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Holy Trinity 80's Dream or Nightmare?
For me, it's a pure neo-vintage dream: what a collection!
Best,
Emmanuel
A/ AUDEMARS PIGUET
Unreferenced model in white gold with dodecagonal case (32.3 x 32.6 mm) and powered by manual wind cal. K2001/1A. It is sometimes considered online that this watch could have been designed by Gerald Genta as the inner side of the case back bears the GG logo (Gerald Genta manufacture).
B/ PATEK PHILIPPE
Ellipse ref. 3589 in yellow gold with a 33 x 36 mm case, a gold sigma dial and powered by automatic calibre 28-255
C/ VACHERON CONSTANTIN
Historiques ref. 2171Q in white gold with 36 x 39 mm case and powered by calibre K1121
credit: @andri.watches (all photos above)
D/ THE MOVEMENTS
1/ Audemars Piguet cal. K2001/1A
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2/ Patek Philippe calibre 28-255
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3/ Vacheron Constantin calibre K1121
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3/ Vacheron Constantin calibre K1121
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Holy Trinity 80's Dream or Nightmare?
For me, it's a pure neo-vintage dream : what a collection! Best, Emmanuel A/ AUDEMARS PIGUET Unreferenced model in white gold with dodecagonal case (32.3 x 32.6 mm) and powered by manual wind cal. K2001/1A . It is sometimes considered online that this wat...
Love these retro watches...
...the thin automatic movements are a bonus...I expected manual.
🤩🤩🤩Such elegant simplicity, not easily achieved.
Overall case and dial has VC and AP at the top, then PP. I would be hunting these if the VC or AP were available in platinum (or steel). Thanks for posting.
Yes, these are little masterpieces in restraint.
Thanks for chiming in. Cheers, Emmanuel
I actually looked at the 2171Q just before....
I bought the Reverso! A sublime minimalist design, and appealing movement to boot. That one simply happens to be my favorite of this 'sibling' line-up, but all are totally alluring options. Thank you for putting so much effort into these series of related...
I would like the 2171 even better without the Q (the date)
as in ref. 2096. Thank you so much for your kind words. credit: relojes vintage Mexico ...
Some nice looking watches and a blast from the past.
For me my favourite is the VC followed by the AP and I just don't like the PP at all as its just to yellow gold everywhere for my taste. Marc
Thanks for your comment, Marc.
I don't feel the same way concerning the PP, but of course I see your point. And I would prefer the VC without the date as in ref. 2096. Cheers, Emmanuel credit: relojes vintage Mexico ...
Thanks for sharing… didn’t even know that these watches existed.
Must say the retro design language is very good. Not seeing much of such simple beauty these days.
Yes, this minimalist aesthetic has become quite rare.
Thanks for chiming in. Best, Emmanuel
I'm glad you feel the same way.
Your Prestige de la France is another masterpiece in this kind of aesthetic (though coming from the early 70's). Have a great Sunday. Cheers, Emmanuel
nice movement pics
shows importance of finishing historically to validate parts- see circular cotes geneve on patek vs straight on vc (and ap) … cant count how many auction nautilus watches ive seen with straight finished bridges!
A warm welcome to the forum, John,
and a warm thank you for your comment. I agree with everything you say, but this wonderful trio isn't mine, unfortunately (it belongs to @andri.watches): I've just assembled the photos and made the thread. One thing, though: I think I would like the VC ev...