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Apr 05, 2011,08:12 AM
 

An article comparing the Overseas Chronograph and the Type XXI would have to be quite technical, because the difference in movements is material to the cost difference between the two watches. I realize that comparing the gold Overseas Chronograph with the gold Marine Chronograph might be a better apples to apples comparison.


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Comparative Review: Breguet and Vacheron Constantin

 
 By: WHL : February 28th, 2011-18:03
Vacheron Constantin and Breguet are two of the most prestigious watch manufacturers operating today. Both houses are at the pinnacle of Swiss haute horlogerie, with each having a rich history filled with important technical innovations and iconic designs,...  

What an excellent Review

 
 By: gimly : March 1st, 2011-03:33
I personally would always go for Breguet, purely because I am A Breguet nut....If I were to buy any other brand it would probably Vacheron or patek...best of the best

Thank you for reading....

 
 By: WHL : March 8th, 2011-09:49
it was fun to write about a brand other than VC for a change. While my passion is for VC, I really appreciate Breguet's work. Bill

Thanks a lot Bill for this superb topic.

 
 By: foversta : March 7th, 2011-11:25
I am seduced by the 5967... it is the reason why I've just posted a review of this watch. Fr.Xavier

Breguet has kept quiet about the 5967....

 
 By: WHL : March 8th, 2011-09:50
and the watch seems to be "under the radar." Funny how we both had big articles about it ready to post at the same time. Your review of it is excellent. Bill

Very nice review

 
 By: ED209 : March 9th, 2011-20:31
Both are beautiful watches, but my preference is still with the Breguet because of the dial appeals more to me. Thanks for a great review and comparison of the VC and Breguet. Regards, ED-209

Thanks Ed.

 
 By: WHL : March 12th, 2011-12:21
Not that I should be surprised, but responses to the review on the Breguet forum show a preference for the Breguet and on the VC forum a preference for VC! Bill

Very interesting comparison...VC use a small cal in the...

 
 By: eelstub : March 26th, 2011-14:22
new Aronde as well, though like you say, it's an intellectual thing. Would love to see a comparative review of the Type XXI and the Overseas if you ever do get the chance. Would personally favour a Piguet chrono movement over a Lemania cam movement. If th... 

Thank you for reading....

 
 By: WHL : April 5th, 2011-08:12
An article comparing the Overseas Chronograph and the Type XXI would have to be quite technical, because the difference in movements is material to the cost difference between the two watches. I realize that comparing the gold Overseas Chronograph with th... 

That's PuristSPro: you come home and read a fanctastic article ...

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : April 1st, 2011-07:52
... to calm down from a stressful day at work. Many, many thanks for this great post - very enjoyable. What I like about the VC movement is the usage of a shockabsorber for the anchor wheel (if I am not mistaken). What is your personel opinion about the b... 

Hi Mortiz...

 
 By: WHL : April 5th, 2011-07:57
Thank you for your kind words on the article. I am a fan of the Boutique Edition watches from VC, which for those who don't know, feature rose gold cases and black dials. Very elegant. If the size of the 40 mm Contemporaine is a problem for you, perhaps a... 

Just found the Traditionelle Boutique on the net ... WOW

 
 By: COUNT DE MONET : April 5th, 2011-11:17
That is now a VERY tough to decide between both! Read also your review of it and very good to know that VC did not use rhodium for the case, as I like to polish the cases of my wathes myself. That is also a very tempting aspect to choose the Traditionell ...