The Most Underrated Watch Brands, According to Collectors and Insiders

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Underestimated, unappreciated, unrecognized—you may not associate these words with Vacheron Constantin, a member of horology’s prestigious “holy trinity” (along with Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe), but collector Paul Engel makes a compelling case that the brand, at least in the vintage realm, is worth more—attention, money, acclaim—than…