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Scroll lugs: yes or no?
Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin have both experimented with the scroll lugs design.
Is it a no-go for you or do you like it?
And do you have a preference for a particular variant?
Best, Emmanuel
The Italian nickname of this reference is “Ricciolo”, Italian for “Curl”
1/ SMALL SECONDS
Example in pink gold circa 1951 - 34 x 44 mm case
1/ SMALL SECONDS
Example in pink gold circa 1951 - 34 x 44 mm case
I'm personally in love with the patinated dial and this is my personal favorite.
credit: Swiss Hours
WHITE GOLD VARIANT
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2/ CENTER SECONDS
Example in yellow gold from the 1940s - Blued-steel sweep second hand
credit: Swiss Hours
WHITE GOLD VARIANT
credit: @alpina_b10_allrad
2/ CENTER SECONDS
Example in yellow gold from the 1940s - Blued-steel sweep second hand
I personally prefer the small seconds dial: what about you?
Caliber 27SC
B/ VACHERON CONSTANTIN PRE-REFERENCE “RICCIOLO”
I personally like Patek's ref. 1491 better: and you?
1/ BREGUET NUMERALS
Example in yellow gold
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2/ BREGUET NUMERALS & “STELLINE” INDICES
Example in yellow gold featuring a satin silver dial with applied Breguet and Stelline (star) indices
credit: analog shift
Caliber 27SC
B/ VACHERON CONSTANTIN PRE-REFERENCE “RICCIOLO”
I personally like Patek's ref. 1491 better: and you?
1/ BREGUET NUMERALS
Example in yellow gold
credit: highendtime.com
2/ BREGUET NUMERALS & “STELLINE” INDICES
Example in yellow gold featuring a satin silver dial with applied Breguet and Stelline (star) indices
credit: analog shift
Scroll lugs: yes or no?
Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin have both experimented with the scroll lugs design . Is it a no-go for you or do you like it? And do you have a preference for a particular variant ? Best, Emmanuel A/ PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 1491 The Italian nickname of...
I have a dagger through my heart with this
My favorite is the blue sweep. By a lot. About 15 years ago I had one that was new old stock. There was a crack on the crystal but it didn't shatter so the dial was safe. I sold it. Why? To fund another piece. Mistake. Big mistake. Breaks the 11th Command...
I find the center seconds variant very appealing too,
but I like the minute track with applied gold dots better than the enamel scale with numerals. And I love the patina on the dial of the first example. Best, Emmanuel
Ouch, I really can feel this dagger!
And I feel for you! Sometimes, we learn the hard way... Best, Emmanuel
I'm glad you like it too.
The patina + the minute track with applied gold dots makes for a wonderful dial. Best, Emmanuel
I like this variant very much too, but
I like the minute track with applied gold dots better than the enamel scale with numerals. And I love the patina on the dial of the first example... And if I was looking for a blued second hand, I'd rather pick this ref. 1536! Best, Emmanuel ...
If I remember correctly, which is a big if
Isn't the Vacheron with the scrolled lugs 14k and not 18k? oops - just looked it up. I confused it with another reference.
Oh my, that 1536 is gorgeous!!!
The printing on the vintage Pateks is wonderful. How it's raised slightly above the dial.