Pre-SIHH 2012: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-Day Tourbillon
An exceptional tourbillon and the absolute purity of a round, understated case housing a complication boasting unprecedented performances: the new Vacheron Constantin Calibre 2260 beating at the heart of the Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-day Tourbillon is s...
Is the dial slightly off-center?
the pinion moved slightly above middle, or is that a photographic artifact? Also any pics of the movement? I hate when press-releases spend several paragraphs talking about the wonderful new movement and don't even have a single picture of it! A
Movement photos
Aaron, Here are the press photos of the movement, showing encase, as well as top and bottom views. The dial is slightly off-center. I suspect some people will love this detail while others will be turned off by it. Count me in with the former camp. Bill L...
Many thanks!
I am actually struck by how much that looks like the current VC tourbillon movement. Two main bridges instead of three, but a very similar aesthetic. That means it will probably make a fantastic skeleton, but as a normal movement you don't get to see much...
It's quite simple, visually
Not sure what I think of it, it's sort of Blancpain-ish. Like a Villeret, especially the PR indicator.