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A very fine dress watch duo
Neither of these two watches attracts the limelight. And yet... there's so much to love about them...
- Glashütte Original Sixties in rose gold, ref. 1-39-52-01-01-04 - Domed silver galvanized dial - Case size: 39 x 9.4 mm - Automatic caliber 39-52, 21-carat gold oscillation weight, 40h power reserve.
- Blancpain Villeret Quantième Complet Demi-Savonnette in rose gold, ref. 6664 3642 55B - Stamped flinqué opaline dial - Case size: 40 x 11.75 mm - Automatic caliber 6654.4, 72h power reserve
Of course, a few details aren't to my taste (the automatic movement, the signed counterweight of the Villeret seconds hand, the stamped dial instead of a guilloché one, etc.).
But aesthetically, I really like the style of each one.
And you?
Best, Emmanuel
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Both nice dress watches…
On the Glashutte I love the font although not sure I like this version of it.
The Blancpain, as I’ve mentioned before I don’t like day and month on a watch at all.
So although nice watches for other people, not for me.
The Blancpain, as I’ve mentioned before I don’t like day and month on a watch at all.
So although nice watches for other people, not for me.
I understand how you feel.
I’m not in the market for either, but I think the Sixties is a wonderful proposition. I like this version and the price makes sense. It does a little less with the BP, imo.
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel
While I like the Blancpain
for a nondescript dress watch I would opt for the GO, under the radar
not not an attention getter, although some guys probably prefer
an attention getter. Not me, and not for a dress watch.
The Blancpain is very nice.
My preference goes to the GO as well.
I like the BP but the price doesn’t completely makes sense for me. Whereas it does for the GO.
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel
Both have their allure, quattro.
Might have stomped the brakes on the tail of the Villeret seconds hand...
I surely don’t like this counterweight.
And the GO makes more sense as far a price is concerned. And I like the 60s design very much in this particular very classic rose gold/silver dial version.
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel
2 beauties!
I am leaning towards the BP.
One thing about GO is the movement which looks small for the case size.
I like the BP too, but the price is too high
for what it is imo.
The GO on the other hand is very consistently priced.
Best, Emmanuel
The GO on the other hand is very consistently priced.
Best, Emmanuel
Aaah...I love battle of duos!
And my choice is actually the blancpain. Of course, my heart can't accept stamped guilloche for craft pieces. But the officer style caseback, the decoration of the rotor and the case design is something I appreciate. In fact, just a week ago there was a good 30 min talk interview on Subdial, hosted by Justin Hart on the history of Villaret series. Worth while to catch...
Lovely pictures Emmanuel...
Tq as always
Rishikesan
Lovely pictures Emmanuel...
Tq as always
Rishikesan
I completely understand your preference
for the Villeret, Rishi. I find it very nice too, but, even if I usually dont take prices into account, here I must say that I find the watch a little overpriced. From this standpoint, the GO makes more sense (and I like the 60s vibe).
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel