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Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moon Phase and Retrograde Date
Friends,
Another Vacheron Constantin I had the pleasure to take a closer look at, the Patrimony Moon Phase and Retrograde Date in Pink Gold.
I am a big fan of the Patrimony line, but here I am not sure...
The Retrograde Pointer Date dominates the dial a bit too much for my taste.
Yes, a lovely complication, and a very useful at that, but the way it's executed here I think is a bit too much.
Maybe is smaller numbers or number in lighter colours...
Maybe if only every fifth number...
I don't know, but something that would have toned it done just a bit.
Same with the Moon Phase, nice size, stunning Moon and Star heaven...
But the number of day's in the Moon Phase is, IMO, too big.
I understand that VC wanted to create balance between the upper and lower part of the dial, but I think could have been achieved in a more elegant way...
Yes, the whole point of this watch is the Retrograde Pointer Date so I guess that is the point (pun intended) of enhance it here!
On the back we have the beautiful automatic movement, Calibre 2460 R31L (Hallmark of Geneva).
The decoration of the Pink Gold rotor I find absolutely stunning!
Yes, I know, many would prefer a manual movement where its possible to see more of the movement!
But that would have required us to show more of our wallet as well...
So even if automatic movement, its hard not to admire the polish of this movement!
Best
Blomman
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Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moon Phase and Retrograde Date
Friends, Another Vacheron Constantin I had the pleasure to take a closer look at, the Patrimony Moon Phase and Retrograde Date in Pink Gold. I am a big fan of the Patrimony line, but here I am not sure... The Retrograde Pointer Date dominates the dial a b...
I’m with you about the retrograde date numerals. They’re slightly too big. Regarding the moon phase, I would have preferred a bigger one with the same numeral size
But this VC has definitely a lot of charm for me. Two slow complications together on the same dial is a good idea in my opinion. Best wishes Alkiro
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I also would have preferred a bigger moonphase with the same numeral size. Anyway this Patrimony is really appealing and retrograde is one of my favourite feature so I am happy that they have reissued this feature, which it seemed to be a bit forgotten. B...
VC always been masters of retrograde!
Hope they will continue this tradition! Best Blomman
Yes, two slow complications...
Would it have been more exciting to see one slow and one fast? Best Blomman
+1! Yes, also the Moon Phase makes a ....
Better harmony than with the week days, IMO. Best Blomman
The moon phase could be a bit bigger...
...and I agree that the retrograde dates could have been smaller and away from the perimeter a little more. But to do that, the logo/name would have to be either moved or eliminated. Question: when will a manufacturer have the nerve to take their name/log...
I think very few brands would have the confidence to ....
Not show the name on the dial! But here for example, only to show the VC cross would have been an option, IMO. Best Blomman
If Patek did it first...
...everybody else would jump in. It would seem normal. To me, the brand name on a watch seems normal only because we're used to seeing it. But it takes away valuable space that could be used for something else. It's almost as bad as perpetual calendars th...