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For most brands gold vastly outsells platinum....
and I think it true here as well. Were I to recommend a nice watch for someone who isn't a collector, I would steer them to a silver dialed timepiece. I think gray dials are for collectors who might be looking for something different than the silver dial standard. That is to say, it is perfect for someone like you. 
Bill
My favorite novelty from SIHH 2013
I did not travel to Geneva this year to witness the introduction of Vacheron Constantin’s 2013 novelties, instead waiting for the novelties to come to me (or at least to enter the country on the carnet case). I traveled down to NY in late April to lunch w...
What not to like? Absolutely nothing:) This watch is.....
just perfection to my eyes. Definitely on top of my 2013 wish list Cheers and thank you Bill. Francois ...
There is nothing not to like about this piece
In fact,I would also love to see a gray strap on the piece as well! Thanks Bill for taking this picture of both watches side by side. I am sure Respo really appreciates it too! Now, I have an expanded request. Take these two pieces and add next to them th...
No, actually respo does not appreciate it!
It has, in fact, distrubed his entire day! Arrrgggghhhh! Kind regards, respo
Enjoy the process, respo....
it might be agonizing for you, but it sure is fun for the outside observer! Bill
Incredible foursome you propose!
And if they all get together in reality you know you have a PuristS gathering. :-) Bill
You and I are in agreement on this one, Bill
No question! That is my favorite 2013 release, as well. No question in my mind at all. Thank you for taking and posting that photo of the two gray dials together. That is the family portrait I have been hoping to see. And now that I have seen it, I am not...
For most brands gold vastly outsells platinum....
and I think it true here as well. Were I to recommend a nice watch for someone who isn't a collector, I would steer them to a silver dialed timepiece. I think gray dials are for collectors who might be looking for something different than the silver dial ...
Thanks Bill for this post and these pics. Both are beautiful...
...Jut one question, what is the current USD retail for the Traditionelle in PG (the version I have)?
What's not to like?
What's not to like... 1. I can't say that I like the gray dial more than the silver dial on the white gold version. I really like that white gold version 2. Why does the movement have to be called "Caliber 4400"? The tetraphobics won't like that. Anyways,...
I agree that the Patrimony Traditionnelle is a classic in any variation...
Rose, white, or platinum. Something for everyone. I'd still choose the 1921 over it. Bill
I think the 1921 is another league watch
It has a much longer list of attributes. And retail in gold is so much higher. So, a little unfair. But for us VC lovers, our need list is very long!
Well, these are interesting comments....
Regarding the 1921. Here we are talking the same caliber powering both the PT and the1921, and the platinum PT and the 1921 are nearly the same price. And I agree with you both. I would choose the 1921 first, but the follow it up with a gray PT chaser. ;-...
Interesting proposition.
I do like the 1921, it's so radically different, that it makes everything else look almost ordinary. I haven't seen the 1921 on my wrist, but goodness gracious I love that Traditionnelle. Thin, elegant, longest power reserve in its class, great movement, ...
I heard that VC is going to rename this caliber.....
8800 for the Middle Kingdom Market :):):) Cheers Patrick Francois
Nice review Bill!
I have seen both and both are stunning. I do love that combination. But I confess, I do prefer the Contemporaine. I find the simplicity of the dial more to my taste. If I did not already have one (WG, black dial, LE for Austria and Germany), I would be lo...
there is NOTHING to not like here...
I can't answer your second question, Bill, but I wish I could ;) This is an unbelievably stunning watch. I did not think the RG model could be surpassed, but this is just off the charts. Thanks for the review and the images. -Phil