Important Caveat....

Thank you for your input, Bill. I'm honored the Forum Moderator has chosen to offer up his much-valued perspective!

One caveat, though, is that the size of the case in the new Malte Tonneau VC currently offers is significantly larger (50" x 40") than the 40" x 37" dimensions of the Royal Eagle. For me (and only for me), that makes the Royal Eagle a much preferable watch to wear on my wrist. I don't think that excessively large tonneau watches (especially if they are more angular and square-ish than the more sculpted Royal Eagle case) sit well with me.

As an example, I always loved (and once owned) the G.O. Senator Karee (Cal. 22 manual), which had a modestly-sized, sculpted tonneau case much like the Royal Eagle. That's a key reason why I find the Royal Eagle such an attractive tonneau design....not to mention the historically significant Frederic Piguet movement that resides inside the Chronograph's case.

Regards
DB Darien

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The Effect of Strap Choice....Case In Point?

By: db darien : January 2nd, 2012-10:27

Hi Early in 2011 I came to own a rather "under the radar" VC, namely the Royal Eagle Chronograph (second version, with the raised numbering, discontinued in 2009). I was able to purchase it from an Authorized Dealer (with VC warranty). It made sense for m...

Much better

By: respo : January 2nd, 2012-12:30

Yes, I like it very much on this strap. It definitely makes this VC more versatile. I love tonneau shaped watches, too, and you don't see many tonneau chronographs. Well, regardless of its popularity, this Royal Eagle provides a great value for the money,...

I agree

By: dsgalaxy1 : January 3rd, 2012-13:03

This is my new "old" watch, with a brown strap. I will make some better pictures...

The black strap is perfect for the watch,

By: docsnov : January 2nd, 2012-23:32

and the watch is fantastic. I cannot imagine a tan strap with white stitching looking good with this watch. I think black straps always go well with white metal watches, and I agree that this is a more formal chronograph,it should not be marketed as a spo...

Before pics?

By: Tick Talk : January 3rd, 2012-06:58

Do you have any pics with the tan strap?

Here You Go....

By: db darien : January 3rd, 2012-08:09

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I think I like both

By: Tick Talk : January 6th, 2012-20:08

Amazing how the character changes with a simple strap change. Nice to have the choice to go formal or casual.

The Royal Eagle line

By: WHL : January 3rd, 2012-09:03

was designed as a two watches collection. One was the Chronograph, and it was offered in stainless steel as well as in rose gold. The other was the Chronometer Day-Date, and it was only offered in white and rose gold. The Matle Tourbillon had the same des...

Important Caveat....

By: db darien : January 5th, 2012-07:42

Thank you for your input, Bill. I'm honored the Forum Moderator has chosen to offer up his much-valued perspective! One caveat, though, is that the size of the case in the new Malte Tonneau VC currently offers is significantly larger (50" x 40") than the ...