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I feel like a newbie....
I can't believe I'm asking the general audience, but here goes: which color gold should I get the Patrimony Contemporaine 81180 in?
Yellow gold suits my skin tone and I have a long and happy history with yellow gold watches. When picking the Jubile 1755 I went with yellow gold.
White gold is stealthy, which is a quality I now appreciate. White metals are also a neutral platform for fitting different color straps on the watch. I would likely get the blue strap that goes with the platinum model, as well as a gray strap like is used on the SS/Ti OVerseas watches (though I don't think that VC makes this for the 81180 at this time).
Rose gold is just so damn pretty.
I know one of you has this watch in all three colors. That is NOT an option open to me at this time....
Thanks!
Bill
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I feel like a newbie....
I can't believe I'm asking the general audience, but here goes: which color gold should I get the Patrimony Contemporaine 81180 in? Yellow gold suits my skin tone and I have a long and happy history with yellow gold watches. When picking the Jubile 1755 I...
I bought first the yellow,
then white and then RG. I don't think it matters which color you take first... The set of three watches is incredible: the dials are a little bit different and match perfectly with the case. And the color of the straps suit perfectly with the case. If you...
Hi Kari....
Thanks for sharing your experience with all three watches. I know that there is no bad choice here. I'll be happy with any of the models, just in a different way with each of them. Bill
some thoughts on the WG version
Bill, when I had the pleasure of wearing the white gold version I also considered to put it on different straps - when I tried several ones I realized that not all colours really suit the watch. Since the dial of the WG version is opaline, I figured that ...
Thank you Henrik....
I appreciate the feedback on the various straps on the WG model. The black strap that comes with the watch is REALLY nice and I would probably just go with that and not bother with the hassle of changing....but I like having options. Bill
Olivier...
The trick of changing straps or buying all three metals of a particular watch? The latter is not an option at this time, and while each metal is distinct, I've learned from experience that I don't like that kind of repetition in my collection. I would rat...
don't u always love a nostalgic black and white grainy pic....
for me, i'd love a grainy dial on white....
The grainy platinum of the Excellence Platine collection
is fabulous. Photos don't capture just how nice these watches are. I would love to have the EP 81180, but that is not available to me at this time. Bill
YG is my choice
It's just my personal choice. I favour WG for watches with complications. And I humbly opine that YG is gonna be huge, and it's still the classic colour to go for anyway. Best, Horo
Thanks, Horo.....
Yellow gold is my usual preference for a gold watch. I am struggling with choosing between what I like and the desire for something new and different. Bill
Well, Bill I will give a newbie the benefits of...
...my deep experience and many years of collecting VC. RFLMAO. (I hope no one takes that intro seriously.) If hunting the Excellence Platine is not desirable, and the new platinum case with the slate dial is not an option, I would go for the white gold. A...
It really will be my next watch....
I'll post the story of it when the watch is on my wrist. Bill
anything but white gold! I find the
opaline dial rather dull on the WG whereas it is gorgeous in RG or YG
I find the dials on all the Comtemporaine watches to be muted...
when compared with the brightness of the Traditionnelle watches. It's part of the charm of the line. Bill
I am in almost the same boat, but ...
... for me its the 82172 Patrimony Traditionnelle -- Rose Gold vs. White Gold? I am now 99% to the White, for the "stealth" factor and the sheer beauty. I plan a trip to some NYC ADs next week to see what they have to try on (dangerous, I know) I don't wa...
The Patrimony Contemporaine dials are all quite disctinct...
and that is not the case with the Patrimony Traditionnelle dials. The silvered base is the same on these watches. The big difference is the color of the applied markers and the relative contrast of the gold hands over that silver dial. I like all metal va...
Always one to help a Newbie..
First. Hello Vachroneers! I hope to be one, in the near future. I think for a dress watch it is fine to go with something a little blingy, I mean ,it's a dress occasion. You put a good suit on, a good pair of shoes, maybe even cuff links, and then worry a...
Welcome to the forum Robert....
I am not one for diamonds on a watch that is going on my wrist. That said, when a watch is set with diamonds I always prefer white gold, which bring the diamonds to life. The diamonds lose their impact on a rose gold or yellow gold case. I look forward to...
Here are my 3 choices, in order...
(1) rose gold (2) rose gold (3) rose gold Ha! I am fortunate enough to have the rose gold version and its warmth really makes me happy every time I see and wear it. I made the switch to a matte black alligator strap which I think really makes the case and...
Strong opinion CJ!
Thanks for sharing. I agree that RG works well with both brown and matte black straps. Also, RG is the metal that has the most "pop." I question whether I want the pop or something more conservative. Bill
RG.... Though I can understand why you are pulling towards all 3!
Bill, I just have to agree that RG has something warm and inviting about it's color. You're right that WG suits many many more straps but the metal generally leaves me feeling cold and unemotional. Given that you've got YG in the past... and your most rec...
Hi Zack...
It's good to see you on the forum. You and CJ both really like the RG, and that is understandable. All I can say is, "Stay Tuned!" Bill