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Great post...
For the longest time I was torn between the 47112 & 47212. IMHO 47112 got the much better proportion but slightly smaller than I would have preferred. Moreover, the dial combination, while nice, feels a tad cold to me. The 47212 is of perfect size for me, but sadly wrong proportion for the subdials. Having said that, the Platine dial is to die for.
It was a very tough decision for me and I still couldn't somehow make up my mind, even though the pieces are not exactly available to me anymore...
VC Perpetual Calendar Chronograph: Evolution or Revolution?
As I recently discussed Modern Perpetual Calendar Chronos with a good friend of mine, I thouhgt that it may be interesting to have a wider discussion, on line. There is no revoultion nor even an evolution, on the horological ground, as both of the 3 last ...
47 112 for me Nicolas.....
I have never seen this watch in the metal but all the pics tell me that it is a beautiful watch, I love the proportion on the paper. I am a great fan of Vacheron et Constantin, I wish they would go back to their origins and make watches as they used to, e...
I hear you, Francois.
It is clear that tghe 47112 has a lot of assets. The size and these rectangular pushers. you have great taste, my friend, which is not new to me. All the best and thanks for your input. Nicolas, from up above.
Let me be honest -- and frivolous...
...not a surprise to you, I am sure. ;-) I would take any one of these in the blink of an eye if only to get that amazing moophase, which is without equal, IMHO. But if I had to choose one, I would opt for the Chrono Malte Perpetual Excellence Platinum fo...
Clealry I hesitate a lot between the 2 Malte.
I am a real sucker for the Malte, so yes, I am guilty to be biased, here. I was almost on to get the ES, by the way. Just a problem of funds, as it was offered to me at the wrong time. Too bad, because, in my opinion, VC offers / offered some of the nices...
I am biased as I own the 47212
I understand and agree with everyone's comments so far in this thread. Respo's inputs echo my thoughts. One pragmatic point for me is that I was offered the watch, used, at good value. But having lived with it for 1.5 years, I have very few negative input...
Very well put,Joe. Yes, I think it is a keeper.
And I find very interesting to read your feedback after such a " possession time ". Thank you. Best, Nicolas
Thanks, Nicolas....
Your article inspired me to reread my survey of these three watches from a little while ago. I most like the proportions of the 47112, including the spacing on the dial. If it had been made with Excellence Platine dial it would be perfect! Bill
47212 for me too
Against the 47112 , proportions are better, it is centered yes but the PP5070 too, and it is well done, and overall the dial looks much better. Need to add that it is a really limited piece. Easy win imho. Against to the lateste one, if we think of platin...
One day, I will have to take a side by side picture of the 5970 P and the 47212.
But it might take a lot of time before: 1/ I find someone who owns both and who lets me play with them. 2/ Better,I own both of them. Best, Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2012-05-16 05:48:00...
Not easy to get especially the VC 47212
a rare and beautiful bird. The 5970P has a big default, it is sometimes bought but too many time it stays in its box, sadly... Personally on this reference, I find the white gold more subtle and interesting (indexes, hands, dial). cheers
I won't claim your photo skills but I can
at least post them both side by side. Maybe one day we will meet and you can have your 'play' with them. You might have to get in the queue behind Gary G though! G...
That is not fair! What a superb pair of monsters.
An d yes, it would be my pleasure to meet! Well, if Gary doesn't mind, of course. Best, Nicolas
You may have your chance!
I will be in Paris the weekend of July 20th... I can bring them along. Let me know. Gary
They all have their charms.
The 47112 has the best proportions IMO. The 47212 has the best dial for my taste. The new Patrimony I really like as well. The overall aesthetics are great and I prefer the pushers on this latest iteration, but 43mm is getting to be big for a dressy chron...
Thanks for your input, Daos.
Yes, I would have loved to see a 40 mm case in the Patrimony offer, just to see... In the meantime, the two Malte are so tempting... Best, Sister. Nicolas
Great post...
For the longest time I was torn between the 47112 & 47212. IMHO 47112 got the much better proportion but slightly smaller than I would have preferred. Moreover, the dial combination, while nice, feels a tad cold to me. The 47212 is of perfect size for me,...
Funny, as it seems that we are on the same boat.
There are some elements of design I much prefer on the first Malte, and others on the second.... Well, and any on the latest, which I find less charming, by far. Best, Nicolas
Exellence platine for me too...
probably the ONLY exeption to the facth that I don t like chronos and perp calendar together. A lovely beast,the right size,right heft,right metal....right balance. An evergreen that will stay atrue classic forever. great comparison post Nico Mo
You don't have bad taste, for sure. If only it had the rectangular pushers...
To get even more charm! Best, Nicolas
Another question is to know if VC did release the 50 pieces
That I don't know... But even 50 is not too much, and finding one is a pretty tough mission. One for you, one for me? Best, Nicolas
Oh yes, that's not a bad idea at all
This baby would be a serious primadonna in our collections... Nico too many watches , by the way I might get one that you have soon , no its not the ding ding yet)mo
Ding ding
I was in new York city today and put on the new jlc Ti mmr. Beautiful piece. But, t wears way bigger than the 47212. Also very difficult to read the time in the store. I took some pix so I could drink and drool! I guess you don't need to read the time. Ju...
I see my error
I like the ding ding too but that was another thread. Way too many nice watches! Btw you have lived with the Ti mmr. How easy is it to glance at the time? My VC chrono skeleton gets similarly difficult. Thanks Joe
In one month, it will be 5 years of common life
With the MMR. and no issue to read the time. I much prefer hearing it. Seriously, no particular issue. Is ther more legible watches? yes. More exciting? I don't know. Best, Nicolas
Thanks for the inputs
It is really appeciated. The version I looked at yesterday is the current Ti piece, as you wrote up a little bit ago. I liked the pointer hands, but switching to RG for the hands changes the look from your piece. It also loses the 3-6-9-12 on the dial whi...
The watch is as exciting as bad is the JLC Strategy, indeed.
I prefer the MMR Ti to the Master Grande Tradition Ti Van, by the way. Yes, this MR is really something, but you already know my feeling about this watch! best, Nicolas
Once you go Blue......
its hard to resist the blue charm....4 watches in my wish list are blue dialled...and funny enough in WG...go figure. Mo