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Soon the be auctioned: Vacheron Constantin 222 in steel.

Dec 02, 2018,08:19 AM
 

Credit picture: Phillips. 


Typical watch from the 70's. Funky and nice looking one. 




Best,

Nicolas

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Excellent picture of a watch that had to grow on me, but now has arrived.

 
 By: HSTE : December 2nd, 2018-08:29
Cheers, HSTE ...  

Superb one, HSTE. I like a lot the stylized engraving on the case back. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 2nd, 2018-08:45

the 222 really deserves more love an attention. It is such a beauty

 
 By: alex : December 2nd, 2018-10:59
congrats on yours!

Yes, a very nice outsider! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 2nd, 2018-11:17

a watch designed by Jorg Hysek [nt]

 
 By: foversta : December 2nd, 2018-09:20

Yes, Fx, and not by Genta as it is a common mistake we often read here and there. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 2nd, 2018-10:17

A dream watch for the movement (1121) and because it is so rare. The bezel is, come si come sa, but Hysek is not GG. Looks a little bit like a crown cork.

 
 By: Walter2 : December 2nd, 2018-09:39
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Well, this is a " comme ci comme ça " I like a lot, still.... ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 2nd, 2018-10:18

I think, my french is not so good jajaja [nt]

 
 By: Walter2 : December 2nd, 2018-10:53

Not that bad! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 2nd, 2018-11:17

Thanks for the pic, Nico.

 
 By: Pretty Boy : December 2nd, 2018-14:25
Bracelet looks very Nautilus and case looks very Jumbo. 😉 Best, Volker

There is a bit of that. ;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 2nd, 2018-14:27

Very handsome watch I must confess [nt]

 
 By: Mohannad (aka Riddler) : December 2nd, 2018-23:59

Thanks for looking, Mo! [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 3rd, 2018-00:30

Great

 
 By: Jurry : December 3rd, 2018-00:34
Great pictures great watch

Clearly. Thanks, Jurry. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 3rd, 2018-00:53

A macho, handsome watch. Makes the wearer stand out from the ordinary.

 
 By: geross : December 3rd, 2018-03:32
My opinion. Geross

Well put, my friend. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 3rd, 2018-05:23

A late-comer on the RO bandwagon, with its own unique charms

 
 By: Tick Talk : December 3rd, 2018-10:05
Released in 1977, the 222 was ostensibly released to celebrate VC's 222nd anniversary but in reality it was to cash in on the popularity of the Royal Oak which launched 5 years earlier. Other brands didn't believe that a steel watch could command luxury p...  

Thanks for this interesting historical background, my friend. Much appreciated. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 3rd, 2018-13:57

LOL, please forgive my haste

 
 By: Tick Talk : December 4th, 2018-09:18
in my enthusiasm I failed to notice the earlier post on the 222 and repeated some info. To add original observations, I recall most vividly the unique sound and feeling of the peripheral rotor. The only design weakness I can comment on was where the brace... 

Thanks again, Tick Talk. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : December 4th, 2018-10:07