Calibre 2550 Debuts In New Overseas Ultra-Thin
I have to splash this out there once again, its such an amazing development! Surprised there isn’t more reaction… An innovative architecture to enhance performance Vacheron Constantin presents the new self-winding ultra-thin Calibre 2550, the culmination ...
Yes, it's a step forward for VC, and we can only be pleased about it.
Especially since the flying barrel solution for maintaining the slim profile is excellent. However what explains my measured enthusiasm is, firstly, that I find automatic movements rather unexciting. Furthermore, excellent movements with micro-rotors alre...
Most of the interior angles gone : )
...Patek seems scared to death of them these days...
Let's be fair: the 2550 features two (or 1,5) inward angles, whereas the PP and LUC feature none.
But I still don't like the balance wheel bridge very much. And I don't understand the lack of consistency: why some sharp outward angles on the ratchet wheel bridge and note on the upper and lower ones? I'm perplexed... ...
I did try to mention it!
I did mention it here: Horological meandering: Watches And Wonders 2026 Patrick S Highlights Of W W 2026 The new Micro Rotor movement is the biggest thing for me! I wished the movement was more "premium" per se. The power reserve is impressive. But in a t...
