My first VC and it is the.....

Mar 03, 2018,06:25 AM
 

Historiques Triple Calendrier 1942.  Nothing really "spectacular" but the wow factor for me is the simple classic elegance.


Some quick pix.....have a great weekend!

SF

All the info in a well proportioned dial with a soothing egg shell sun ray center.   




The minute rail track up close.  Like the raised black, red art-deco numerals.  And the blue thin baton hour and min hands.

How about the decorative curvy case.

 
Hand wound calbre 4400QC with Geneva seal.  


Close up of the balance wheel.


And a WS highlighting the tear drop lugs, raised crystal and the stepped case.


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Congrats

 
 By: TimeKeeper99 : March 3rd, 2018-06:33
I saw this in the flesh as well and quite like it..
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Thank you TK...indeed likeable. Cheers! [nt]

 
 By: S F : March 3rd, 2018-08:13
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This one is very high on my wish list [nt]

 
 By: Tyo : March 3rd, 2018-06:36
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Yes Tyo, very well executed by VC :) [nt]

 
 By: S F : March 3rd, 2018-08:14
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Huge congrats👏🏼

 
 By: Watchonthewrists : March 3rd, 2018-07:07
Amazing VC , the looks of this watch is beautiful , love the case lines and those lugs are to die for imho 👌🏻😘 wear it in best of health 🙏🏻
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Probably the first VC that I think is fantastic [nt]

 
 By: Patekphilippecollector : March 3rd, 2018-08:11
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Exact same sentiment, my friend :). [nt]

 
 By: S F : March 3rd, 2018-08:20
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Thank you 5980! [nt]

 
 By: S F : March 3rd, 2018-08:41
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Beautiful

 
 By: GreatPilot@me.com : March 3rd, 2018-09:19
I’m looking to get one from my local AD!
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Congratulations. Very nice VC. The dial colour, numerals, lugs... are truly beautiful

 
 By: Alkiro1 : March 3rd, 2018-10:17
My old cousin says hello from the Quai de l’Ile in Geneva. Best wishes Alkiro ...  
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Indeed my friend and yours is a gem😉. [nt]

 
 By: S F : March 3rd, 2018-18:16
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Thank you very much. Enjoy yours a lot 🙏

 
 By: Alkiro1 : March 4th, 2018-01:35
Best wishes Alkiro
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Huge congrats!

 
 By: mj23 : March 3rd, 2018-11:33
Very nice elegant watch. It's high on my list!
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Thank you Nicolas! [nt]

 
 By: S F : March 4th, 2018-03:36
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Great entry into the wrold of VC!

 
 By: blomman Mr Blue : March 4th, 2018-02:53
Congratulation! Wonderful watch! Best Blomman
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Good Buy SF. Did you buy it in

 
 By: Teacher Yang : April 15th, 2018-17:45
SG Boutique? Yang
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Thks Yang!

 
 By: S F : April 16th, 2018-16:41
I got it from an AD, not the boutique.
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Just saw this watch in the flesh ...

 
 By: mustafadurrani : April 19th, 2018-10:58
and I was truly impressed. Great value, great fit, light on the wrist, beautiful movement and a colorful dial. On the flip side, the minute hand was really slim, slim enough to be confused with what would normally be a central seconds hand. Also, the hour... 
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Agreed with your point on the slim hands.

 
 By: S F : April 27th, 2018-09:02
Esp when trying to take a quick glance of the time.
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Congrats from a fellow 1942-er

 
 By: Zack845 : June 3rd, 2018-16:50
Congrats on the pickup SF! I've been enjoying this same watch (Red Dial) since December and it's nearly been my every day choice since.
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For me, it is indeed "spectacular" ...

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : June 4th, 2018-07:46
... and one of the most attractive recent releases in my eyes. My problem is I cannot have everything I like, especially no additional wrists, so I have to let it pass. Otherwise, it would be my first VC in a moment. Marcus
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Needs to be tried on!

 
 By: galt : September 8th, 2018-11:35
This one is so much different "on the wrist" than in pictures. Really like it in person. The eggshell/yellow portion of the dial in person is really nice.
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Hi galt, yes a nice package overall..Cheers! [nt]

 
 By: S F : September 9th, 2018-01:38
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Stopped to take a second look

 
 By: Uncle Chico : October 12th, 2018-01:15
Passed an AD window earlier this week. For some reason the triple calendar caught my eye and I had to stop and stare. It really looks so good live that it surprised me. Congratulations.
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Thanks, my friend :)

 
 By: S F : October 12th, 2018-07:57
Cheers! ...  
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Superb! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : October 12th, 2018-07:58
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Thank you! [nt]

 
 By: S F : October 12th, 2018-08:01
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Curious

 
 By: MIKETULLER : November 27th, 2021-01:29
As it has been 3 years since your post, interested in your feelings about this piece after 3 years? I love this piece and considering a holiday purchase! Thanks for your response!
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Missed this…my bad.

 
 By: S F : December 28th, 2021-04:27
3y on, I still like it for the reasons I bought it. Just that I don’t usually adjust the calendar when I wear it😅.
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Congrats on a great choice

 
 By: Ping.Timeout : February 19th, 2022-02:10
Looks awesome on the wrist. Great pic on a classic. I love the uncluttered dial, and especially the old style arabic numeral.
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