New Fiftysix self-winding
What do you think? I personally find this new release very good-looking. Have a nice evening (or day)! Ref. 4600E/000R-H101 Images from press release kit. ...
I’ve always admired the Fiftysix, but…
never understood why VC doesn’t fit it with a screw down crown (?)
At 40mm with lumed hands and indices plus on a calfskin strap is this really a dress watch?
Why does a 40mm gold Rolex Day-Date have a screwdown crown...is it a dress watch? a sports watch? something in-between? Of course In truth, 30m is plenty fine for this particular gold model of the FiftySix (which loves marvelous), but what about the steel...
I might be wrong but I thought that a screw-down crown only makes sense with a water resistance of at least 100m.
Most Rolexes, even if made of a precious metal, have an oyster case which ensures such a 100m or more water resistance (and a metal or an oyster flex bracelet): thus the screw-down crown.
I agree with you that this is a very good looking watch and color combination. But I find the claim "manufacture caliber" to be dubious...
This model of Vacheron Constantin drags down the brand. As this is one of the few men's models that are not using a Geneva-Sealed Vacheron Constantin movement. That being said, it is a good looking watch, no doubt!
I agree too, but still find this version attractive.
Caliber 1326 is based on the Cartier 1904 architecture. It's produced by ValFleurier (owned by Richemont) and finished, assembled, and regulated by VC. Not Geneva Seal, but not that bad looking, imo. ...
In the movement photo you posted I find the circular cutout on the plate just above the balance wheel to be unattractive.
I REALLY LIKE highly finished movements. When I was a teenager, I really liked the JLC Reverso. But I didn't like the unpolished anglage on their movement. So somehow I ended up buying a Patek Philippe for my first watch. So to me, movement finishing and ...
I completely understand your point,
and I also attach great importance to the finishing of the movement (the VC Cornes de Vache and LUC Quattro Spirit 25 have Geneva Seal calibers and the LF micro-rotor caliber is simply one of the best out there). So, I also wouldn't personally buy that wa...
Yes! Very fair!
In your original post, you did make your point that this was a beautiful watch. And I think everyone would agree - I definitely agree with you. It was I who started discussing the VC's inner beauty - so I guess I went off on my own tangent. And yes, your ...
This line never lived up to expectations for me.
The various movements are not equally well finished. The date is an afterthought. 40mm is too big for a classic, retro-inspired dress watch.
I share many of your criticisms, but I still find this model
better looking than the previous ones.