patrick_y
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I like it on the back of the case...
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 means one thing to me; it's a symbol for those reliant upon symbols and standards to identify high quality products.
Still a great symbol and seal to have, and one that I welcome. But not at the excuse of ignorance to how these watches are brilliantly crafted.
Ever seen how one person is bragging his watch has a Geneva Seal quality symbol (excuse me, "quality hallmark")? Ask them what the Geneva Seal requirements are and what it entails and see if they know how to respond.
This is why I really appreciate Vacheron Constantin's little booklet about the Geneva Seal, the requirements, and with photos of watches that don't pass the requirements and pictures of their watch parts that illustrate how their watches pass the requirements. Good job Vacheron Constantin!
Vacheron Constantin and the Poinçon de Genève
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...
Thanks for this update, Bill
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...
I like it on the back of the case...
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...
Me too!
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
Thanks Bill
Nice touch by VC. It belongs there as one of the hallmarks as well as on the movement. Joseph
Thanks Bill for the post and pictures
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 ...
The Hallmark of Geneva ...
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...
