Kazumi
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The Aronde looks good both in WG and PG
Being based in Japan, we had an early offering of WG Arondes and it is only now that the PG ones are trickling in (actually, the one I saw was a sample so it seems that production or delivery, at least to Japan is not in step with demand).
I am a RG fan and I liked the RG version more for its warmth which IMHO matches the vintage feel. I agree with the comments on the somewhat excessive thickness and the lack of a display back and shaped movement (these points may have been clinchers for many Aronde fans).
I also noticed that there is no minute track on the dial. This could have been a design choice necessitated by the guilloche pattern (or to keep the dial clean). However, when you have to take commuter trains to work like I do (and trains are usually on-time in Japan), not having a minute track makes the watch a bit impractical for office duty...(of course, I realize most people wearing VC's probably do not commute to work!).
None the less, I think it is a very romantic piece which I still have a soft spot for.
Best regards,
Kazumi
Aronde WG sighting!
At an AD... Umnnn... Very tempting..... I am a white metal guy.... A small wish that it had the display back... Not bad on my small wrist. Very legible. So nice... Since the dinner event, the brand has been growing and particularly this one is really temp...
Okay, okay, YES, you were!
.. sorry for even questioning! Yes, you have been a good boy! Ken
Like you, I find it much more desirable in white metal, and still have to ...
See it in the flesh. Perfect on your wrist: The size is perfect. One thing which surprises me is the thickness, which seems to be ( too ) important, but still, have to see it in the flesh. It may well be a watch for me... Best, Nicolas.
A bit thick and no display back ....
... is making me a bit hesitant.... But overall score is very good! Ken
It has to be "thick" ...
Without "thickness", there would be no volume for sexy curves Oliver
Picky picky picky..... :-)
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I much prefer yellow and rose gold cases when the dial has a textured finish like in the Aronde 1954. I wonder if we'll ever see Vacheron Constantin combine the Excellence Platine design codes in a watch from the...
Yes, the WG makes this one more tempting
Such a beauty! In WG, the only thing that makes me hesitate is the round movement. I'd much rather see a form movement in the Aronde, so a sold case back here is my preference. Perhaps this he also needs to go on my long wish list. Thanks for sharing the ...
It is around 20 or so.... I hear.
I will have a good dream tonight, too. Dear Santa..... Ken
A reminder
the original inspiration Ref. 4984 with cal. 435 shaped movement: Antiquorum Photo Caliber 435...
That's a nice reminder
Do you happen to know the dimensions of the original compared to the Aronde 1954? I would have loved to see VC bring back that form movement for this Historiques. Let's face it, that design worked in 1954 and it works today.
Comparing size
The cal. 1400 within the Aronde is a 9 ligne movement while the shaped cal. 435 was nominally described by V&C as an 11 ligne size. Physically it measured 24.50mm x 17.80mm x 3.50mm in height and resided within a case measuring 39mm x 24mm x 9.5mm thi...
The Aronde looks good both in WG and PG
Being based in Japan, we had an early offering of WG Arondes and it is only now that the PG ones are trickling in (actually, the one I saw was a sample so it seems that production or delivery, at least to Japan is not in step with demand). I am a RG fan a...
I see....
.... Kazumi-san, long time no chat. I will let you know when I go to Osaka next time. Actually I was in Osaka for a few hours several weekends ago, for some important meeting.... Anyway, I got your point about the minute track. That completely slipped my ...
