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Isn't she pretty?
Or perhaps I should use an exclamation point: Isn't she pretty! I am referring to the Chronometer Royal 1907:
The case has the look of a 1940's watch with its brushed sides and polished bezel and lugs, though it is appropriately sized for today with a 39 mm diameter.
The dial is white enamel on a gold base and the main source for the premium pricing when compared with a Patrimony Self-Winding watch. It is beautifully executed and has a very different feel from the standard silver dials with opaline finish.
The movement comes with both the Geneva Seal and a COSC certificate.
Bill
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Isn't she pretty?
Or perhaps I should use an exclamation point: Isn't she pretty! I am referring to the Chronometer Royal 1907: The case has the look of a 1940's watch with its brushed sides and polished bezel and lugs, though it is appropriately sized for today with a 39 ...
Nice pictures
Yes she is, and as the owner of a red twelve Chonometre Royal 1907, I can also say that they are extremely accurate. My watch gains approximately 1/2 second a day.
I'm a big big fan!
Not only because it is a chronometer, but also for its timeless aesthetics... Do you have a pic of the platinum version? Am I dreaming or the Red 12 disapperared??? Certainly my next VC! Best, Nicolas
I dont have a picture of the platinum watch....
which I think is limited to the boutiques (it is not in the general product catalog). The red twelve was used on only the first 100 Chronometer Royal 1907 watches produced. Personally, I prefer it with all black numbers. Bill
Thanks for your answer, Bill.I may have found a pic of it
Will ask to its owner the permission to post it here... Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-11-25 22:41:11
I forgot about the edit function after posting. Ignore this one & read the one below (nt)
v&c This message has been edited by dshao1 on 2009-11-25 19:35:30
I like it! But then again when it comes to Chrnometre Royals, I'm easy :-)
It is the first and only watch in the Historiques line that tries to recreate the characteristics of what was originally a pocket watch. I've seen the Platinum version at the VC Maison in Shanghai, and I prefer that version to this one - it just looks "co...
We're on the same line, Dan
I would like to add an automatic CR, and a manual one. As for the Automatic, the Platinum CR is on the top of my list. As for the manual, one like yours would be great to add.... I have the Chonometer Duo from JLC ( Géophysic / Géomatic ), I want to make ...
Things to come?
The ampersand (& on the rotor might suggest a return to this esteemed trademark sometime in the near future?
I'm a fan of the "&"
and I know Doc is too, but I doubt our lobbying would ever bring back the "&." I guess I'll just have to enjoy the watches from the past that have it : Bill...
Bill, she's downright lovely.
A question: what color is the second hand? It looks gray in the photograph. Best, Jed
It is black....
it was reflecting light in the photo, giving it the appearance of grey. As is so often the case, this watch is much nicer in person than in photographs. Bill
Now that is a WATCH!
That really is a beauty, Bill Very pleasing esthetically with a wonderful movement. I wonder if VC had the same problem that Breguet had in the manufacture of the enamel dials? Regards, Joseph
Here are the pics of the Platinum Chronometre Royal
Pics to be credited to Alex, with his kind permission: Now, I'm seriously in love... To be confirmed in real, of course, but the a priori is excellent. Best, Nicolas...
Sublime mon ami!
Mais, Remontage automatique?! Sacreblur! ( i know, wrong spelling, but you get it!) Stephen
I guess for this one , VC should have used a Pt rotor, sometimes
attn to details really count esp for such pricey watches
Definitely!
Hi Bill, the watch is stunning, there´s no two ways about it (as our Australina friends would express it). I also like the older ones from the 1950´s which bear some resemblance with the Calatravas. One practical issue: the crown looks very slim...