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Thanks a lot Bill for this superb review.
Actually, I don't know how what to think about the QDL. It is a very intriguing watch with this unique dial, the concept etc...
It has a special place inside Vacheron collection and your post explains it perfectly why.
Thanks a lot!
Fx
Review: Vacheron Constantin Quai de l'Ile Date Self-Winding
It has now been three years since the Quai de l’Ile was launched in the North American market. The line was debuted at SIHH 2008 and was ready for limited distribution that autumn. I wrote a detailed review of the titanium Quai de l’Ile Day-Date-Power Res...
Great review Bill, as you know I'm an immense fan of the QDI it has the
je ne sais quoi of the VC's avant guard designs from the 40s up to pieces like the Mercator and Masks which make it so desirable. I also think you made the right choice with the saphire dial which gives immense personality to the watch. Will you be wearin...
I'll be wearing the QDI at SIHH....
my gray strap arrived, so I owe everyone a photo. Bill
Fantastic review, Bill!
Once again, congratulations on your acquisition and welcome to the club! May it only tick away happy times ;-) A great write-up on the watch. A lot of my opinions are mirrored here. Only I couldn't put them into words just like you did. Cheers, Radek
Thank you, Radek.....
I know that you too are a BIG fan of the QDI. With you and Alex, I am indeed in good company! Bill
Cool watch, no doubt!
Congrats to your choice and many thanks for this informative and enjoyable to read review! I am personally drawn to the QA: Roy Lichtenstein meets VC! The funny thing is that it still works: the drama of the case with a refreshing, nearly playful looking ...
Thank youk Moritz....
We look forward to seeing a QDI on your wrist some day! Best regards, Bill
Great review, Bill
You continue my education about VC and the QDI in particular. I also would have chosen the Purist route and selected a saffire dial model. But the thing that most speaks to me with regard to the QDI is the case design, which is so complex yet elegant and ...
Another VC for your wishlist, respo!
I've always thought that a pairing of the American 1921 and a QDI would be a great way to go with a mini-VC collection. Bill
Bill, I think...
I do have to take a closer look at the QDI. I love the case design, but I need to reconsider the dial and the overall concept. Continue to educate me... Best always, respo
Thanks a lot Bill for this superb review.
Actually, I don't know how what to think about the QDL. It is a very intriguing watch with this unique dial, the concept etc... It has a special place inside Vacheron collection and your post explains it perfectly why. Thanks a lot! Fx
Thank you, Fx.....
I'd love to read a review of this watch from someone not quite as smitten by VC as I am. Bill
A great piece Bill
I'm glad you favored the original transparent dial, and agree with your comments regarding the timing of its introduction being a bit problematic. You also mention the influence of the Chinese market, which has created a schizophrenic personality with the...
Regarding the Chinese market....
I think that even with the solid dials on the QDI, the core of demand from China for VC watches lies within the Patrimony family. The diamond set watches are certainly so intended, and I would bet that most sales of those diamond set watches in the US end...