The Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix is a 40 mm everyday collection from the Geneva manufacture, launched in 2018 and built around three core models: the Self-Winding with a date, the Day-Date with a weekday and power reserve indicator, and the Complete Calendar with date, weekday, month and moon phase. Each pairs a self-winding movement with a 40 mm case and is offered in steel or pink gold. Bizak & Co. is a sourcing desk, so nothing here is an inventory listing; every watch is found to order.
Last reviewed on October 28, 2026 by Filip Biczak. Specifications are drawn from the maker and launch coverage and may vary by reference. Sources: Vacheron Constantin press lounge and Worldtempus, Fiftysix launch coverage.
What is the Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix?
It is Vacheron Constantin's accessible, casual-leaning line, introduced at the 2018 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. Its design takes cues from the maker's mid-century archive, and it is often the first Vacheron a collector considers. If you want the wider brand picture, start with our Vacheron Constantin collection.
What are the three core Fiftysix models?
The core line is the Self-Winding, the Day-Date and the Complete Calendar, and the main difference is how many calendar functions the dial carries. The table compares them using launch figures; confirm the details for any specific reference before you buy.
| Model | Caliber | Functions | Case | Typical reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Winding | 1326 | Hours, minutes, seconds, date | 40 mm, steel or pink gold | About 48 hours |
| Day-Date | 2475 SC/2 | Hours, minutes, seconds, date, weekday, power reserve indicator | 40 mm, steel or pink gold | About 40 hours |
| Complete Calendar | 2460 QCL/1 | Hours, minutes, seconds, date, weekday, month, moon phase | 40 mm, steel or pink gold | About 40 hours |
The collection has since grown beyond these three. Our Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix collection also covers other executions such as a tourbillon, so check which model a reference belongs to before comparing.
What does the Fiftysix Self-Winding offer?
The Self-Winding is the simplest and slimmest Fiftysix, with a time-and-date dial and the Caliber 1326. It is the model most buyers start with, and it is the usual choice for someone who wants the Vacheron name in an uncluttered daily watch. Dial colors have included silver, blue and brown, and some references come on a steel bracelet rather than a strap. See the Fiftysix Self-Winding 4600E/000A-B487 for the steel, blue-dial version.
What does the Fiftysix Day-Date add?
The Day-Date adds a weekday display and a power reserve indicator to the date, driven by the Caliber 2475 SC/2. Launch coverage notes the movement carries the Hallmark of Geneva (the Poinçon de Genève), a mark of finishing and quality tied to the canton. The extra functions make the case somewhat thicker than the Self-Winding. It suits a buyer who wants a busier dial without moving up to a full calendar.
What does the Fiftysix Complete Calendar add?
The Complete Calendar adds the month and a moon-phase display on top of the date and weekday, powered by the Caliber 2460 QCL/1. It reads day, date and month together with a moon phase for the lunar cycle. It is the most complicated of the three core models and the one that most resembles traditional dress calendar watches. Calendar watches of this type generally need manual correction at the end of shorter months, so ask how the calendar should be set on the specific unit.
How do you choose between them?
Choose by how much dial information you want and how simple you want daily use to be. The Self-Winding is the cleanest and has the longest typical power reserve, the Day-Date balances functions and legibility, and the Complete Calendar is the most expressive. If you are weighing Vacheron's sportier option instead, read our Overseas guide and browse the Vacheron Constantin Overseas collection. If price is the main question, our entry-level Vacheron ranking is the place to compare.
What should you check before buying a Fiftysix?
- The exact reference. Dial, metal and strap or bracelet all change the reference number, so confirm it character by character.
- The calendar setting. For Day-Date and Complete Calendar units, ask how the functions were last set and whether the watch has been serviced.
- Condition and paperwork. Ask about box, papers, warranty status and any signs of wear.
- Source and authenticity. Our authenticity page explains what we check and what our terms cover.
Quick answers
What is the difference between the Fiftysix Day-Date and Complete Calendar?
The Day-Date shows date, weekday and a power reserve indicator. The Complete Calendar shows date, weekday, month and moon phase but not a power reserve indicator. Each uses its own self-winding caliber.
Is the Vacheron Constantin Fiftysix a good first Vacheron?
Many collectors treat it as one, because it offers the brand's finishing and design in a wearable 40 mm size. Whether it suits you depends on whether you prefer a simple date or a fuller calendar.
What size is the Fiftysix?
The core Self-Winding, Day-Date and Complete Calendar models are 40 mm in diameter. Other variations in the range can differ, so check the reference.
Which Fiftysix models are available in steel?
At launch, all three core models were offered in stainless steel and in pink gold. Current references and dial options vary, so confirm any specific reference.
Related reading: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Guide, Cheapest Vacheron Constantin Watches and Vacheron Constantin Historiques: American 1921 and 222 Explained.
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