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Steel Hodinkee or Platinum?
Two versions of the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 (both measuring 38.5 x 10.9 mm and powered by caliber 1142):
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For the sake of a complete comparison, here are four additional images from Phillips including the regular steel version and the rose gold one.
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- Steel Hodinkee Edition ref. 5000H/000A with Pulsometer scale (2017)
- Platinum ref. 5000H/000P-B058 with Tachymeter scale (2015)
I personally prefer the platinum version for two reasons:
- First, I love the blue tachymeter scale, which is also found on my rose gold version. It's one of the reasons I decided to buy the rose gold version rather than the steel one, despite the significant price difference.
- Second, the pulsometer scale has always made me feel a little uneasy because it evokes health and the medical world, and that's not something I personally want to wear on my wrist. Furthermore, I find it less aesthetically pleasing than the tachymeter scale with the words “GRADUATED FOR 30 PULSATIONS” taking a lot of space.
What about you?
Which is your favorite?
Best, Emmanuel
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Both look great, but….
Platinum version for me👌. I like the white dial better in addition to the points you brought up.
In this instance I beg to differ 😇
I find the slate grey dial easily more appealing, and despite not being a fan of the large 'Graduated....' print, I don't find any disagreement with a pulsometer scale, it's not only an occasionally helpful tool, it brings me fond memories and ideals of my mother as a medical professional, and ultimately the natural world - our own rhythm of the heart, the guiding organ of our obsessions with high horology.... 🙏🙂↕️🧡
I completely agree, Filip; the way we react to the pulsometer scale depends entirely on what we associate it with, on the imagery it evokes for us.
And those can indeed be some very beautiful associations!
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel
Unless the platinum is to much heavier, that's the one I'd prefer.
If I want to find out a pulse using just 30 counts, I can divide the tachometer reading by two. I think the blue tachometer scale really pops in a positive way.
Both!
The PT version is very appealing, and I have not handled the Hodinkee version but that color is quite special and uncommon.
I find them all appealing…
But would probably go with steel due to the lighter weight 🤷🏻♂️ As for Pulsometer, aesthetics aside I find it a lot more likely to use than a Tachymeter scale 😉👍🏻
Can we choose both and mix!!
Platinum case, darker dial with Tachymeter for me. Luckily I have a 38mm GP with similar vibes for a fraction of the price!!
Steel, but with a darker dial, a true black rather than a dark grey, for me. And while we are at it, a black enamel dial.
Very charming too,
but I can’t personally do without the blue tachymeter scale.
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel