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Patrick_y's original post sparks a vibrant debate on the efficacy and artistry of watch collaborations, a topic often met with skepticism in the horological community. He challenges the prevailing notion that these partnerships are inherently flawed, instead seeking to identify those rare instances where synergy elevates both brands. His analysis of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tadao Ando serves as a compelling case study for successful collaboration, prompting fellow collectors to share their own perspectives on what makes these joint ventures truly exceptional or unequivocally misguided.
It's such a hodgepodge of stuff overall, there's few that truly make sense in my opinion. Obviously, one of my all time favorite is the AMVOX line, another good example from the same time and people is the MC Navy SEALs.... Vacheron has that exceedingly cool Everest Dual Time Overseas in collaboration with a well known mountaineer, and of course who can oversee the Mille-Nadal pieces!........ That's what comes to mind instantaneously....
Interesting. I never really understood the VC Everest Dual Time Overseas watch - as I didn't see it as a good fit as a watch to go mountaineering in - at least their marketing didn't convince me that it was an especially good fit. Frankly, I find the Vacheron Constantin to be a luxury watch posing as a pseudo-sports watch that can go hiking but probably shouldn't. For instance, the Cadillac Escalade is not going to go off-roading quite as well as the Chevrolet Suburban supposedly. On the other h
it genuinely is my favorite (luxury) sports watch line - collaborations or not. The only thing you state that I don't get is the 'pseudo-sports' label, I've always found the line to be authentically sporty, it unequivocally possesses both the robustness and water resistance rating to make that claim substantiated (in that sense it eclipses even the Speedmaster).... Of the non high-end complications, I do find that Everest edition particularly well executed. Both the textures/finishings, and the
There's nothing to suggest that the Overseas line is less sporty than say a Rolex Oyster model line - which is a very sporty watch. I just don't see myself bringing a "Vacheron Constantin" to a mountain expedition. But then again, in the old days, people brought Rolls Royce cars to the jungle, to the desert, because they were actually considered "versatile equipment" back in the day. I guess I've just got my own prejudice that a Vacheron Constantin is too nice to go on an expedition with. But th
I get what you're trying to say. It's a brand less colloquially associated with such end uses in recent times.... Also, just like you pointed out, there's no objective criteria to prevent one from speaking of that line of products in the same context as comparable lines from Rolex, Omega, JLC etc.... They recently did an ad for the Overseas in collaboration with one of my favorite modern artists - Ms. Zaria Forman, who hand paints remote/rugged landscapes on location........
I like her art!
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