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Horological Meandering

I can only talk about the Vc

 

As I've owned the exact model before.

I think the Vc is beautifully finished. The polished bezel and case contrast very well with little subtle brushed parts of the case (like between the bezel and case, and between each link). The hour markers dial almost sparkles under the light. The hour and minute hands have a dual finish (half the hand is polished and have brushed). very fine attention to detsil for a watch at this price point.

Chronograph pushers probably isn't the best out there and solid caseback means no view of the movement (which is definitely not its strength).

I do agree with FX it is a bit chunky though so you'd wear it as a sport chronograph. It is quite thick and I expect it to be a fair bit more heavier than the JLC (as it is A LOT heavier than my JLC master compressor). However the slightly curved caseback makes it still very comfortable on the wrist.

I'd say the "build quality" surpasses the JLC but if you want in-house movement then JLC wins.

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Two Chronographs

 
By: db darien : April 17th, 2011-11:14
Hi, I'd like to get any comments, from an enthusiast/horological perspective, about the following two watches, one which is currently being made and one which is not . Thanks DB Darien This message has been edited by db darien on 2011-04-17 11:17:37...  

Without the date, I'd say the JLC ...

 
By: amanico : April 17th, 2011-11:18
With the Date, I would say JLC ,again, which is more polyvalent, and more discrete than the big and thick ( don't get me wrong, the VC is a nice one, but when you put it on the wrist, you know what I meant ) VC. Best, Nicolas.

The JLC without any doubt for me.

 
By: foversta : April 17th, 2011-11:34
First of all, it has, IMHO, a more timeless design. I find the VC design a bit too bulky. And in terms of horological contents, I also prefer the JLC for its in-house movement. But as always, that's just my point of view and it is much better to listen to... 

Both are really nice

 
By: respo : April 17th, 2011-13:48
You can't go wrong either way, but each will feel very different on the wrist, so it is important to try them both on. If both feel equally good on the wrist, then I have a preference for the JLC in this case. I think JLC just got this one nearly perfect ... 

I can only talk about the Vc

 
By: sidneyc : April 17th, 2011-14:18
As I've owned the exact model before. I think the Vc is beautifully finished. The polished bezel and case contrast very well with little subtle brushed parts of the case (like between the bezel and case, and between each link). The hour markers dial almos... 

JLC for me

 
By: E.S : April 17th, 2011-19:21
But if you compare with other VC line, definitely Malte Chrono for me one of the best chrono IMO, again this is also has different price point best, ES

You mean the " Les Historiques " or the model which came just after? [nt]

 
By: amanico : April 17th, 2011-22:55
Then you should compare this VC Chrono to the Duometre... Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-04-17 22:58:50

I mean model which came after :)

 
By: E.S : April 18th, 2011-22:24
Malte chrono is my most favorite VC collection, beautiful, clean, just sublime, maybe like 5070, maybe not Les Historiques is basically the same It just my preference of bigger diam indeed, it is comparable to the Duometre, best, ES

On the wrist, the JLC is very decent, maybe too decent even ...

 
By: Marcus Hanke : April 18th, 2011-01:00
I see you are still not sure wether you got the right watch . Personally, I was disappointed when I tried on the JLC. In reality, it appears a bit too subtle, boring even, compared with the press pics. In pink gold, it is much, much better. I once had an ... 

Hi Marcus. Well, let me put it this way....

 
By: db darien : April 18th, 2011-07:32
Hi Marcus (and all those others who posted), Well, I can't really say I'm second-guessing my decision to purchase the VC but I'll be the first to admit that these two were the "finalists" (with an 'honorable mention' to Zenith) in my recent search for a v...