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Is this so true and more?
Hi Guys, hmmm, does the advent of cheaper QPs (Fred Const) and things like cheap tourbillons (TAG) have the effect of downgrading the ‘Grandness’ of these
I think you have to like the watch form and face first. In my case its difficult to choose between JLC QP and VC 56 full calendar. On paper the JLC on seeing the VC dial and case in 3D ( not catalogue pics) the VC.
Thoughts?
Velociphile
Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendrier 1942 or a JLC ultra thin perpetual calendar in steel?
Hi - i'm new to this forum and having some trouble picking a dress watch. which one would you pick out of these two? Looking for a relatively thin, 38-40mm dress watch. Thanks
Is this so true and more?
Hi Guys, hmmm, does the advent of cheaper QPs (Fred Const) and things like cheap tourbillons (TAG) have the effect of downgrading the ‘Grandness’ of these I think you have to like the watch form and face first. In my case its difficult to choose between J...
Hello watchamateur
From my side, aesthetically speaking I prefer the Vacheron. From a technical point of view the Jaeger. All depends on what’s more important for you. Best wishes Alkiro
The VC
Aesthetically the VC is a much nicer watch; the year function on the JLC is not good at all. Also, the little details on the VC make it an easy choice over the JLC.
Out of the two, I would choose...
...a vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava ! Ok diameter is a bit smaller but if you are looking for an understated fine dresswatch there is no better choice Ok I’m out Mike
Calatravas do not come with PC or triple calendar
but I believe Mike H was suggesting that both ideas should be ditched for a basic vintage Calatrava which is a more attractive and quality proposition. Different but something to consider in that price range
You guessed well Sham, this is what I was meaning...
On the other hand this is only my opinion. Both proposed options are certainly nice contenders also. Like many others aesthetically speaking I prefer the VC, but a PC is of course a higher complication. For the JLC PC I like the black dial a lot (with ros...
Hi Mike!
I am terribly biased as I would always a choose a Patek if it was in the price range. Better a simple Patek than a complicated competitor but again that is only my opinion.
As a 1942 owner the answer is easy for me.
Perpetuals are great but the looks of this new VC is simply stunning. And it wears really well for 40mm ...
I’ve only had this piece since December
So it’s worked pretty smoothly to switch over from Dec to January. I’m sure it will be easy enough to grab a wooden toothpick and advance to March 1 come feb 28th. The pusher buttons were pretty easy to use when I set the watch originally.
I've had no issues with my JLC perpetual and love it.
The only aesthetic about the V-C triple calendar is the thin minute hand.
It's a lot like choosing a girl...
you've got looks & charm vs personality & character. Back in the 50s, JLC was making most of the movements for VC. The dial and case may be what you look at first, and if it draws you, then consider the character before proposing. Personally, I li...
Re the original Qu. Are either of these really dress watches?
Apart from the complications they are also quite thick (well the VC looks quite thick). I like simplicity and slimness in a dress watch.