I will also add my pics. Let's start with the Patrimony QP Chronograph.

Jan 25, 2009,07:20 AM
 


This Patrimony Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Chronograph  won the award of the largest name... but it's also a gorgeous watch.

The main issue was the size of the caliber. Hopefully, thanks to the work of the designers, we don't feel too much the difference between the diameter of the caliber and the diameter of the case.

The Moonphases indicator brings a touch of poesy to this watch and the balanced dial convinced me.

A great novelty from Vacheron.

 

















Fr.Xavier

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SIHH 2009: Vacheron Constantin - LIVE PICS of the new models

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : January 24th, 2009-09:31
Vacheron Constantin SIHH 2009 - LIVE PICS of the new models! Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Chronograph moonphase is hand engraved from 18k gold plate estimated retail price 111,000 CHF Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Tradit...  

Thanks for the photos

 
 By: akashjain_del : January 24th, 2009-18:20

The Patrimony Traditionnelle 38mm

 
 By: foversta : January 25th, 2009-07:26
With the new caliber 4400 used also in the Americaine 1921. The perfect size for this type of watch. Thanks to Vacheron for not having done it in a case too large....  

Seconds subdial

 
 By: Wees : January 28th, 2009-01:24

The Automatic Open-Worked Skeleton

 
 By: foversta : January 25th, 2009-07:32
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The Patrimony Chronograph

 
 By: foversta : January 25th, 2009-07:39
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The Americaine 1921

 
 By: foversta : January 25th, 2009-07:45
I already did a small report about this watch before the SIHH so here are the pics taken in Geneva : An excellent SIHH for Vacheron this year. Fr.Xavier...  

Many thanks for the pictures, guys!

 
 By: WHL : January 25th, 2009-20:09
Anthony, when you mentioned the 20 hours to skeletonize the automatic watch, was that just time spent by the engraver? I would think that the electro-spark milling of the movement parts and subsequent preparation for engraving would take some significant ... 

Seven-Point opening?

 
 By: aaronm : January 31st, 2009-21:09
Did I miss this before? I don't remember seeing the seven-notches for unscrewing the caseback before. A

From my review last year...

 
 By: WHL : February 3rd, 2009-20:00
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