KMII
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Thank you so much for the review!
This makes for a very interesting watch for me, as the precious metal predecessor made for one of the very few watches that got criticised in the watch press (relating to the other article). 
I have always been partial to the design of it but not quite the price and the SS version at least goes some way towards correcting the latter. I find the lack of customisation to be less of an issue and while the 30m water resistance is an issue in principle, it will still be quite an useful watch in practice.
I have to say that I like it a lot and that it is one of the watches, where in spite of the modest legibility, the date is not an issue for me.
Once again, thank you for your extensive review and your views on the watch!
Hands on review of the Vacheron Constantin Quai de l'Ile in stainless steel
The Quai de l'Ile collection symbolizes for me the experiment conducted by Vacheron Constantin since its launch to provide an extremely large customization to the watches through multiple available settings and options. By using a configurator, the custom...
Vacheron Constantin Quai de l'Ile in stainless steel
I love the casual elegance of this watch. The size is also perfect for me. Dan
Thanks Dan.
It is a quite large watch but the case is very comfortable on the wrist thanks to the lugs shape. Fx
Great review and...
What a surprise. I will start from the most interesting point, the price tag: it seems that someone, in the VC's headquarters, has awaken from a long sleep. The world is changing quickly, smatwatches are breaking the rules and eroding quarterly revenues a...
To be frank with you...
I don't think that they sold a lot of customized pieces. And on top of that they were complicated to produce. I'm afraid I don't have close-up pictures of the movement... but I did appreciate the visual rendering of this movement. Of course, it is not as ...
Thank you so much for the review!
This makes for a very interesting watch for me, as the precious metal predecessor made for one of the very few watches that got criticised in the watch press (relating to the other article). I have always been partial to the design of it but not quite the...
Thanks KMII, glad you enjoyed the review... and the watch!
You know, the lack of customisation is not an issue either. I think that at a certain level, customers expect answers and not questions from a top luxury brand. Personalization is fine but too many options kill the game. Fx
The customisation never seemed to be taken that seriously anyway...
In the sense that you were able to customise the choice of metal of various case components and some other minor details but nothing dramatic. Will the steel version keep all the anti fake protection features of the precious metal Quais, too?
Awesome summary write up
I am a huge fan of this direction taken by VC. The black steel version looks fantastic. But personally there are two things that would be somewhat of a minus to me. I would have liked the case to be about 8% smaller and water resistant to 6atm at the very...
Thanks Keks. I agree about the water resistance...
especially with the additional rubber strap. It looks like an all-around watch but it is not. It is the reason why I call it "casual chic"... Fx
Thumbs up for the case
There is quite some effort put into it. - successfully - Thanks for the review. Kind regards, Kolosstt
Yes, the work on the case is for me the best asset of this watch...
with the new movement of course. Thanks! Fx
Excellent review Fx
Thank you! I want to see this in the metal in Singapore soon. I quite like it from your pictures and report Cheers Robin
Great review FX. What do you think about the white version?
Photo courtesy Alex Ghotbi on THL The date is more legible and this version seems more casual. To be seen in real of course for judgment. Cheers, Patrickh ...
I didn't see it sadly...
It would have been easier to shoot than the black version! On pictures I tend to prefer the black one but I hope to see it soon. Thanks Patrick! Fx
Excelletn review....
Thank you for the detailed thoughts and photographs. I had the palladium version of the original QDI: And loved it! I would be just as happy with this steel version (though I would probably choose the silver dial). Bill ...
Hi, thanks for the very informative review
if the Overseas is too big on me, will this be too from your experience? I have very small wrist. james