decksurgeon

on your booklet is interesting…

Your watch certainly has the look of a Yamani-era VC. The examples of the 33090 that I see online were from Japanese sites so I wonder if it was intended for that market? Predates the Phidias but its fascinating to see the evolutionary process at...

May we enjoy your company for another 20,000

A piece up for auction…?

Was it the submission pieces or from VC collection? Need more pics please 🙏

the French and English-cased V&Cs were a bit different. Hard to judge with one photo but the lugs are a bit off and I'd be looking for the hallmarks to confirm its origin.

A grail watch for me in any metal or dial and there is still room to raise the bar. The raison d’être of the Chronometre Royal was its chronometric qualities over asthetics. Imagine if it was accompanied by a genuine Observatory Bulletin!

I had to let go of my Gen II chrono because it was too large, was always conscious of banging it against things! The Gen I fits perfectly so it remains a favourite. Also for sentimental reasons since it was my gateway to the brand, as I'm sure it was...

The Gen I bezel, and Gen II for that matter, have 8 “ears” while the III only 6. The pronounced “hips” in the case shape and more complex bracelet design of the Gen III leaves me with the impression that the Gen I is the more sporty in appearance but...

Key phrase I think, not a copy but Poluzzi’s interpretation.