It's easily among the three most unique watches I will ever own. It's only potential 'competition' down the line would be an Urwerk or a VC Mercator, a couple of my all-time grail pieces.... Thank you so much for looking and chiming in Emmanuel. Cheers, F
Agree with orahu about the second Vacheron. One of the things I prefer when I'm forming an opinion about a watch is to see it in slightly overcast daylight. I'm not a fan of light bouncing off the case.
Dear Emmanuel, Again another very tough choice pairing. Love the minimalistic design of the 1955 and the movement of the 15202 is for me legendary. So again I love both (Iike I love both the starwheel and Mercator). As compromise, I can propose the below:
Great picture and tough pairing. I love both the Mercator and star wheel for the intriguing way of displaying the time. If I MUST chose and can only have one, would go for the Mercator for his classical look and the dore dial. But if at all possible, woul
Two very original ways of telling time , both in a 36 mm yellow gold case ... Some here may love both almost equally and will probably have a hard time choosing: Vacheron Constantin Mercator in yellow gold ref. 43050 with a solid gold dial representing a
Which of these two wonderful Vacheron Constantin watches appeals to you the most ? Historiques Ultra-Thin 1955 in rose gold , ref. 33155/000R-9588 with hand-wound caliber 1003 . Dimensions: 36 x 4.13 mm Mercator in yellow gold ref. 43050 with a solid gold
in terms of sales and of auction results, they are the holy trinity. But in terms of horology, I find Rolex to be far behind VC, PP and even AP. I don't fully respond to what VC has been doing these past few years and I'm waiting for them to rediscover th