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Thanks for the report, Blomman. It is a bit surprising to learn that there are not that
Apr 18, 2014,22:46 PM
Much Watch events in Sweden. Could you tell us why?
Another thing, could you listen to the Minute Repeater?
Aaah, the Saltarello! Not my fav VC from that era, but a very interesting Watch, for sure!
Best, Blomman.
Nicolas
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Vacheron Constantin Evening in Stockholm
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 18th, 2014-04:17
Here in Sweden we are not spoiled with watch events and especially not one held by some of the bigger names in the industry. The other evening was one of these rare occasions, Vacheron Constantin together with Nymans Ur held an event here in Stockholm. Th...
You had a very nice evening, didn't you?
By: respo : April 18th, 2014-05:49
Thank you for sharing this with us. You were able to see some very wonderful VCs from the Overseas to the grand complication cal. 2755 -- that is quite a range a and a lot to take in. The blue Overseas looks great on your wrist (well, so does the 2755!). ...
It is the ...
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 18th, 2014-12:02
LE 100 pieces Yellow Gold. Each time I see this one I "bite" my lip...! ;) Part 2 in online, my friend! Best Blomman
Wonderful event
By: bsbg : April 18th, 2014-06:24
Thanks for sharing, it looks like a great event. The Overseas Chrono will be my next VC, for the reasons you mention. The Saltarello is amazing!
My pleasure, Bill! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 18th, 2014-12:06
Yes, there were three quarters of a million reasons why I didn't leave that evening with the cal. 2755 on my wrist... ;) Best Blomman
Re: Overseas Chrono
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 18th, 2014-12:04
Yes, I must say that I surprised in a good way by that one! :) Hope you get yours soon! Best Blomman
Part 2: Patrimony
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 18th, 2014-11:56
Another Perpetual Calendar I got to see was the Patrimony Contemporaine Perpetual Calendar. A very classic looking pink gold watch, perfect size: 41 mm in diameter and only 8.96 mm high. That’s very thin for a Perpetual Calendar with Moon phase! The leap ...
Part 3: Historiques
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 18th, 2014-15:11
Toledo 1951. You all know my fabless for rectangular watches, right? But, I must say that this 1951 version is not my favorite version of the Toledo. I find this one a bit anonymous… Not sure if it’s because of the other watches I have seen here or if bec...
Excellent report blomman!
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : April 18th, 2014-17:03
Thank you for sharing this event with us here. I like the blue dial VC overseas chronograph alot too! One of my favorite VCs, other than my Traditionelle. Cheers Robin
The blue chrono...
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 19th, 2014-11:55
Yes, a super cool watch! :) Thank you, Robin. Best Blomman
The strap on the Saltarello is a killer
By: 4Js : April 18th, 2014-17:23
It is so rare to see the YG. Do you know if the strap is a VC strap? It is so different than the standard brown or black! The 2755 looks fab on you. I own the OS blue. It is a great blue watch. I was thinking of adding the rubber strap for it this summer ...
Joe, I think the strap is original VC.
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 19th, 2014-12:05
I am not 100% - will ask next time I meet the owner. If you look at the photos, you see that the inside also is alligator, which you also find on some of VC's current watches. Which one will be my first VC...? Well, for a long time I have been eyeing the ...
Saltarello, not a favorite?
By: 4Js : April 19th, 2014-05:02
You just have to hold it a while to change your mind. First ths movements work on the rotor is sublime. The guilloche work in the light is mesmerizing. I have only seen DeBethune and KV who have done work like this. I enjoy the case work when you see it i...
Unfortunately the MR ...
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 19th, 2014-12:20
Was "looked" so I could not hear the sound... :( Why not many watch events in Sweden? Well, to start with Sweden is a very "underdeveloped" country when it comes to watches. People are not that into watches as much as in some other European countries. Mos...
Very nice event!
By: yesjb : April 19th, 2014-15:04
Thanks for sharing your experience. Some of those watches are exquisite. I'm glad VC brought along some interesting vintage pieces as well as the newer ones. Looks like a wonderful evening. Best, Joseph
It was a wonderful evening! :)
By: blomman Mr Blue : April 20th, 2014-09:20
Thank you, Joseph. The vintage watch was not from VC but from one of the participants of the evening...! :) Best Blomman