amanico[JLC Moderator]
342281
Not my favourite VC, by far ...
Dec 10, 2010,11:16 AM
A bit too much 70ies looking, for my taste, at least.
As for the movement, I believe it is the Cal 889.
Here is a pic of the JLC Caliber, which looks very similar, not to say identical, to the movement housed in this VC:
Best,
Nicolas.
Comments:
view entire thread
VC 222 An Inside Look
By: cazalea : December 10th, 2010-09:54
Hi All, Today we can have a look inside a very nice 222. This predecessor to the Offshore has many similar appearance features shared with the AP Royal Oak, PP Nautilus, and Rolex Oysterquartz. From what I have been told by the watch's owner (it's on a lo...
intriguing
By: playtime : December 10th, 2010-10:58
Ah, you make it look so easy!
By: respo : December 10th, 2010-11:05
I would not try any of that myself. LOL. Thanks for posting thes additional photos and information. I really appreciate it. I am surprised to learn that it may not have been designed by Genta -- I had thought it was. Is there any confirmation of your frie...
222 - Hysek or Genta?
By: cazalea : December 10th, 2010-11:30
As far as making it look easy taking the watch apart, I should have said "Please. Don't try this at home". My info source on the design? The owner of the watch, who said "I mentioned to the editor of Watchtime that I thought Genta had designed the 222 as ...