jtodd
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Delighted indeed
It is truly a masterwork. The complications and, as you have pointed out, the aesthetics are both amazing. It would have been easy to allow it to be a technical marvel and simply ignore the aesthetics. But, always do better if possible, right? One of the things I love is how it takes very "modern" ideas and re-implements them in a classically constructed manual piece. This like selectable chiming and the ability to silence. As well as having it have a "do not disturb" feature. Many of these things were implemented in the electronic age first, simply because it was easy. To reimagine them in the mechanical age is remarkable. It is what I love most about watchmaking - an amazing blend of human ingenuity, artistic endeavor and science. It is, essentially the embodiment of "technology" in the sense that the ancient Romans conceived of with Minerva (or Athena for you Greeks), Interesting that she was the Goddess of Wisdom, but also of the arts and of craft. That is technology, the blend of knowledge, arts, and crafts.
The new Vacheron Constantin 57260: "World's most complicated watch"
Here we are finally. After 8 years of development and several months of teasing, Vacheron Constantin has unveiled today its "world's most complicated watch" , a special command from a collector to the brand's Ateliers Cabinotiers department. As you certai...
Perhaps the most beautiful pocket watch ever made.
An incredible achievement. And you are right that the dials do not look cluttered. What a watch! Your title refers to a wrist watch. Are you holding back something from us ;-) ?
Yes maybe indeed...
even if a little "thick" :p Thanks for mentionning the title mistake, I edited it! No I'm not holding something, by the way with the chronograph 1955 and this one I think we have enough material for this month! Cheers, Mark
So many complications!
There seems to be no limit to ingenuity in this watch. I especially love the Hebrew calendar. Bill
It is very impressive
Even if one can, in some cases, ask himself if it is necessary or if it is only a complication piling up, here, it is so beautifully done and coherent that it is a masterpiece. Cheers Bill.
Simply incredible...
57 complications for VC to 33 last record for PP with Cal. 89 ! VC sets a new record which I believe will stay for very very very long time ! Thank you Mark for sharing all these detailed infos and these stunning pictures. Best, Mike
It is even more of a record
it is an outstanding performance. It is hard to compare such a piece with the Calibre 89 (which I don't know enough about) but I like looking at dimensions too when looking at complications. The more it is big, the easier it is to stack complications (eve...
One impolite question
Can we know the name of happy owner and connoisseur who ordered it? Truly amazing achievement and lovely pocket watch...one you need big pockets for ;) Best D
No we can't
It seems calendar settings are made for New York though. I hope the owner likes to wear battledress pants for its big pockets
One problem with New York theory...
Sunrise/sunset times don't work. Sun sets in NY as late as 20:30 and sun doesn't rise before 05:24. Seems that an earlier analysis, including one that aligned the celestial map with the date yielded something closer to Russia (southern).
Sharp observation!
Wherever he is I'm sure he appreciates the outcome of this adventure. I'm sure you must be delighted by this incredible work jtodd. Thanks for the update! Cheers, Mark
Delighted indeed
It is truly a masterwork. The complications and, as you have pointed out, the aesthetics are both amazing. It would have been easy to allow it to be a technical marvel and simply ignore the aesthetics. But, always do better if possible, right? One of the ...
What a start to the New Year.
Someone definitely had one heck of a good start to their New Year. And when their tummy growls next week on Yom Kippur, just the thought of this amazing timepiece should satiate their hunger. Shana Tova & Chatima Tova!
Indeed he had
It must be a very ncie feeling of pride to be part of this project. I guess the watch will be shown to journalists etc before if can fully enjoy it! Cheers, Mark
What a mechanical marvel!
kudos to Vacheron Constantin for creating this most complicated watch! And I agree with you Mark that the design is very nice too. The dials look great and very balanced. Such projects are very important IMHO. Not for commercial reasons but to continue up...
You're right
This is important for watchmaking as a whole. Now, to be exhaustive I would liek to know how it rings, how well it works the technical choices etc... It is beautiful and exciting! Cheers Robin, Mark
Yes, this is a major outcome
It could have been not really pretty, not really interesting in the end and thus a flop. But how fantastic is the final result. Cheers, Mark
Amazing feat of watch technology!
In this respect, the intricacies of the caliber are really impressive. More than that, the watch looks really amazing. Superb.
Yes, the caliber is impressive
I wonder how is it possible to combine all the elements together.... I think we all agree the aesthetics is one of the most beautiful around. Cheers, Mark
Oh my!
I must confess: my head started spinning after the second draft! Most vivid congratulations to Vacheron Constantin and most sincere wishes to the generous collector who conceived these treasure, for him and above all for his family. Ciao, Elio
It think this is the common feeling among watch afiscionados Elio
What is not to love in this masterpiece... I share your congratulations! Cheers, Mark