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The Triple Calendar
As I dive head first into the world of vintage watches, with the acquisition of arguably the most beautiful moon phase watch ever produced (expected delivery next month), I have been pouring through catalogues, magazines, and the internet to satiate my desire to identify my next target. As i do so, I have found that some of the most beautiful watches ever produced by a number of houses, were in fact Triple Calendars, and especially those with a moon phase. For a couple of examples, the Rolex Ref. 8171 Padellone, Vacheron Constantin Triple Date Moonphase Ref. 92232, JLC's Master Date, Ref. 140.140.872, Blancpain's Villeret Triple Date Moonphase Ref. 6501, and the list goes on to include some vintage Triple Date Calendars from houses like Cartier, Omega, and even Breitling and Movado. Although technically not especially sophisticated, aesthetically, I am finding the simple dial layout of these vintage pieces, beautiful, for lack of a more appropriate word. Does anyone here collect Triple Dates? If so, I would love to see them !
Dean
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The Triple Calendar
As I dive head first into the world of vintage watches, with the acquisition of arguably the most beautiful moon phase watch ever produced (expected delivery next month), I have been pouring through catalogues, magazines, and the internet to satiate my de...
Now this is exactly what I am talking about.
Stunning in it's simplicity. Would love to start collecting triple dates, unfortunately the vintage pieces are often to small for me at 35 - 37mm. Maybe I collect them for my daughters to wear one day! Thanks for posting, Dean
Don't worry too much about the size... It is very relative.
Look at what people thought when Panerai was launched... " No way, too big "...Is what we used to hear. No, look at what happens... I can even predict that more and more people will appreciate smaller, more modest size. Best, Nicolas
With chronograph
The Tri-Compax introduced by Universal Geneve in in the early 40s were chronographs offering triple calendars and a moonphase Here's one from the early 60s and one from the late 60s/early70s Best, Laurent ...
Universal Geneve
Totally forgot to mention Universal Geneve. I have been looking for a good example of a yellow gold Bi-Compax. The Tri-Compax is nice too, but with the chrono function, I think it falls into the Sports watch category. For me, a Triple Calendar in its most...
Wow, four stunning examples!
Thanks WatchFred. Looks like you knew what I mean for years, and I am just discovering.... i particularly like the YG Heuer with the black dial. They don't make them like they used to. Actually, some brands still produce a nice Triple Date. JLC comes to m...
Rolex 8171
The YG 8171 is one of the most beautiful watches ever made in my humble opinion. The perfect Triple Calendar. Thanks for the beautful pictures. You are one lucky guy to have got this one at that auction, and in such good condition. Dean
Thks Dean
It is actually in Rosegold, the old rosegold in rolex are not as red as the one we see today. Yes i am so blessed to hv this in my collection. It has dominated my wrist since the day it arrived. Somthing about this watch just sing and sing and sing the so...
Hah
I was actually hunting for an 8171 after seeing your post with the trip to HK. I missed one that was listed in the Collectors Market by a couple of months. But then I came across another opportunity to get a watch I yearned for in the 90's. But it is not ...
Whichever come you cant go wrong with either pc
I wish you the best in your hunt of both watch. Best Iceman
The Vacheron Constantin Ref. 4240
Your 4240 is simply perfect. There is one with French dates for sale at the VC NY Boutique under their vintage "Collectionneurs" program, fully restored. I must say if I hadn't just bought an IWC 5251, I would snap it up for certain. Thanks for posting.
Lovely blomman
I love those tear dr lugss. May i know how old is the watch and what diameter? Best Iceman
This pair is from 1943/44
Thank you! :) Case size 36mm. Here is a link to a post I wrote amp;ti=640556&fi=2&s=0 Best Blomman
Beautiful pair.
Hey Blomman, Love the pictures and the visual trickery. Had me confused for a moment. A beautiful pair, and a perfect example of Triple Calendars being some of the most beautiful watches ever produced. Thanks
The visual trickery...
Thank you! The visual trickery is the original sales catalogue from 1945! :) Best Blomman
Nice
Hey, Perpetuals don't belong on this thread ! But are more than welcome. I do love your Record Chrono Calendar, and they also produced a spectacular Datofix. Thanks for posting Cazalea, Dean
Funny, I don't remember this one - the Record, that is - from your . . .
. . . collection, Mike. Is it a new addition?
Maybe 18 months
Hi Art, It came as a trade with another Purist and it's been on before once or twice Thanks Mike
Mike, that Record is lovely
The movement is beautiful too. May i ask if its a triple cal pr perp cal? Best Iceman
Blancpain
Thanks for posting, I have been waiting for a Blancpain. May seem a silly question, but what do the numbers from 0 - 29 represent around the moon phase? Cheers, Dean
What a superb thread.........
Gents, may I congratulate you on some gorgeous TC pieces. Iceman, your piece is a superb example, of a complication, which I wish Rolex would re-introduce. The Record, is another brand, that I have not heard of before and that I shall soon correct. :)
Thks Topcat
You are not the only one who thinks Rolex sd remake the 8171. To me, its the most asthetically beautiful object on my wrist. Surpassing even my 5070p. But it is just how it makes me feel. "HAPPY" Best Iceman.
Datora 785
Here's one to consider, Datora 785 triple date with Valjoux 72 C, mines from 1946. [URL=] [/URL] ...
Nice
Beautiful patina on your Datora. The second one to appear in this thread, but yours has French dates. Thanks for posting your beautiful B's. Dean