Vacheron Constantin

respo
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Perfect!

While some may argue that the size is too big or too small, as you noted, VC also offers other simple two- and three-hand options from 36mm to 42mm that are also perfect. 

But the PT Self-Winding is special for including the cal. 1120.  VC just does not make a lot of watches with the cal. 1120, and who knows how long they will continue to be able to use this movement.  I love the design of the rotor on the current-production 1120s.  It is just beautiful -- different from that on the old Saltarellos and Audobon series pieces, but now once again equipped with the Gyromax balance and to my eye equally lovely and definitely more modern looking. 

Were I choosing a current-production VC with the cal. 1120, however, my choice would remain the Historiques Ultra-fines 1968.  The price difference between the 1968 and the PT Self-Winding is not all that significant, I think.  The 1968 has the disadvantage of a solid caseback, and I can certainly understand that ideally one wants to be able to see that beautiful movement.  And yet, the 1968, for me, is just a little more perfect.  ;-)

I do wonder if VC will offer the PT Self-Winding in white gold at some point not too long from now (perhaps next SIHH?) -- I think that would be a killer option.

Thanks for this review.  Drooling over the PT Self-Winding is a perfect way to end the week.

Best,

respo