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Great post
and thank you. It's always interesting to hear about models that you don't see that often, in fact I hadn't ever seen this one. The Chambellan version reminds me of some of Blancpain's modern offerings (make of that what you will!). Cal 1120 is a real legend and it's great to know it's still being used, though I heard that supplies of it might dry up for VC 
Hope that's not true and good to see it's reincorporated the gyro. The engraved rotor is sensational
One from the past....
I wrote a short piece on a seldom seen and briefly marketed model from the Patrimony Contemporaine family last year, the self winding reference 86180, which eschewed the date window as on the more popular but otherwise identical reference 85180: There is...
Thanks for another great 1120 reference article
Bill, you'd have better luck obtaining the secret formula for Coke than production numbers from VC :-( The elegant 43039, or more poetically Poinçon de Genève, has my favorite feature from all variations of this caliber; a delicately engraved rotor proudl...
FWIW, I like the finish on both versions of the rotor....
and here are photos for those who want to see the contemporary finish on the 1120 openworked rotors in the Patrimony Contemporaine Perpetual Calendar: Patrimony Contemporaine Excellence Platine Self-Winding: and Patrimony Traditionnelle Self-Winding: Bill...
Me, too!
I love the rotor design and finish in both versions -- would happily, greedily have both in my collection. :-) respo
I suppose the VC is as decorated
as AP's Jules Audemars version...although their RG rotor also appeals. DonD Photo ...
I wouldn't mind a straight grain finish on the VC rotor....
That AP is nicely done, but the Maltese Cross is still my favorite. :-) Bill
Cotes de Geneve vs Dressage
Two different techniques that produce an interesting contrast.
How did I not know abut this one?
What a beauty! I had thought that this skeletonized rotor was used n the 1120 only on the Saltarello and Audubon series watches. Nice to see it on a simpler watch, too. This one is 35mm, correct? Thanks for showing us this rare bird, Bill. respo
It is 35 mm in diameter....
If any PuristS have one in the collection it would be great to see some "live" photos. Bill
I really thought I had responded to this post!? Well, ..age:):)
Anyhow, the reference number has been corrected:) Reiterating that I love this watch, its Roman Numbers, its Feuille "s" hands and No Date:) its Simplicity, simply Gorgeous! Thank you Bill. Cheers, Francois
You did....
but a technical problem followed, required me to delete the blog post, which deleted your response. I have corrected and reposted in the blog. :-) I look forward to seeing this watch in person some day. Bill
Great post
and thank you. It's always interesting to hear about models that you don't see that often, in fact I hadn't ever seen this one. The Chambellan version reminds me of some of Blancpain's modern offerings (make of that what you will!). Cal 1120 is a real leg...
I love all on this watch, except the dial.
The finish on the movement is very nice! That is this kind of rotor I would have loved to see on the Mercator, and on any other modern auto Vacherons. Best, Nicolas.