respo
4777
Always helpful, Bill ;-)
Yes, it seems to be just a matter of when and not so much which.
Best,
respo
The one that got away
By: walidk : September 26th, 2012-13:51
Hi Robert, Thanks for this post! Here is a scan from the relevant Les Collections 2008-2009 booklet: Apologies if the scan is not clear but basically its a self-winding cal. 2460 SC (most recently used in the Chagall and Escher pieces. It is not used in r...
Thank you,Walid!
By: respo : September 26th, 2012-19:34
This is exactly the kind of information I was hoping for. I think you may be right that the better comparison is with the 85180, and thank you for the clarification on the caliber. I only have the past two booklet catalogues (I have not seen the full blow...
Uh oh!
By: respo : September 27th, 2012-06:49
We may be hunting the same great white whale soon, my friend. ;-) I agree, that the limited production period might make this more attractive to a collector. Who knows? You are right, however, I am not sure how the 86180 would affect my watch rotation par...
Proud 86180 owner
By: lnurmo : September 26th, 2012-23:06
Respo, I think the information you and Walid have posted basically sums up the specs of this beautiful watch. As an owner of the 86180 in white gold, I can add my first-hand experience. Please bear with me - I have a feeling that this will be a pretty lon...
And thanks for the photos
By: respo : September 27th, 2012-06:37
I especially like the third one where your watch is superimposed on a photo of one of the Metiers d'Art Univers Infinite watches -- evidencing the shared movement, and showing off that gold rotor. It is pretty amazing to think that both yours and the Esch...
About the dials
By: WHL : September 27th, 2012-07:35
please note that the dial on the 86180 is going to have more of a cream finish compared with any current production 81180 or 85180 watches you will seen in showcases now. VC brightened the dials late last year and they all have a more consistent look, wit...