Tim W
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Sadly not the same ...
Sep 14, 2021,11:27 AM
Those Excellence Platine dials are made out of platinum that has some sort of frosting/texturing technique as far as I know. I've seen a couple of them in the flesh and they are among the best of the current VC line up. On this watch I understand that it is a standard brass dial which is covered by a form of paint or enamel that has gold flecks in it (probably bits of gold leaf) - that's what the VC vintage expert in the boutique told me. I've seen a reference to it being called a stardust dial, and being quite a rare finish to find. (The term stardust dial also seems to be applied to some vintage Rolex or Omega dials that patinate in a certain way).
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An iconic manual ultra-thin
By: Tim W : September 8th, 2021-06:12
My 6099 from 1958, Cal 1003 inside, and an interesting gold-flecked effect dial. It's hard to photograph the way it sparkles in the light. The VC boutique watchmaker confirmed the case is unpolished. This is the case shape that inspired the Historiques Ul...
A tremendous piece!
By: patrick_y : September 8th, 2021-06:15
As an owner of two Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thins, both with a similar movement (your VC has much finer finishing and bar springs instead of standard springs) as the one in your VC. These are great watches and treasures to behold!
Thanks
By: Tim W : September 8th, 2021-07:33
Here's a shot of the movement. This one hasn't got a Geneva Seal, but my understanding is that VC were a bit erratic with applying it and it doesn't mean the finishing is any different. I'd like to get one of the platinum Master Ultra Thins, stunning move...
Gorgeous!
By: patrick_y : September 9th, 2021-16:52
Hmm. I'm surprised about the lack of Geneva Seal. Maybe earlier in those days they didn't have these ultra thin movements stamped with the seal. I really don't know. Regardless, it's a beautiful piece!
Big congrats on an iconic ultra-thin VC and welcome to the WPS family ;-)
By: Mike H : September 8th, 2021-09:58
I absolutely love both the original historic piece that you have and the re edition. I usually prefer the original vintage versions but I have to admit that in this specific case both appeal to me equally I was lucky to see the platinum re edition some ye...
A stunning piece - huge congratulations!
By: mrds : September 13th, 2021-16:02
Is the dial texture and sparkle similar to what VC do with their modern Excellence Platine line? Enjoy this beauty often! Daniel
Sadly not the same ...
By: Tim W : September 14th, 2021-11:27
Those Excellence Platine dials are made out of platinum that has some sort of frosting/texturing technique as far as I know. I've seen a couple of them in the flesh and they are among the best of the current VC line up. On this watch I understand that it ...