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Platinum Lines, Vintage Intent.
In a world overrun with round watches, the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 31110 came out of left field—and landed squarely on the wrist of someone who didn’t mind making a scene.
Born in the early 1990s as part of Vacheron’s Les Historiques collection, this reference drew inspiration from the archives—probably from the 70s when watchmakers still flirted with design instead of chasing algorithms. While we haven’t found the exact vintage ancestor in the Vacheron museum (maybe it’s locked behind a velvet curtain), this modern reinterpretation gets the mood just right.
Let’s start with the shape: an elongated oval case that’s as bold as it is graceful. It isn’t trying to be loud, but it definitely isn’t trying to blend in either. The lugs don’t just attach the strap—they arc like little bridges holding up a platinum amphitheater. The watch wears flat and soft on the wrist, but feels dense, present. Platinum, after all, is the quiet flex. It’s the rich man’s stainless steel—the one who doesn’t need to remind you of it.
The dial is almost deceptively simple until you look closer. Inside the oval frame lies a guilloché pattern of tiny pyramids, delicately etched and beautifully restrained. No disco-ball dazzle here—just thoughtful texture and refinement. Even the applied indices feel intentional. It’s refreshing, but not in a “cleansing green juice” kind of way. More like a cold glass of Chablis in a room full of tepid lattes.
Inside ticks the manual-wind Vacheron caliber 1055, neatly finished, buttery to wind, and sealed behind a screwed-in caseback that you’ll probably never open—but will still appreciate knowing it’s back there doing its job.
The strap is Vacheron’s original glossy black crocodile leather. The buckle however is a work of art. The Maltese cross isn’t just decoration here—it’s structural. The entire platinum buckle is formed around it, like the brand got tired of hiding the logo and decided to build with it instead.
Back in the day, this thing cost as much as a Patek Philippe. Today? Let’s just say the value proposition is suspiciously good. Which is why we consider this a bit of a hidden gem in Vacheron’s back catalog—a watch that embodies vintage thinking, modern construction, and the kind of silhouette that makes you question how often you actually want to wear round watches.
This watch is in near mint condition.
The case lines are fully intact with occasional hairline scratches.
The serial numbers and hallmarks at the case back are present and pronounced.
The dial, hands are pristine with no blemishes to note.
The leather strap shows little to very minor signs of wear.
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