique as a first step. In case you have any trouble, please PM me.

All the best,
Daniel

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You know I’m one of the biggest VC fans on earth and this twinbeat is superb.

I tend to agree that the dial is controversial to say the least. It’s about the only thing that held me back when I got the invite to buy it.

You mentioned the case is what’s still in the traditional Traditionelle fashion. But there are two other items that are pure Traditionelle: the hands and the pushers.

It’s a stunning piece of technology, craftsmanship, execution and design.

Million congrats

I am in full agreement with you. The dial, you love it or you hate it. For me it works brilliantly, showing the fresh and innovative side of VC. Kind of the De Bethune in VC's collection, if you don't mind. But I also love the classic, elegant side of VC and I can well understand that many will think that VC pushed it too far with the Twin Beat.
And true, the hands and pushers are common on all Traditionelle models. Please enjoy yours on your beautiful PCC!
Daniel