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Hi Francois...
You are right about the versatility of the QDi vervus the other two watches, especially in palladium, and that is a point in favor of it. I expect that I would play around with straps, both VC and others, and make the watch suit my whim for fashion, like Panerai collectors do.
Bill
My Vacheron Constantin hiatus will soon be over!!
When I decided to buy a tourbillon in 2007, and to reduce my VC collection to fund it, I took myself out of the market for new watches (with the exception of some purchases where I knew in advance that I would be a seller after a short period). But Vacher...
You already know my answer, Bill
The 1921 for sure. That one is on my short list, too. Thanks for the trip down recent memory lane by highlighting some of these beauties. The Malte Chronograph, Ref 48180, intrigues me, so I will go back and read your review. That is a beautiful one and i...
The 1921 has been a popular pick among the responders...
to this post, and I don't blame you all one bit!! In many respects I see the QDI and 1921 as constituting a complete VC collection writ small. Between the two one would have both a manual and automatic winding movement. Between them both one gets a calssi...
ooh, what fun!
Hi Bill, I think I'm a little too voyeuristic when reading your posts and imagining what it most be like to be WHL! I'd say take the 1921. It is unique in design within the VC family and I don't think it will come out with different variations in the futu...
I definitely plan to make my decision in 2010.....
though when remain to be seen. You can be sure that I'll share the decision with the community when I make it! Bill
Bill, my vote goes to
...the patrimony traditionelle self winding in yellow gold. I am a sucker for that dial, and that movement, and that case! But all on your list are winners. Have fun! Jed
Hi Jed....
I love 'em all, but am definitely inclining to one.....but which one is to remain my secret for the time being! Bill
Making a very fast decision, I'd pick
that skeleton perpetual. I don't know when or where I'd wear it, except during gazing-sessions... but it is spectacular. the 1921 continues to beguile... the QDL unfortunately is less interesting to me than even a few months ago... but still brave.
If money were no object I'd get the Patrimony Traditionnelle Caliber 2755 in RG....
The repeater is that good!! But alas, I am in no position to make one mine.....The skeleton perpetual is fantastic, but I am in no position to make one mine... The Dragon watch is fantastic, but I (Refrain)...
If I were you, Bill ....
I would get a very special piece, I would ask something which will be a kind of Homage for your Moderator's Great job. A 1921 in platinum, or a Chronometre Royal in platinum, with the Red 12... I'm thinking hard about these 2 pieces... Why, but why did yo...
Well, NIcolas....when you are ready to buy another VC...
please make a post such as mine on the forum and invite my input! ;-) I have a bias for the colored metals whereas you prefer the white metals. But if I like the idea of a special "Moderator's Edition" Vacheron Constantin. Bill
I have to planify it, and to see what is possible to do...
I would like a lot to organize such a new VC addition... Will keep you updated, of course. Best, Nicolas
American 1921 for sure...
For me, the 1921 is the most beautiful and valuable VC watch. It was on my shortlist for some time. That was until last week. As I find myself more the casual type, I bought - after many deliberations and a lot of comparing - a white gold watch with a sla...
Funny you should mention the Patek 6000....
when I was first learning about watches the Patek Philippe Ref 5000 was one that I couldn't stop looking at, and the white gold version is fantastic, and better than the YG due to the crisper applied numbers on the dial. The dial on the 6000 is too busy t...
Without a doubt....
the Patrimony in wg...... very elegant, classic with a modern flair..... cheers
You surprise me since you've written so much...
about your fondness for the Quai de l'Ile! I love the unpredictability that comes with collecting... Bill
One.....
does not exclude the other..... as much as I like the QdI, I prefer the Patrimony.... more VC dna.... cheers
Glad to hear you are back in the game...
All are great choices and represent something different. 1. The Q'dI is a break from tradition, has a modern design, and does not look like anything else currently on the market. 2. The 1921, is a real stunner in person! The case proportions are perfect, ...
Great analysis Dino...
and I certainly am thinking along those lines, though also in my thoughts are all the watches that I've had experience with in the past. Do I go with things that I like or do I try something new? Bill
They are all good choices...
Are you the type who prefers a safe choice by going with what you know you already like? Are you concerned that after the newness wears off you will quickly fall out of love with a type of watch you've never previously owned? Maybe its a matter of decidin...
Depends on you :)
Or to be precise on what you wear most of the time? The patrmony is a classic,the american 1921 is a wonder, and the QDI a freaky marvel. The 1921 is superb but for some person not so easy to wear every day because of rose gold, if you can, go for it ! Th...
Hi Francois...
You are right about the versatility of the QDi vervus the other two watches, especially in palladium, and that is a point in favor of it. I expect that I would play around with straps, both VC and others, and make the watch suit my whim for fashion, like ...
American 1921
The 2755 is just amazing, but as someone who may never be able to afford one, I love the American 1921. I am not always a fan of square/cushion/TV shaped cases (some, but not all), and as someone who almost never likes Pink/Rose Gold, I have an almost abs...