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very exciting model
the date register is intriguing--one must make an adjustment with the alteration between numerals and strokes---but an intriguing solution....
J
SIHH 2011: Vacheron Constantin Quai de l'Ile Annual Calendar
The Vacheron Constantin Quai de l'Ile Annual Calendar had a soft launch late last year. Solid dials will now be available for the Quai de l'Ile Date and Day-Date-Power Reserve models. Personalisation, horological complexity and a new movement for the “Qua...
Live photos of Quai de l'Ile novelties
Vacheron Constantin gave me access to the solid dial Quai de l'Ile models for photographing. It is my pleasure to share them with you here. Bill...
Great photos, thanks! I think I still prefer the original skeletonized dials, however.
...at least for the date-only model.
The new solid-face day/date and the automatic
...are my favorite QDIs thus far. VC is obviously very committed to this line. Best, respo This message has been edited by respo on 2011-01-18 10:25:06
Thank you Bill....
for informing us.... Personally I prefer the original dials of the Quai de l'Ile line... (besides I used to own one so I am biased) It seems to me that the change of dial represents to me an admittance on behalf of VC that the line was not very successful...
I love the changes in this one
BUT what is the dot b/t 8 and 9 for? Either way, this is really getting good. THis is really getting to that fine, fine line between sport and luxury (even though it is clearly a dress watch--and between modern (very) and classical... agh! Urge.... urge t...
I agree, Mostel
This is the QDI that has made me take notice. This model is really working for me on many levels. I want to see and try this one on! I also wonder what that dot is for? Best always, respo
Some personal thoughts
I have some doubts about the legibility of the retrograde date. The opaline dial of the new retrograde annual calendar IMHO isn't coherent with the stated resolutely contemporary style of the collection. Perhaps, the transparent dial of the first referenc...
very exciting model
the date register is intriguing--one must make an adjustment with the alteration between numerals and strokes---but an intriguing solution.... J
I like this version...
Image courtesy of MGM This photoshop creation would have been the perfect evolution of the original QDI. Unfortunately it is not to be, apparently for technical reasons. My goodness, VC should be capable!...
