His Or Hers

Aug 04, 2014,15:44 PM
 

Vintage V&C wrist watches were of a size that compliments women today and still suits men as well.  Mrs TT agreed to submit to "watch porn" as she called it, by sitting for this side-by-side pic for your thread.

Tick Talk photo

Tick Talk photo

The square-cased piece from the 1950s I'm wearing houses the caliber that gets my vote for the most beautiful manual winding movement; the 9-ligne cal.1001.



Mrs TT has on a 40s rectagular V&C.  It actually measures slightly smaller than the square piece, but the massive scroll lugs and domed crystal give it a larger presence IMHO. For me the treat is a genuine shaped caliber 435.  It is a loss that shaped movements are now restricted to the haute tourbillon pieces in the VC collection.



Admittedly I have a smallish wrist but back in the day these were the standard sizes for men and should not look out of place on either of the sexes today!  Thanks for bringing up this great topic, Bill smile
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Vacheron Constantin: His and Hers

 
 By: WHL : July 30th, 2014-12:46
Every now and then I get around to putting a couple of Vacheron Constantin watches side-by-side, often to highlight some his and hers possibilities for collectors who might like to share their passion for fine watches with their better spouses. Mrs. WHL...  

Great pairs, Bill! :)

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : July 30th, 2014-13:19
Thank you for sharing these! :) Best Blomman

Great his and hers pairings

 
 By: bsbg : July 30th, 2014-17:39
Intriguing post Bill! Mrs. BSBG has not found anything that really excites her, although she finds the 81530 interesting ...

I still say...

 
 By: respo : July 31st, 2014-06:32
...the 81530 would be perfect WITHOUT diamonds. A lovely size, a view of the cal. 1400 from the rear (like the Malte Grande Classique) and the gorgeous design of the 81180. Nice topic, Bill. VC does make some lovely watches for women. I know a couple of c...  

His Or Hers

 
 By: Tick Talk : August 4th, 2014-15:44
Vintage V&C wrist watches were of a size that compliments women today and still suits men as well. Mrs TT agreed to submit to "watch porn" as she called it, by sitting for this side-by-side pic for your thread. Tick Talk photo The square-cased piece f...  

Intended to be His and Hers...now only Hers :-( :-)

 
 By: dshao1 : August 5th, 2014-18:31
When I first picked this one up, I thought it would be mine. Then by the time it came back from a VC service, I bought 3 quick change straps for it (1 dark brown for me, 2 for her - purple and red) to be used as a His and Her item. She been using it every...