Watch Discussion: Nightmare Scenario
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Watch Discussion: Nightmare Scenario

By quattro · Oct 21, 2024 · 20 replies
quattro
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quattro's imaginative post playfully explores a horological 'nightmare' where his vibrant watch collection transforms into a monochrome palette, with a micro-rotor evolving into a tourbillon. This thought experiment invites readers to consider the aesthetic impact of color versus black and white in watch design, particularly when applied to iconic references like the Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vache and Chopard L.U.C Quattro. His post serves as a creative prompt for the community to reflect on the visual allure and mechanical intricacies of their own collections.

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When I woke up this morning, I found that my watch collection had turned black & white. Is this a nightmare? 

Good news, though: my micro rotor became a tourbillon...

Have a nice week!


TODAY

Watch, Vacheron Constantin, Historiques, Cornes de Vache 1955

Watch, Vacheron Constanti

Cornes de Vache steel Hodinkee edition (credit: Collector Square)

Watch, Chopard, L.U.C, L.U.C Quattro

Watch, Chopard, L.U.C, L.U.C Quattro

LUC Quattro Spirit 25 in white gold (credit: Fratello)

Watch, Laurent Ferrier, Classic Tourbillon

Watch, Laurent Ferrier, Classic Tourbillon

Laurent Ferrier Classic Tourbillon black onyx (credit: timezone.com)

Watch, Chopard, Alpine Eagle

Watch, Chopard, Alpine Eagle
Chopard Alpine Eagle Shikkoku edition (credit: muucho8709_watch on IG & Goat Luxury)



Tudor Black Bay 36 (credit: Hodinkee)

YESTERDAY (personal pics)
Watch, Vacheron Constantin, Historiques, Cornes de Vache 1955

Watch, Vacheron Constantin, Historiques, Cornes de Vache 1955

Watch, Chopard, L.U.C, L.U.C Quattro

Watch, Chopard, L.U.C, L.U.C Quattro

Watch, Laurent Ferrier, Classic Micro Rotor

Watch, Laurent Ferrier, Classic Micro Rotor

Watch, Chopard, Alpine Eagle



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AM
amanico
Oct 21, 2024
Ha! White metal and black dial??? What is happening to you? :))))

QU
quattro
Oct 21, 2024
I'm in the middle of a nightmare ๐Ÿ˜Ž

AM
amanico
Oct 21, 2024
Don't wake up, it is too good! :)

GW
Gwai
Oct 21, 2024
Hehehe, livin' the dream!

Cheers Marc

QU
quattro
Oct 21, 2024
Well,

all things balanced and considered, as much as I appreciate the strong and ascetic aesthetic of the black & white look, I think it might just not be me, I'm afraid...

QU
quattro
Oct 21, 2024
La vida es sueรฑo ;-)

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