Nice report, Yves

if only I could take photos like that!

A great venue and lovely food. Watch-wise, the highlight of the evening for me, the world timer, which I reckon VC have underpriced. Not often you find yourself saying that in the world of haute horlogerie. Ref 2253 and beautiful sounding minute repeater, ref 2755, I think, both exceptional. The Opera de Paris homage is stunning too. A real treat to have seen so many amazing watches and a fun group of people

Thanks to the VC crew

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The Hour Lounge dinner in London

By: iFunky : March 18th, 2011-08:47

Celine Larose (UK VC Brand Manager), Alex Ghtobi and Christian Selmoni (VC Artistic Director) hosted The London Hour Lounge dinner yesterday in an iconic building: the top floor of The Gherkin . Some Purists attended (Mo, GregD, ...) but also new faces an...

Great report

By: respo : March 18th, 2011-10:44

Thank you. Looks like a great evening. The more I see reports of these VC events, the more I know it would be a slice of heaven to be amongst all those great watches and good people. One of these days, I hope... Glad to see the 1921 is still getting play....

Love the pic of Mo playing hide and seek ...

By: vernon : March 18th, 2011-11:21

Looks like a very classy evening. Hope all is well Mo. Best, Vernon

My dear mate,

By: moc : March 21st, 2011-15:33

I hope all well with you. Lets catch up soon. Mo

Nice report, Yves

By: eelstub : March 18th, 2011-12:33

if only I could take photos like that! A great venue and lovely food. Watch-wise, the highlight of the evening for me, the world timer, which I reckon VC have underpriced. Not often you find yourself saying that in the world of haute horlogerie. Ref 2253 ...

I almost had a heart attack!

By: Tick Talk : March 18th, 2011-13:53

I almost fell off my chair when with that backside picture following the World Time watch...until I realized it was the perpetual calendar Ref. 43175! Very tricky ;-) Isn't Christian helpful......

Oh yes sorry i should have stated that!

By: iFunky : March 18th, 2011-14:07

The transparent back after the 2011 Worldtimer picture is indeed from the 43175! Christian? A true gentleman!

I bet that you were all gentlmen that evening.

By: grigo : March 18th, 2011-21:24

Watches and charming company what a combination. Looks like you were all having a good time. Best regards, George

Thank you for a great report!

By: Gary G : March 19th, 2011-01:46

Looks like a wonderful evening -- with an array of watches second to none. Great to see Alex in good spirits and everyone having a good time. Wonderfully clear photos -- can you share what camera/lens you used? Thanks, Gary G

Thanks Gary

By: iFunky : March 19th, 2011-04:03

Used a Canon 7D + the cheap (but good value for money) Sigma 17-70 and 580EXII flashgun (next time will bring diffuser) Y

Thank you for the photo report....

By: WHL : March 19th, 2011-10:27

We rarely talk about the diamond set watches for ladies, but VC does a great job with those pieces. Bill...

True

By: iFunky : March 19th, 2011-13:00

Quite like this one too (sorry no close-up) But somehow it reminds me the Crazy Flower from Breguet .... strange...

Thank you Yves,what a great night.....

By: moc : March 21st, 2011-15:32

Vacheron wasn t short of breathtaking pieces ,my beloved 1921,the new WT but most of all the Chagall Opera miniature which stole my heart. I ve never seen such a display of true craftmanship,a masterpiece.No wonder VC decided to keep it. I would love to t...

was nice meeting you MO

By: iFunky : March 23rd, 2011-01:45

Great pictures of the event!

By: dxboon : March 25th, 2011-23:17

Thanks for the write-up. I know you all must've enjoyed the time together -- and the watches! I love the American 1921! It's probably my favorite VC. I see Mo is looking as dashing as always! Cheers, Daos