Triple complication: VC or PP?
Here are two Minute Repeater Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar timepieces: Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Ref. 80172/000R-9300 - 44 x 13.54 mm pink gold case - Manual-winding caliber 2755 QP ( 40 jewels - 18,000 semi-oscillations/hour - 2.5 Hz) Patek Phil...
Neither of the two. The Vacheron dial is just awkward, the Patek let’s me completely cold
If you’re looking into this price range, for the mere mortal, everything needs to be perfect! Dirk
I feel the same way concerning the Patek and concerning the mandatory perfection at such a price range.
Concerning the dial of the VC, I feel differently: I find it interesting and quite nice. Best, Emmanuel
I understand how you feel.
The dial of the VC doesn't look fussy to me, though. Best, Emmanuel
Tough, quattro.
I'd have to hear them in person, but I suspect the PP feels better on the wrist and sounds better. Like the look of the VC, but I suspect it'd be the PP. Dreamy repeaters...
I like the size of the PP better,
as well as the back tourbillon. It also probably sounds better. But the look is absolutely not for me. Even with its drawbacks the VC speaks to me more… 🤷🏽♂️ Best, Emmanuel
I'm mostly with you.
If I had the money, I'd perhaps hunt a vintage repeater. Clean, time only. Maybe a VC with teardrop lugs?
In this price range I would opt for the
Blancpain Grande Double Sonnerie. (Photo credits: SJX) And if I had to choose between Patek and VC I would go for the VC. Not for the sound but somehow the dial and case of the VC speak more to me. ...
Being a Grande Double Sonnerie, the BP is clearly one step beyond.
So, it's definitely a very strong contender. But the openwork aesthetic isn't for me. I would still pick the VC, personally... Best, Emmanuel
I understand how you feel about the dial
of the VC, even if I like it personally more than the smoked sapphire of the PP. I imagine that the PP must sound very good. Best, Emmanuel
I would have to go with neither here.
I have never liked these transparent dials like the Patek here. I don’t like seeing the day/months through the dial when they’re not in the appropriate display window. Lange does these dials and some people go crazy about them. I don’t understand it. I wo...
I’m completely with you concerning
these smoked sapphire dials: not at all for me either. The dial of the VC is definitely special, but I don’t dislike it personally. Best, Emmanuel
In an either/or scenario, it's the Vacheron Constantin for me, no contest,
but smitten, no, smitten I am not. Cheers Marc
While I don't mind transparent dials...
I would much prefer a more traditional design for such watches. The 5216P (one of my grail) would be an wonderful substitute. The VC size and design do not appeal to me as well.
Yes, I completely understand how you feel
and I hesitated to make the comparison with the 5216, but it didn't work as well imo, because the design of the VC is very special, almost a bit strange, so I had to find another unusual design... That's why I ended up choosing the 5316 as a contender to ...
Oefff thats a tough one .
Both amazing and beautiful pieces. I think the Patek had a slight advantage as its a bit more casual to wear imo