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Pin buckles
Certainly not the first thing we look at on a watch, but definitely important: here's a close look at the pin buckles of my personal trio:
- L.U.Chopard Quattro Spirit 25, ref. 161977-5001
- Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955, ref. 5000H/000R-B059
- Laurent Ferrier Galet Micro-Rotor
Enjoy!
Emmanuel
Pin buckles
Certainly not the first thing we look at on a watch, but definitely important: here's a close look at the pin buckles of my personal trio: L.U.Chopard Quattro Spirit 25, ref. 161977-5001 Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955, ref. 5000H/000...
The final touch in the package like being wraped up as a gift. Buckles are wonderful.
Even the elaborate can bring a nice touch. ...
Wow, this silver bracelet with inlay of abalone shell (if I'm not mistaken)
is quite dazzling! And I'm amazed that it works with a pin buckle and a keeper, just like a leather strap. Very special and great looking stuff! Best, Emmanuel
A crucial component.
All three are pretty, the VC is, to me, still the easy pick - the Maltese cross is unsurpassed as a logo design, and only given a 'rum for its money' by the stylized JLs . Thank you very much for the excellent photographs, cheers, Filip
Interesting
I like the Maltese for style. The LUC I like for the matte finish which minimizes the curb crash you get from your wrist on things.
I would say exactly the same.
But I think the LF is the beast overall as far as wearing experience: it's 16mm, like the LUC (the VC is 18mm) and it has a very fluid design which works very well on the wrist. Best, Emmanuel
I'm sorry, Filip, but I struggle understanding your sentence
"and only given a 'rum for its money' by the stylised JLs": my English isn't good enough, unfortunately ! What is a JL? I would agree that the VC buckle is the most iconic. But the best in terms of wearing experience could be the LF. Both the LUC and the ...
Unfortunately, as it sometimes happens....
I mistyped Run as Rum . The intent was to say that JLC's stylized JL lettering, resembling a type of symmetrical horse shoe design, is the only logo I perceive as close to perfection as the Maltese Cross, but even then the cross wins my heart over as, lik...
Ok, now I understand and I fully agree with you on JLC.
I've ordered a few days ago a JLC rose gold 14 mm pin buckle for when my grandfather's watch will be coming back from restoration. Cheers. ...
Great post, pic’s and topic!
I’ll see if I can snap a pic of my favorite buckle later 😉 Does the LF have any signage to indicate the brand? I didn’t see any, interesting
Yes, please, send us your pic!
The 'LF' logo can be seen clearly on the last photo: it's exactly above the pin, on the inner side of the buckle (see photo below). ...
Yes, Larry, I also think that a brand honors itself when
it takes good care of such a crucial component. Best, Emmanuel
These are great to see. I kind of like the Maltese
cross on the corner of the buckle. Looks very classic. Thank you for sharing.
Yes, Tim Mosso always points this detail
in his ALS reviews and it seems to be a nice feature. I don’t own an ALS so I’ve never been able to experience how useful it is, but it seems a very good idea. Best, Emmanuel