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A thorough report, Fx....
thank you for all the effort. I can't disagree with the conclusion that this is a quiet year for VC. When I consider each piece on its own terms I find that it was a strong year, just not one to wow collectors.
I have yet to see a photo that truly captures the impact of the blue dial Overseas models. They are fantastic. The rose gold Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar, which you did not show, is also a winner.
Are we so jaded by news of multiple tourbillon watches that the Patrimony Traditionnelle 14 Day Tourbillon feels underwhelming? Taken on its own terms it is a fantastic watch.
Bill
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SIHH 2012: VC
A visit at the Vacheron booth at the SIHH is always mandatory. First because we have the pleasure to meet our friend Alex, then because Vacheron has always a very special way to create a warm atmosphere at its booth by emphasizing the "Metiers d'Art" and ...
This silence maybe is significative..
Not many comments on VC 2012,that says a lot really. A year of transition,If it waasnt for the univers infinis,there wouldn t be much to talk about. But those marvellous dials are really something spectacular. Thanks FX Mo
Yes Mo, silence says a lot, I agree with you.
But well, people are more talkative today. It is obvious: I was less convinced by this year offer when compared to previous years. Thanks for your comments! Fx
Sadly, I am not convinced.
OK, the Univers Infins are an awesome universe, burt too maneered for my taste, even if the work on the dials is just remarkable. As for the new Malte Tonneau, this is a first for me, as I would rather call them the " Coffin case ". For Vlad, that is a wa...
LOL !
The off-centered hands enhance a bit this "coffin" feeling but if even Vlad is not convinced... BTW, maybe the best of this year for Vacheron is yet to come as a little bird told us? Fx
A thorough report, Fx....
thank you for all the effort. I can't disagree with the conclusion that this is a quiet year for VC. When I consider each piece on its own terms I find that it was a strong year, just not one to wow collectors. I have yet to see a photo that truly capture...
The Patrimony Traditionnelle...
Yes this 14 days Tourbillon is a beautiful watch, I agree with you. My concern is about the Patrimony style which starts to be too often replicated for my taste. I would like to see something which differentiates more this Tourbillon dial details from the...
Hi FX, for years I've often heard that VC
doesn't have an iconic watch style that is instantly associated with the Brand. I believe VC is trying to address that with the Patrimony and now with the Malte (as a tonneau) shaped watch to provide the iconic look. But as they do that, there are perhaps...
Not all quiet...
SIHH was in many ways all about the highest-end complications this year across many of the brands. I personally felt things were quiet mainly on the lower end of the spectrum and not just with respect to VC. I am underwhelmed by the 40 th anniversary cele...
Thanks a lot respo for your input.
It is always important to get messages like yours to bring another point of view. I appreciate it. Actually, this 2012 offer makes me think about the 2011 Lange one: it seemed very quiet but 5 new movements were unveiled! Fx