
In a captivating post, holdemchamp1225 shares stunning macro photography of a Vacheron Constantin movement, sparking a nuanced discussion on haute horlogerie finishing. His detailed images invite the community to appreciate the intricate craftsmanship often hidden from the naked eye. This thread delves into the subtle distinctions that define high-end watchmaking, particularly when comparing movements from different prestigious manufacturers.


Still shocks me to see the results from a 40β¬ lens attachement to a phone camera π€³ π€·ββοΈ
One of the pieces from VC Iβd love to see in real life some day. Enjoy! Daniel
I would eventually like to add a Malte Chronograph Perpetual in platinum as well as I find the 39mm case perfect and the hunter case back special. Many people covet the PP 3970 and 5970 as I do but I think I prefer the Malte Perpetual for the same reasons why I prefer Malte Chrono over the 5070 series. The case, dial, lugs, etc...just seems a bit more interesting. Don't get me wrong, I am a huge Patek fan and have many but in this case, the Malte wins out for me personally. I know that is sacril
If I am wrong then I stand corrected but from my point of view and seeing both of my watches, this is what I have seen. π€·ββοΈπ€ And I am not the only one who thinks this mon ami ππ€ͺ
the Patek version looks nicer with the curved bridge on the movable wheels (donβt know how to describe it better), the main difference between the βregularβ Lemania and the Patek version. The rest of the finishing ist similar imo, as long as the Y-bridge has the inner angle; some version are round there...
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