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Incredible craftsmanship from VC...
Oct 13, 2018,07:46 AM
but it’s not a watch that would make my target list. It’s just to “more is more”.
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Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication Phoenix
By: patrick_y : October 12th, 2018-20:03
Vacheron Constantin is capable of a lot of incredible things. I had the pleasure to visit the factory earlier this year and I was mightily impressed with all the artistic savoir fair going on in the factory. I did stop by the engraving department where I ...
What would you get?
By: patrick_y : October 13th, 2018-12:02
I would get either; 1, the new Traditionelle Tourbillon but in a beefed up case with some elaborate engraving; maybe one like this that has a dragon on one side and a phoenix on the other (or some other theme, maybe a Western theme). 2, a minute repeater ...
Seems like you want a "traditional Grand Complication" timepiece...
By: patrick_y : October 14th, 2018-18:18
The traditional Grand Complication was to achieve 1, perpetual calendar; 2, chronograph (usually split second); 3, Minute repeater. The idea was the Grand Complication would be able to measure time at length/macro (perpetual calendar), measure time in mic...
I totally understand...
By: patrick_y : October 15th, 2018-09:04
Sounds like it'd be a great watch! I hope you have a very very very good year and that your dream one day comes true!
If the Porsche could talk...
By: patrick_y : October 13th, 2018-12:05
If the Porsche could talk, it'd rev its engine and raise its wing with approval!
I agree... the movement is already quite something!
By: patrick_y : October 13th, 2018-12:00
The movement is astounding, although I'm not in need of such an elaborate movement. I'll just take the Minute Repeater thank you. But the case is the real stand out here. What an amazing case!
Dial isn't as beautiful as the rest of the watch...
By: patrick_y : October 13th, 2018-11:55
The aperture and dial configuration isn't as beautiful as the rest of the watch. That's where the magic is a little lost. Imagine... A Traditionelle Tourbillon in an extra large case with a Phoenix on one side and a dragon on the other... Nice dial, nice ...
I can see where you're coming from...
By: patrick_y : October 13th, 2018-11:58
I can't say I always find the dial of this piece to be "beautiful" as it's got too much information to convey. What might be better would be a simpler timepiece like the Traditionelle Tourbillon with a bulked up case that would feature these elaborate eng...
WoW! Incredible fine art of watchmaking ...
By: CaptainNemo : October 13th, 2018-10:49
... that makes me stunning. Did VC build this art on a special customer order? Honestly, this "poor" watch will most likely never see sun :-( Wish this watch could have some air time at a wrist, best, Holger
Generally all Les Cabinotiers timepieces are custom ordered...
By: patrick_y : October 13th, 2018-11:54
Every now and then, Vacheron Constantin will have an "idea" for a piece and put it into production; but generally everything is custom ordered usually by the buyer him/herself. If I were the owner of this timepiece, I'd wear it. Very carefully of course!
Superb and too much
By: Jurry : November 6th, 2018-06:42
As some of you may know, I’m s huge fan of the VC brand. I love it’s history, culture, craftsmanship and yet at same I live its ability to adapt to pave new roads The Cabinotier department is something unique in itself. I had the pleasure of meeting some ...
Congratulations!
By: patrick_y : November 6th, 2018-09:28
Wishing you all the best. I know it will be a fantastic piece!