the Crab Lugs had a 1072 coming from JLC identical to Audemars Piguet 2072, and that standard of finish was exclusive for the two high end brand. It is another glorious part of VC history, supplied by JLC. One can compare to the Geomatic in JLC part, great watches in their respective category.
The 1096 identical to the 906 upgraded with the platic parts replaced by metallic one, it came on the CR in the 80s. In term of caliber, it is the most shameful part of the CR history. Even if it is a chronometer and that it has an interesting design with integrated bracelet. Like the 24000 at JLC has an amazing dial, the caliber 906 isn't the best part of it imho. Both brand are linked obviously
Coming back to that "Geophysique" If it is way better than COSC, then make the testing to have the independant certificate in order to write Chronometre on the dial and get the paper. I think it would have been nice to care for the customer. That website is still call "purists", even if it is "pro" .
I think VC better handled the CR 1907 in 2007 that JLC is doing with its Geophysique now. Mistakes hapen and former tribute proved that JLC can do great. There are so many offers, Omega has a beautiful new chronometer, antimagnetic 15 000, technologically advanced, manual wind, and 11000€ in white gold .Too bad there is a date on the dial . Nobody's perfect
First argument of a watch is its aesthetic, 99% of people buy a watch because it looks good, and this one looks good, so maybe it will sell.
Cheers
François