sham1
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This is a terribly good value watch
Apr 25, 2021,21:22 PM
so you will not need too much money Spencer!
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New releases from Torsti Laine
By: mhz vph : April 19th, 2021-07:15
The Finnish master has just released updates to the Gelidus and GG lines, as well as a brand new model called the V38. All photos below were taken from the Laine website. The Gelidus 3 has a new composite dial design, allowing for multiple different finis...
Indeed!
By: mhz vph : April 19th, 2021-07:43
Agreed.
By: amanico : April 20th, 2021-22:54
Fantastic!
By: Spencer Karrington : April 19th, 2021-07:38
I wish though he did some more work on the Vaucher movement like he did for the unitas movement but I still like it, espeically the size! Fantastic work, am a big fan of laine and can't wait to his future works!
Excellent point!
By: Spencer Karrington : April 19th, 2021-07:47
I mean, it is just like one guy and everyone wants his watches!!! He probably has a waiting list!
Thank you!
By: sham1 : April 19th, 2021-11:23
Just paid my deposit and hope to receive the watch within three months according to Torsti Laine who has been great at replying my many emails today.
Thanks Spencer!
By: sham1 : April 19th, 2021-11:24
For me this is a great value brand producing simple wearable watches with magnificent dials and proven movements.
Agreed!!!
By: Spencer Karrington : April 21st, 2021-11:25
And even though they use very basic movements, they change the movement so much it is unrecognizable!!
Well according to Torsti Laine
By: sham1 : April 21st, 2021-16:03
he is not allowed to change the movement as per his sales contract with Vaucher but he has decorated the mini rotor. ...
Really!!
By: Spencer Karrington : April 25th, 2021-12:01
Very interesting, never knew that Vaucher made that sought of arrangement with the companies it supplies too! in that case, I would prob go with the bigger case model anyway cuz of the movement finishing!
Indeed!
By: sham1 : April 25th, 2021-12:17
If your wrist is comfortable with the larger case, you should definitely go for it as it is also manual winding instead of an automatic.
That will def keep my hopes up!!
By: Spencer Karrington : May 3rd, 2021-00:41
It is a lot of band for buck!! can't wait to add it to my collection ;p for now it will just be in my dream collection in my mind!
As do I
By: mhz vph : April 19th, 2021-09:49
Surely a few folks on this forum will order one.
Hahaha!
By: mhz vph : April 19th, 2021-12:03
Agreed!
By: mhz vph : April 19th, 2021-12:02
And thank you!
Indeed
By: mhz vph : April 21st, 2021-07:48
Not quite like anything else on the market, and certainly not at this price point.
Seriously tempting
By: countzero : April 20th, 2021-18:09
Love the hands on the V38, and the size. If only the movement had some personalized touches, apart from the micro rotor... No doubt the Vaucher 5401/32 is a very nice looking movement (with four internal angles no less), but it is still effectively a stoc...
Unfortunately Vaucher
By: sham1 : April 20th, 2021-23:45
has instructed Laine that it cannot modify or decorate the movement. It is a reliable movement though and one thing I have learned about this passion of ours is that it is the dial that will always matter more than the movement as we seldom actually look ...
Ah, I did not know that!
By: countzero : April 21st, 2021-00:21
Thanks for the information, sham1. And agreed on the dial - or perhaps it is the package taken as a whole, ultimately. I'm considering getting one of the new models, and the Vaucher movement by no means is a factor that would put me off. It is a solid pra...
I did not know that either
By: sham1 : April 21st, 2021-00:41
so I asked Torsti Laine when ordering mine two days ago and he explained why he could not do anything to the movement. I feel it is one of the best value watches around currently taking into account the beauty of the dial and the reliable proven movement....
Congrats on the order
By: countzero : April 21st, 2021-17:07
Looking forward to your impressions and seeing some hands-on pictures in the due course. ;-)
Thank you very much!
By: sham1 : April 21st, 2021-17:25
I discovered this brand when it was introduced to me two years ago but the 40.5mm case wore too large on my wrist. Now at 38mm, it should be a lot better.
Makes sense
By: viknguyen7895 : April 21st, 2021-07:17
Just wanted to clarify. Do you mean Vaucher can not modify/decorate the movement for Laine or did they forbid Laine from doing it himself (to keep the movement recognizable as Vaucher)?
Yes I heard that from Laine last year as well in August
By: NT931 : April 21st, 2021-07:21
I believe it was actually stated in the sales contract that the movement was not to be changed. Pity, but it is a thin movement, which is a plus point for me. As it is, since I don't have a micro-rotor movement in my collection, and with my small wrist, t...
Strangely enough
By: sham1 : April 21st, 2021-16:01
Kikuchi Nakagawa is using the same movement in the Murakumo (which I have ordered too!)and he may have improved on the movement although the difference between the V38 and the Murakumo is that the latter's movement is not visible due to the closed case ba...
That's fair! My fault for not being clear!
By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : April 25th, 2021-21:06
The finishing on the standard movement may not be up to high standards, but excellent for the price. The finish on the Vaucher seems high end, though. I would appreciate your take on the Vaucher's finishing, please.
Good enough for me!
By: sham1 : April 25th, 2021-21:24
Maybe I am easily pleased but the finishing on the Vaucher movements is very good for a watch at this price range.
I didn't know that either!
By: mhz vph : April 21st, 2021-07:46
I just figured Laine wanted to keep the price reasonable. Very interesting stuff.
I love the new V38!
By: NT931 : April 21st, 2021-05:22
I've been in touch with Torsti on and off thru the past year, and it's great to see the new 38mm case come to fruition! I'm planning to get the V38, likely with the salmon dial, but wondering if the blued hands option would work better, legibility-wise? ...
Perhaps...
By: mhz vph : April 21st, 2021-07:48
Hopefully there will be more pictures of different variations, so we can see if the blue works better.
Thanks!
By: NT931 : May 26th, 2021-04:51
I've finally (after weeks of flipflopping between the salmon dial and the white dial) decided o pick the V38 with salmon dial and centre guilloche, and blued hands. Very excited! Now for the long wait...
Customization
By: m2 : April 24th, 2021-19:30
Anyone one if he will do customization?
Within limits, yes.
By: NT931 : May 26th, 2021-04:49
His website has an ordering FAQ which might help answer some of your questions.
The v38 is appealing
By: athens7 : June 1st, 2021-02:02
The Vaucher 5401 has nice tactile interaction and surprising finissage for the price. With Torsti's customization options, it seems to me like a lot of value for dollar.