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222 SS is Announced.
https://swisswatches-magazine.com/vacheron-constantin-historiques-222-in-steel/
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222 SS is Announced.
https://swisswatches-magazine.com/vacheron-constantin-historiques-222-in-steel/ ...
It's confirmed on
Vacheron's website . Price: 35.000€ / $32,000. But I'm personally not interested (by steel watches in general and by yet another blue dial one in particular). credit: VC’s website ...
Quite underwhelming
Small PR, limited WR, no micro adjust. Objectively very underwhelming.
I would still opt for the Overseas
It's great this exists as I understand the appetite for it, but I'd still take its modern descendent over the original design. I'm sure many will disagree but the Malte cross on the case feels unnecessary here, while true to the original it feels a little...
That was my first reaction as well...
I don't like the Malte cross on the case at all - even if it is faithful to the original design. It just looks out of place and over the top to my eye. The watch is lovely but is too small for my wrist and I ultimately prefer the design/size of the Overse...
I like the watch, vintage look,
However the price tag is, in my opinion, too high. I don’t know what brands think nowadays.
I have always liked the 222 in YG since its release. The watch fits perfectly and the brushed bracelet is beautiful. That said, I couldn't see myself wearing the gold bracelet, not my style.
Since first laying eyes on it, I have been asking for a SS version. Now it is here and I am anxious to see if it gives the same feel on the wrist and yes I am inquiring.