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VCA - Underrated or not?
I feel like Van Cleef & Arpels’ creation don’t get a lot of attention. There were a release in Watches and Wonders that really left me impressed.
I thought the Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune watch was an interesting complication - not sure I have seen it before. Moving the Sun and Moon through 24h while showing the moon phase makes for a very interesting complication. Now if they add an adjustment for sun rise through the year, it could be quite the complication. What do you think?
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Explore Van Cleef & Arpels' 2008 SIHH collection, including the "Midnight in Paris" and "Midnight Tourbillon." Discover unique complications and community debate.
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Inside Agenhor: Discover the creation of Harry Winston Opus 9 and other complications. Learn about Jean-Marc Wiederrecht's innovative watchmaking.
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VCA - Underrated or not?
I feel like Van Cleef & Arpels’ creation don’t get a lot of attention. There were a release in Watches and Wonders that really left me impressed. I thought the Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune watch was an interesting complication - not sure I have seen i...
...and that is likely the issue.
Looking at their website I saw one watch - the Pierre Arpels - that appears to be aimed at men. The one you note above the Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune is probably another possibility given it isn't encrusted in diamonds. It seems like no matter how g...
Interesting, but I would have to see the watch
in person to get an idea of how it wears and feels. Best, Emmanuel
This release by Van Cleef and Arpels
was also my top three favourite new releases last week. The other two were the Cartier cloche in yellow gold and the Patek Ellipse in the new smaller size. ...
Absolutely!
For me, the important criteria when buying a watch is the case and dial design and its wearability. Movement finishing is desirable but secondary
Agree. But I the mechanisms and engineering are neither marketed nor
Given their due. Of course, VCA Head of Design said that they don’t like to show off their movements because it ruins the mystery of the complication. Perhaps that what we are looking for?
Ignoring brand, which I am training myself to do
..I quite like the watch But with that price I am not going to buy it. Which is the _other_ thing I am training myself. You can admire from afar. 😂