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I thought you were a VC fan, and that you knew that it was of course platinum. Sorry.
Oct 16, 2011,23:02 PM
This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-10-16 23:03:01
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Well, I recently found two, but can't go on them, sadly.
By: amanico : October 14th, 2011-09:36
It is like Parking places... you may look for one for a long time, and once you found it, there are many other popping out. Good luck, my friend. I wish for you and me the best in this hunt! Nicolas.
Ah, VC at its best
By: respo : October 14th, 2011-10:58
The Mercators, any of them, are grail-worthy. Thank you for posting these images, which are pure pleasure/torture. I am not sure if I will ever be in a position or fortunate enough to get one -- and as Bill reminds me, they are perhaps small for my taste ...
A true classic. The enamel is sublime, the theme
By: timerider : October 14th, 2011-14:40
carried out with the hands and the movement of course. It is a grail watch and I am also hunting for mine. Good luck and see you online! Best to all, Tim
Thanks, Tim. It is simple.
By: amanico : October 14th, 2011-22:54
since the very first day I saw a Mercator with the enamel cloisonné dial, 10 years ago, I could never forget it, and I made a promise to myself to get one... I have to keep my word! Best, my friend. Nicolas.
A rare quality of this German Mercator...
By: WHL : October 14th, 2011-18:05
is the use of the free sprung Gyromax balance, which most Mercator models do not possess. Great photos, Nicolas, and I look forward to your fuller article. Bill
You have to ask Oliver for that. ;)
By: amanico : October 14th, 2011-23:15
Yes, looking at these retrograde hands working is another great show to admire on this watch, definitely. Best, Marcelo. Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-10-14 23:16:26
Is that in Platinum mon ami?
By: BluNotte : October 16th, 2011-08:31
A piece that strikes at my heart, for it gives the map of my most beloved country in the world! Too bad it is an auto. But did you know that the current trend for platinum wedding bands were started by the Germans? Thanks for this! STephen
Love the direct way you put it!
By: BluNotte : October 16th, 2011-19:26
Naturlich i can see the rotor, and yes i figured out it would be small, BUT, you havent answered my question, is it Pt? That is all i want to know! Awaiting, Stephen
I am indeed a VC fan mon ami.......
By: BluNotte : October 16th, 2011-23:32
But unfortunately my knowledge of the pieces from this great manufacture, especially those obscure ones from the past, is far far lower than my passion for the brand. Merci beaucoup et a beintot! Stephen
Ooh, i love this formula!
By: BluNotte : October 17th, 2011-09:11
Kinda like a lange, no? So only precious metals! Merci! Stephen
Wunderschön
By: cisco : October 17th, 2011-05:37
Nice round shape, beautiful lugs , amazing dial and hands. The caliber is a classical but beautiful automatic. This watch would have been perfect if Bavaria wasn't way too small ! Hope Oliver will agree ;-) Thanks for sharing Nicolas FranZois
hmmmm...
By: cisco : October 17th, 2011-09:59
If I do that I need another terabyte Hard disk. In this style I wolud put first the Saltarello in Pink Gold... or The "Grands Explorateurs"... I prefer not to have the choice, and how lucky, I do not cheers Francois
Denmark on the top of this world..
By: hans_jorgen_1968 : October 17th, 2011-12:12
... you almost see my house... ;-) Looking forward with great pleasure on your post. Best my friend Hans P.S. Also on my dreamlist..let's see how the stockmarket works out ;-)
I still hope. I have a few VCs in my wish list...
By: amanico : October 19th, 2011-01:04
A Vintage Chronometre Royal, a Les Historiques Chrono, a Perpetual Calendar Skeleton, and ... The Mercator, in this configuration... Damn list! But one day, with a bit of luck, I will open it. Best, Nicolas.