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I personally prefer this version (even though in general I prefer
manual wind) just because the case diameter to thickness ratio is perfect. It really is a great watch, I'm normally partial to watches with a max size of 37mm but this one looks really good on the wrist.
Contemporain automatic
I will greatly appreciate any reviews or thoughts from owners of this relatively new model. I haven't been able to see it in metal yet. I had set my mind on the beautiful handwound, but after trying it on my wrist a couple of times - the last time with my...
Sorry
I was under (false) the impression that they had hit the stores a couple of months ago. I guess I'll have to wait patiently, although it's hard! :-). I am very anxious to see this model in metal and compare it with the handwound. Thanks Alex, Sven
I personally prefer this version (even though in general I prefer
manual wind) just because the case diameter to thickness ratio is perfect. It really is a great watch, I'm normally partial to watches with a max size of 37mm but this one looks really good on the wrist.
case thickness
Hi Sven, I think you had asked for case thickness of the two Patrimony Contemporaine models: The manual is 6.7 mm and automatic is 8.31mm
Thanks again, Alex
Those extra mm's may be the crucial difference for me. 8.31 mm is a well-proportioned thickness. Yes, these Contemporaines are amazingly beautiful. I get the feeling of old times in prewar Europe. Elegant ladies on the dance-floor, gentlemen drinking whis...
Hello Sven!
I see you are still looking and longing for that elusive Contemporaine. VC's yellow gold in general does not come out gaudy as some cheaper brand's YG models do. As you mentioned, the color tone of the YG is very subtle, and personally YG is a color that ...