Sandgroper
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Interesting point to make here MO........
Apr 12, 2014,22:09 PM
Firstly, "....its like trying to excuse our cheating wife just because we love her so much." Well, yes, if you love you "excuse" or forgive, that's what love is all about, is it not?
Secondly, you mention Vacheron, "What if Vacheron or GP payed tribute to an iconic watch with a random movement? We will be more critical I suppose..." that is a very interesting and contentious point for me. Take the Prestige 1972 for example. It is not called "Tribute to" but is in fact a re-edition of the Vacheron 1972. The new version is in 18 carat white gold and retails for EURO 30K +!!!!!!. It is a "form watch" housing a "random" though beautiful Caliber 1003 (JLC Cal. 803 based) which is a very round and very small mouvement. I suspect that the majority of "real watch collectors" will find it has been kept very close to its original roots which was housing the Caliber 1050/B and are therefore happy? NOT ME. I am and have been very critical of this watch. Why? Because I do not accept a House like Vacheron Constantin producing a "form watch" in white gold retailing for EURO 30K + putting anything less than a "form movement" in this watch. Yes it costs! So what? It is a Vacheron Constantin in the end and a "Formal watch" at this, not a "tool watch".
This TT Geophysic is great for me, I find it beautiful because of its dial and particularly its hands. It is a watch I would purchase because I know I will wear it often, more often, I think, than the "Original One" due to its size. But that's me. Yes, I would "perhaps" have preferred a manual movement but as a tool watch and for today's use, I am very happy with an automatic, in house, accurate and reliable movement. Of the few watches I have in my small collection I have to say that the most accurate are the JLC. I don't care if the word "Chronometre" is written on it or not, nor if they are COSC or 1000 hours. My wife is very beautiful and there is no writing on her forehead stating so.
Cheers
Francois from Down Under