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I must have missed that debate on the 1400!
Here's my Aronde on my wrist. The original version was quite a bit smaller and are almost impossible to find especially with the 4 quadrant guillochée pattern. But this watch is stunning, on and off the wrist. As for the movement...yes a rectangular movement would be nice. But the 1400 is quite unique with its curved bridges making it a real challenge to finish. As for the Toledo, I like it quite a bit and would have a tough time deciding between it and the 4737, it's predecessor. The case and dial are outstanding and the 2460 is also a beautifully designed and executed movement.
Two based on the designs from the 1950's
This photo of two Historqieus pieces side by side came out quite well. VC nailed it with the case, dial, and movement in each of these beauties (Aronde 1954 and Toledo 1951) BIll This message has been edited by WHL on 2014-11-30 19:14:54...
Especially the Aronde 1954 ...
I like a lot and I am always happy to see one - even behind glass: To me it has lots of character, but I am not with you when we talk about the movement here. "They nailed it" doesn´t come to my mind. Sorry! Oliver ...
+1 Olivier
VC paid brilliant homage to the gorgeous design but it really deserves a shaped caliber.
You said it, Bill!
VC nailed it! I feel this is particularly so with the Aronde, but that is merely a matter of personal taste. The cases and dials on both of these are simply gorgeous. These two photos, unlike yours, came out particularly bad: But, oh, how I love the Arond...
LOL, nice try Robert
Hee hee, can't say you don't want to re-hash the debate then state your position ;-) Really, there is no debate. The original was a different watch in a different time. Comparing them is only an exercise to keep us amused, no criticism of the current mode...
I must have missed that debate on the 1400!
Here's my Aronde on my wrist. The original version was quite a bit smaller and are almost impossible to find especially with the 4 quadrant guillochée pattern. But this watch is stunning, on and off the wrist. As for the movement...yes a rectangular movem...
What a beauty, Joseph!
Congratulations on adding this one to your amazing collection. The Aronde has really grown on me. I hope to see yours one day soon. Our own moderator first turned me on to the charms of the cal. 1400, and I am a fan. I am so glad to have that caliber in m...
Calibre 1400 most historic movement of VC history IMHO
LOL, notice I said VC...but I'll support this bold statement for these reasons: when Richemont took over the brand in 1996, it had been almost sixty years since V&C made their own calibres. CEO Juan Carlos Torres had openly stated the mission was to t...
As always...
...tick-talk, you bring intelligence and historical perspective to the discussion. I had not thought about the cal. 1400 in this way before, and your sharp insight makes me appreciate the 1400 even more. Thank you! respo