Vacheron Constantin

Last week I advertised the fact that I had a palladium Quai de l'Ile coming my way. It has arrived and I am happy to share a few quick photos: I had incorrectly stated that I was getting the first generation QDI with grey hands (not the black as in the ph...  

. . . from a brand you adore brings a sense of satisfaction that few other material possessions can match. I'm sure you'll enjoy wearing it immensely. Cordially, Art

I've been coveting the QDI for three years. I surprised myself by ultimately choosing palladium, but my tastes have evolved over the years. Bill

I will be sure to. Bill

It is stunning! You are causing me to re-think the QDI. I really do like this version. Can't wait to read your review and see how you like living with this one. May it time only happy moements. Best always, respo

I think you would enjoy this watch a lot. The big question is if you would bump it ahead of all the other VC's that you like. Bill

I look forward to seeing more pictures and reading your thoughts on the watch. Watch Time has reviewed one of the newer QDI models in their December issue (day, date and power reserve I believe). I know it is not comparing apples to apples, but I am still... 

I have yet to get my hands on the new Watchtime magazine, so I'll be interested to see what they have to say about the QDI D/D/PR. Thanks for the tip. Bill

Wear in good health. Best regards, George

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Wear it in good health.

I can't wait to see your new watch! Bill

given my minute wrists and your further report and observations will help shed light. you and alex are ahead of me .. as always in VC, you guys must know some things i don't.

while the QDI sings to me, I recognize that it is not for everyone, either because of the size or because of the dial (for which VC now makes the solid dial option). Bill

now its getting a lot of love! Great watch Bill, wear it in good health

Though I wouldn't expect the QDI to overtake the Patrimony family of watches in terms of popularity. Best, Bill

Hoping for lots of technical details

Are you coming around? Bill

Fantasy QdI design courtesy of MGM...  

absolutely should be on display, just like the caliber 2475 of the QDI Day-Date-Power Reserve is. Bill

congrats! Looking forward to the review Jason

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I am not familiar with the watch so I am looking forward to the indept review and a wrist shot.

It's not that different in size from the Overseas Dual Time you just picked up. You might like it! Bill

I love this watch, especially in this version cheers Francois

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I agree! Bill

did you customize anything?i remember one reason for its modular construction was to enable customization work. best, Horo

I prefer the look of a single metal for the case. I have played with the QDI configurator at VC's website and like the look of the dark dial on the rose gold QDI, but I am in a white metal mood right now. Bill

Love it Bill! But I thought you were a 'vintage man', like someone else! Cheers Doc

I just had to have it now! Good to see you back here, Doc. Best, Bill

I remember building one just like yours in the VC QDI simulator before. Looking forward to your further impressions.

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and still loving it! Bill

which uses the same movement, and which has a retail value of $26,500, and then look at the QDI in Palladium ($37,600) or Rose Gold ($40,900), the question you ask is a very reasonable one. I attibute the "QDI premium" to two factors. One is the complexit... 

I saw the solid dial annual calendar QDI retails for US$68k. A nice watch, they must be doing well as that's a lot of money for an annual. Sorry to harp on this, the price surprised me is all, used to VC offering more of a value proposition than, say, Pat... 

A very special watch, not for everybody. Glad you got it. Enjoy it! Vte

This is a great purchase, I'm happy to know you'll be enjoying the QdI... And it complements well your Patrimony Contemporaine EP Cheers, Francois