HSTE
[Omega Moderator]
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Turns out the silhouette shot of my PP Nautilus 3700 was quite liked. What about the VC 222 "Jumbo"?
This icon is dated 1977, so it's the 40 years anniversary for this particular one. And, as most of you know, it houses the same movement as the Audemars Piguet 5402 and the Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700.
Have a (soon) good weekend!
Cheers, HSTE
Turns out the silhouette shot of my PP Nautilus 3700 was quite liked. What about the VC 222 "Jumbo"?
This icon is dated 1977, so it's the 40 years anniversary for this particular one. And, as most of you know, it houses the same movement as the Audemars Piguet 5402 and the Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700. Have a (soon) good weekend! Cheers, HSTE ...
What an absolute beauty!
Lovely shots and gorgeous timepiece. Thanks for sharing those!
That's may be strange for many collectors but this VC has, for me, at least the same appeal than the RO or Nautilus. I really love it and I don't desperate to find one one day.
Thank you for these shots (and the reminder 😉). Best wishes Alkiro
Thanks for this feedback my friend. I think it is a bit under-rated and the design might be a bit controversial.....
......but so is - in my experience and discussions with watch collectors- the design of the Nautilus. Cheers, HSTE
Agree with you. If I remember well, only 500 were made in steel in 1977 so it's a true and rare keeper in my opinion.
Something else I didn't mention is the strap style. Very nice! Enjoy it my friend. Best wishes Alkiro
I rade on the Hourlounge that 500 in total were made but with 3 different dials (black, rosé and silver)
Here the link: Best wishes Alkiro
How many years between the 222 and the 3700...
... I am asking because I am trying to explain the perceived differences in dial/hands quality. While this VC is by far more rare and appeals a lot, i may prefer the PP for two reasons: a - generally more round design elements b - the bezel Which of the 3...
Thanks for your feedback and questions. As to the latter: ....
...222 came to market in 1977, the 3700 came to market in 1976 ...my ranking of favorites: 1) AP RO 5402, 2) PP 3700, 3) VC 222 Cheers, HSTE
Also yours are just about 1year apart?
Then both have apparently aged a bit differently. Fantastic collection and i would call myself lucky to spot one of them on your wrist one day in a tram. Cheers Kolosstt
Not so jumbo but equally compelling
I loved this watch but for some reason didn't buy it when offered... Cazalea ...
Incredible!! The bezel was made by
Leica ;-) Joking aside, its a great watch, thanks for sharing