Vacheron Constantin

A photo: Do you notice anything different about the case back of this Patrimony Contemporaine, reference 81180, below when compared with the one above (from 2006), other than the gold/platinum hallmarks? Look a little closer: The Hallmark of Geneva is now...  

Agreed, it is great to see VC upholding the traditions of the Poincon de Geneve, but the most interesting change to me is the way VC is mounting the movements inside the watch cases, which is very different than in the past. I think we have now seen the i... 

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One is PT, one is AU! What were you saying?! There's something else? Blah! G

Looks nice. But not on the dial (a la Chopard L.U.C), as it's not necessary on the dial. The seal used to mean something to me; I would give heavy consideration and respect to watches that carried the symbol and less to those that didn't. But today, it me... 

But the Jubilee 1755 LE's had it on the dial (applied metal seal). And I though it was a nice touch although not everyone agreed with that opinion. :-) Joseph

Nice touch by VC. It belongs there as one of the hallmarks as well as on the movement. Joseph

Didn't realize this subtle update until now. To be completely honest, I am not that knowledgeable about technical aspects of watches, movements, standards of the Geneva hallmark etc... But I love traditions, culture and history. .. hence I appreciate the ... 

is something good in general, but not all watches coming with it show the (all over) quality I would expect. No, I don´t only speak about VC in specific. When I see that hallmark too often (on a watch), I start to think what is wrong? What do they have to...