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Thinking about a Calendrier model

 
 By: mac : October 1st, 2008-08:44

Well, I thought the Chronometer Souveraine or Octa Automatique would be for me, but then I saw the Calendrier model.  It's not the type of watch I am typically drawn to, prefering simple dials, but this one just seems to work for me.  The dial design is original, and while busy, still seems to be quite legible.  At this point, my preference is for a PT version, thinking it would come across as less dressy than the RG version. 

 

Do you think the Calendrier can work well as a daily office wearer or do you view it as a dressier piece?  Do you find the dial design comprises daily wear, being difficult to read or more on the fragile side?  Do you view the CS (or Octa Auto) as a more versatile piece?  For those that might own both, do you find yourself favoring one over the other?  

 

Luck also happens that one of my local ADs (non FPJ) has recently taken two FPJs in trade with one being a Calendrier. From what he describes, the watch looks like new and the papers are dated from 2004. It is a PT model with WG dial. I believe it has a RG movement, but I am not 100% sure.  Given the watch's age, would you have any concerns about the movement? Were the RG movements phased in starting in 2004? In terms of servicing, have you been happy with the company's service and timeliness? Can anyone provide a ballpark on approximate cost for routine service and at what frequency? Any assistance would be appreciated.  

Hum. . .

 
 By: Douglas : October 1st, 2008-12:20
I think this is quite parallel to a post on another site, and the opinion I expressed there will still hold.  It is a excellent watch, good for both occasional and daily wear.  Both movements, the earlier and later, are first rate.

Douglas


The Calendrier is an amazing watch . . . .

 
 By: Craig LA : October 2nd, 2008-00:58

It absolutely can be employed as a dialy office watch.  I wear mine to the office regularly.  Likewise, it can dressed up for more formal attire.  The Calendrier is a confluence of traditional/classic and modern styling.  In other words, it blends the best of the past with the best of the present, and the end result is a stellar watch.

 

Craig

Nice photos and thank you for the comments. [nt]

 
 By: mac : October 2nd, 2008-12:13
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Funny thing about the RG version...

 
 By: DennisB43 : October 2nd, 2008-13:09

First of all, the RG with the gray dial is a stunner. It's very unlike the PT model and a bit more unusual. And the gray dial dresses it down, so I wear it with jeans as well as with a suit. If you can find one, I suggest you check it out.

Stunning combination and nice photo. [nt]

 
 By: mac : October 4th, 2008-10:29
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Gold dial

 
 By: sjspector : October 4th, 2008-21:14
Anyone have a picture of the Rose gold version with gold dial?

Here's one...

 
 By: DennisB43 : October 25th, 2008-06:01

Sorry it took a few weeks for me to respond to this, but here is a really bad stock photo that I've kept to remind me of how unappealing this combination is to me. Of course, it's subjective 8^)  I think whomever took this photo shot it directly through a salmon because the pink is so damn saturated. Seriously, I just find it very heavy-handed with so much RG. Underneath is a photo showing the gray dial, much more understated to me.