Carl Suchy & Sohne Waltz No.1 Blue Danube

KIH · 2018-05-20T02:01:59Z

Discover the Carl Suchy & Sohne Waltz No.1 Blue Danube, a rare independent watch with a Vaucher movement and unique guilloche second disc.

KIH, a passionate admirer of Vienna, shares his personal encounter with the Carl Suchy & Sohne Waltz No.1 'Blue Danube' in Japan. This post offers a detailed look at a rare independent timepiece, highlighting its unique design elements and the brand's historical revival. KIH's enthusiasm for both the watch and its Austrian heritage shines through, inviting readers to appreciate this distinctive creation.

Vienna is one of my most favorite places I love to visit for pleasure - and have been there many times. I love music, love art, love almost everything. And many wonderful watch friends. Really would live there when retired....

) So, when I heard about this watch, I really wanted to see it in person....

Very, very nice one has landed in Japan.

Here it is!

Hard to see, but the closer to the bezel, the dial edge makes upward curve, like the "plate" shape.

Second hand "disc" is slightly different "blue", darker blue.

Let's see how it looks when moving.

Bezel and case side are brushed.

The brand was founded in 1822, used by Franz Joseph I, Sigmund Freud..... and resurrected in 2016. And the first batch of this model (LE of 22) was successfully sold out, and this batch "B" is LE of 50 with black dial, white dial, all steel case with black case option, and only 5 blue dial, dubbed "Blue Danube". This is THE Blue Danube, which only 5 will be made.

This may look two hander, but the second subdial is made of "disc" and the guilloche pattern - horizontal and vertical - made it look very elegant way of showing the flow of the time....

Movement is made by Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier (Parmigiani Fleurier's movement division), very well finish as expected from Parmigiani Fleurier, micro rotor automatic, 29 stone, 41.5mm x 9.,3mm (thin enough for business purpose), 21,600vph.

Very cool logo on the D-buckle.

The strap is NOT gator, but for this dial, this strap looks well.

Wrist shots... inside and outside.

Outside, wonderfully blue.

As per the timegrapher, between +5 ~ -1. Good enough. Cost/ performance ratio is very high, I say.

To me, this one, in terms of design, movement, finishing, and cost, is one of the winners.

"WIEN 1822"

Wonderful "old/new" kid on the block.

Ken

Key Points from the Discussion

The Carl Suchy & Sohne Waltz No.1 'Blue Danube' is a limited edition of only 5 pieces, making it a highly exclusive timepiece.
The movement for the Waltz No.1 is supplied by Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier, known for its high-quality finishing and micro-rotor automatic caliber.
The second hand is uniquely designed as a 'disc' with a guilloche pattern, creating an elegant visual representation of time's flow.
The brand Carl Suchy & Sohne, originally founded in 1822 and used by historical figures like Franz Joseph I and Sigmund Freud, was resurrected in 2016.
The watch's case features brushed bezel and sides, contributing to its understated yet elegant aesthetic.

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KMII

May 20, 2018

And have become curious. Thanks for adding the details, Ken! So, did it become your little memento for Vienna then? As for retiring here, I do hope you need to make many trips to check it out beforehand, too Got plenty of restaurants lined up... Have a great Sunday!

KIH

May 20, 2018

Yeah, and she needs to brush up German LOL! Have a wonderful Sunday, my Vienna friend! Ken

chosenhandle

May 20, 2018

great looking watch with a beautiful movement

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