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On the complication, I cannot agree more
I recall wears ago talking with VC in Munich especially on that topic, and explaining why the older ultra thin minute repeater perpetual is a master piece because of the work on the case, bezel and caseback to have the visual effect of an ultra thin watch. amazing for such a complication, and it is not only coming from the caliber but also from the design.
Patek mastered that beautifully on the 5970 for example with a lot of work on the bezel, case and caseback, the watch looks absolutely normal and wearable.
Replace that with a straight case, bezel and caseback with all the thickness visible on the side and it will look like an awful brick.
I agree with you on that topic. The Patrionmy traditionnelle looks right on a three hands watch, but going to chronograph or a complex worldtime module, and it looks too big for medium/small wrists. Well that's my vision, some people are comfortable with the lugs going out of their wrist, that's also the market at the moment...
To have not too bad proportions, and keep the same design, they increase the diameter. Easy solution but imho not the right one. I have the same problem with Lange complications, but it's a bit different for Lange because it is part of their DNA.
I have looked for long time at the side vision of a watch case, it gives you a lot of information, more than just watching the face.
cheers
François
[SiHH 2015] Teaser of a new case ?
I'm not a specialist of VC but don't seem to remember this shape that will be unveiled on Monday... A new "Historic" model ? Wait and see. Cheers, Mark...
A bit abrupt for a Vacheron, don't you think?
Where is the sensuality we so much love in Vacheron watches? Best, Nicolas
The bezel is certainly so,
but we know that VC has, in its collection, several watches which is "original" as the Toledo 1951, the Aronde 1954, maybe the Quai de l'Ile too... So, yes I prefer the Patrimony line, the fantastic 1955 Ultra-Fine, but even the Malte chrono QP with its s...
We'll soon see. I agree with you on the Les Historiques Case.
Much better than the current Patrimony, at least from my point of view and taste. Best, Nicolas
I get your Point Nicolas
On one side, it's a bit annoying because of the history of the brand linked to these romantic smooth shape, tear drops, claw lugs... I could go for many references there. Especially that at the moment not a lot of brand offers these kind of curvy romantic...
You know me quite well, my friend. Quite well.
But I have more problems with the proportions of the current Vacherons. Very big, thick.... I loved the Malte Series a lot, too, such as the Chronograph and the Chroongraph QP. While their " Patrimony " brothers are less appealing to me. Best, Nicolas
On the complication, I cannot agree more
I recall wears ago talking with VC in Munich especially on that topic, and explaining why the older ultra thin minute repeater perpetual is a master piece because of the work on the case, bezel and caseback to have the visual effect of an ultra thin watch...
I am slightly surprised
Not by the image but by the amount of discussion and analysis this teaser image has generated. LOL. respo
I agree Moritz
Even if there are very different styles of watches, some classic and elegant and some more... "original", it is quite coherent when considering the whole collection. There are watches I can see from VC that I won't like to see in other traditional brands....
Harmony Ultra-Thin Chronograph – Calibre 3500
Harmony Ultra-Thin Chronograph – Calibre 3500 ...
Now...that's something.....
Vacheron Constantin is alive and is back!!!!!! Cheers Francois
