Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle

A watch. A stepping stone to a grail. A grail. Call it what you want, but any Vacheron Constantin is worth a closer look given their deserved status in the world of horology. The Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle Malte 49145/000A-9308 U.S. Special Edition is all of the above, for me. What is yours?

The Review

https://youtu.be/7neXjRPEk5o

Vacheron Constantin 1137 based on the Frédéric Piguet 1185

• Model: Vacheron Constantin Royal Eagle Malte
• Reference: 49145/000A-9308
• Width w/crown: 39.5mm
• Height: 13.5mm
• Lug Width: 19mm
• Lug-to-lug: 52mm
• Weight: ~105.5g
• Case: Stainless steel
• Movement: VC 1137 based on the Frédéric Piguet 1185
• Power Reserve: ~40 hours
• Accuracy: Superlative COSC Chronometer
• Crystal: Sapphire w/AR
• Water Resistance: 3atm/30m/100ft

All of the finer details are discussed in the video instead of text here. The topics illustrated in the review are listed below.

Video Review Sections:

• Intro
• Box and Papers: 2:57
• Specs: 6:30
• Why this watch?: 11:47
• Column Wheel Chronograph: 14:06
• Non-hacking a feature?: 16:16
• Macro View: 18:12
• Final Thoughts

Some Photos (may add to these over time)

Final Thought

Watch the video where more justice is done. In sum, when collecting watches just do you! This watch is all me and I am thrilled to have it in my collection and on my wrist.