AndrewD
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Selfish reasons…
Dear Fr. Xavier,
I know it is such a common question on watch discussion sites to ask “which watch”, but I find it so difficult to answer. Not that there is anything wrong with the question, it’s just that the answer depends so much on what else is in your collection, what direction you are heading and other more vague variables.
However, for those who share their collections and motivations on Purists we do, over time, develop a picture of what might suit them [and I have seen your wrist often enough to know what looks good].
Taking all that into consideration I would recommend the VC Americaine 192. The reason? So I can play with it at the next IGOTT !! 
Kindest regards
Andrew
I'm thinking about my next watch...
I'm not in a hurry but I don't know, maybe having a nice project is a good way to go forward. So, for the moment I'm hesitating between these following watches. I would like to get your points of view, your comments... and maybe your additions to this lis...
Many fine choices in that category
From your suggestions, I'd exclude the Daniel Roth (don't like the dial design at all) and the Breguet (which is a beautiful watch, but a tad too neat and impractical for me). The VC is a very original watch and wearing it would mean a true different expe...
So
if I were you...... as they say ......I'll go for Tradition but YG the "dial" is just killer (one of my dream pieces) from these suggested VC is winner Looking forward seeing your choice Best Damian P.S. BP Villeret UT maybe?
My two favorites of the four are ...
the Lange and the VC. I would love to own them both and would have a hard time picking one over the other. The VC is about tricky to categorize. I find it bold, yet elegant. Traditional, but eclectic with the orientation of the dial. I am a big fan of the...
DR!
No real justification, but of the three, that one jumped out at me the most. Also I was listening to a radio program about the psychology of choice, and they said that without emotion, it becomes almost impossible to decide on anything, no matter importan...
Selfish reasons…
Dear Fr. Xavier, I know it is such a common question on watch discussion sites to ask “which watch”, but I find it so difficult to answer. Not that there is anything wrong with the question, it’s just that the answer depends so much on what else is in you...
I rarely offer my thoughts on these questions, FX, but since . . .
. . . you selected a watch that I took an instant liking to - the Americaine 1921 - I'll chime in with my vote for the VC. I haven't seen one in the metal yet, but it's one of those rare designs that combine flair and discretion in equal proportions, and ...
As an owner of...
...both the Richard Lange RG and the WG Breguet, I'd say you've narrowed it down to some great choices!! The RL is a very "sturdy" watch to wear, and with the centre seconds hand has a feeling of solidity and presence on the wrist. It is also spectacularl...
All are very tempting
I nkow you're very attracted by a VC, and for your first VC Watch, this 1921 may be a very good choice. BUT, you have a lot fo watches in RG... So you may go on the Breguet, too, the Tradition, which is awesome, and the most original, maybe, of these 4......
I would go for the Breguet
you already have L&S's and the others don't speak to me that much. Just my 0.02 cts. Cheers Jeff
Your sure you want to know now?
Of those I would pick the VC or the DR after having tried them on. I think the VC has just the whimsy that we need these days. They took super conservative design ideas and make a watch that really falls out of the pattern with them. I love it. When I see...
Richard Lange
Was my first reaction to this thread, but I admit that the Breguet is something I would consider in the white gold. The yellow gold version (although more "traditional") does not appeal to me nearly as much as the white gold does. Cheers, Al
Beware the RL
It depends on what you're looking for. If you want a "safe" watch then go the RL. There's nothing about it that will attract attention like a watch with an openworked or unusual dial (which will ordinarily garner some sort of non-ambivalent reaction from ...
Thanks Wees for your advice.
But I'm not afraid of the size of the RL, I already wore it several times and it's perfect for me. And the bezel is quite thick what makes it smaller than it is actually. Fr.Xavier
the picture of the VC on your wrist really pops...
don't know if it's the watch or the photo, but it looks great! watch alone, I'd suggest the Roth - original, and, well, not so common! I do like all of them, each in their own way. Cheers, TM
WOW !!!
I admire your taste....can I have all of them??? If I had to recommend one, it would be the Lange that "speaks to you". I have a Grande Lange 1 in platinum and I have yet to see a finer finished movement than Lange creates. It is simply beautiful!
Difficult, but for me there is a favorite amongst the choices...
...the VC 1921. It is elegant, but whimsical. A perfect watch for today's dapper gent, and a quick way to add a certain flair, and panache to even the most conservative of outfits. Plus, you already know it looks at home on your wrist, Fr.Xavier! Looki...
The four watches are on my top wish list
Hi FX, I would rather go for a white dial DR Athys 2, and for a yellow gold La Tradition that respects more La Tradition IMO, but the two first watches are just perfect! As you know the RL is my number one! The only other option for 2009 if I get any budg...
Thanks Jérôme !
I know that the RL is on top of your list. As I already wrote it, I regret that the platinum version is so more expensive than the PG version. It would be nice if Lange could issue a WG version with a specific dial... Fr.Xavier
Tough call
but may I suggest the VC, as I know from reading your posts that you are very keen on it. I love the RL, which I personally aspire to own one day, but this VC has just the perfect "twist" to complement any collection. Please keep us posted on your decisio...