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Mercator or Star Wheel ?
Two very original ways of telling time, both in a 36 mm yellow gold case...
- Vacheron Constantin Mercator in yellow gold ref. 43050 with a solid gold dial representing a map of Europa, Africa, Asia & Terra Australis. The watch is powered by automatic caliber 1120/2. Dimensions: 36 x 8.5 mm
- Audemars Piguet Star Wheel in yellow gold ref. 25720BA/O/0002 with hobnail dial and self-winding caliber 2124. Dimesions: 36 x 9 mm
Best, Emmanuel
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Mercator or Star Wheel ?
Two very original ways of telling time , both in a 36 mm yellow gold case ... Some here may love both almost equally and will probably have a hard time choosing: Vacheron Constantin Mercator in yellow gold ref. 43050 with a solid gold dial representing a ...
Star wheel...
...but I also like the Millenary version that shows the time arc at 3 o'clock... ...
Star Wheel offers a very unique mix of classic and modern,
whereas the Mercator is more uniformly classic. I think I would personally choose neither and stick to the VC Ultra-Thin 1955.
Yes, why would you choose if you can have both!
Neither for me: VC Ultra-Thin 1955 would make me happier.
I think, yes.
Neither the Mercator nor the Star Wheel appeal to me as much as the UT 1955.
Very nice quote indeed!
These two automatic movements do nothing for me. And these two ways of telling time are ingenious and admirable, but I prefer something simpler on the wrist.
Star Wheel for me!
I've always loved that display. Arnold & Son also did a neat variant on this (The Golden Wheel, I think) some years ago. I find it captivating.
Both?
Great picture and tough pairing. I love both the Mercator and star wheel for the intriguing way of displaying the time. If I MUST chose and can only have one, would go for the Mercator for his classical look and the dore dial. But if at all possible, woul...
I would be among those some 😁🤷🏻♂️
And these are among the very few watches I would contemplate in YG 🥇
“those some”: what do you mean?
I personally admire both but am attracted by neither. I much prefer the Ultra-Thin 1955 or your 1972. Best, Emmanuel
You referred…
In your original post that there are those who would have trouble choosing between the two - I am one of them, as I really like both 😊