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Thanks for this great report!

 

Wonderful impressions, and great photos.  Best wristshot of the Aronde that I have seen so far -- really gives a good impression for how this watch fits on the wrist.  And the table shots (notably including the QdI models) are incredibly crisp.  I know how hard it is to get decent images in the atmosphere of the show, so bravo!

Best,

Gary G

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SIHH 2011: Vacheron Constantin

 
By: foversta : February 5th, 2011-15:31
A visit at the Vacheron Booth is always mandatory when you are at the SIHH... for me Vacheron is maybe the brand which best manages to combine artistic skills with technical features and year after year, I'm still very excited before the unveiling of the ...  

The Aronde is fantastic!

 
By: marcelo : February 5th, 2011-16:05
Thanks for the report, Xavier This message has been edited by marcelo on 2011-02-05 16:05:35

The new WT concept and the elegant

 
By: patrickh : February 6th, 2011-03:28
Patrimony Comtemporaire Perpetual Calendar are my 2 favorite watches from VC and also for this new SIHH edition. Congrats to VC team ++++ Thanks for your well documented post François-Xavier. Cheers, Patrickh

Thank you for the detailed report...

 
By: KIH : February 6th, 2011-04:07
... Patrimony World Time is intriguing... I wonder whether they make in other color case? Fantastic photos, FX! Best, Ken

Your pics.bring..

 
By: fernando : February 6th, 2011-04:14
these watches to life FX. My fav. is the Aronde. cheers fernando

Thanks Fr.Xavier

 
By: aldossari_faisal : February 6th, 2011-05:32
i do believe that comming out with such quality shots was not an easy job with such a tricky dials in the light... grey dial matte case i find it interesting ... how over priced are we talking in here?! any watches to compare it with price wise... Faisal

I don't have a price list with me Faisal...

 
By: foversta : February 7th, 2011-11:49
You know, prices can change according to the markets, sometimes they give us the prices without taxes, sometimes with and so on... it is better that you get this information at your AD to get the most accurate prices. Thanks. Fr.Xavier

My opinion about the World Time

 
By: patrick_y : February 6th, 2011-08:43
The new World Time by Vacheron Constantin is unique. Finally, we have a watch that mentions a country like India, which is + 4:30 from GMT. However, overall, as much as I find the layout useful, I'm not finding it beautiful aesthetically. I still prefer t... 

Thanks for your POV Patrick.

 
By: foversta : February 7th, 2011-11:50
I think a lot of people share it... but as I said I was seduced by its complexity. Fr.Xavier

I actually like the new Qdl better than the original.

 
By: dxboon : February 6th, 2011-11:31
The original was so challenging to read. The Qdl model I like is the simple time/date automatic. The watch is legible and the date ring, case, flanks tie the watch into the original models. It immediately presents itself as a Qdl, but to me it's improved.... 

Thanks a lot Daos !

 
By: foversta : February 7th, 2011-11:51
Sure that the new dial in the QDL collection will bring a lot of debate here ! Fr.Xavier

Thank you....

 
By: WHL : February 7th, 2011-08:32
Fr.Xavier for this detailed report. Your photos are excellent and I appreciate your thoughts on these watches. The Patirmony QP has a timeless look about it. I think it will be just awesome in an Excellence Platine edition (though who knows when and if th... 

Thanks a lot Bill for your comments.

 
By: foversta : February 7th, 2011-12:50
Two weeks after the Salon, the Aronde starts to grow on me... Fr.Xavier

Thank you for the brilliant report

 
By: Kazumi : February 7th, 2011-19:34
As everyone mentioned, the photography was superb (esp. given the less than ideal lighting you must've had) and the commentary sharp as ever. I especially appreciate the wrist shots with give a better perspective of the size, color, and overall balance an... 

Aronde is very interesting...quite retro in a way.

 
By: Jacky : February 8th, 2011-12:39
Reminds me a lot of a Patek Philippe though.... Thanks fot sharing the infos and photos. Regards Jacky

Ah Jacky... that's an old story !

 
By: foversta : February 15th, 2011-14:02
Comparing the VC novelties with the Patek equivalents is an old story as you know... But with the WT I really think that Vacheron found his way. Fr.Xavier

Thank you FX.....

 
By: MiniCooper : February 9th, 2011-11:40
A great report..... I share two of your points.... The new WT is very interesting and I am looking forward to seeing it in metal... Also, I am a bit disappointed on the "evolution" of the QDlI..... Granted, the original dial was not so well received, howe... 

Thanks for this great report!

 
By: Gary G : February 9th, 2011-15:12
Wonderful impressions, and great photos. Best wristshot of the Aronde that I have seen so far -- really gives a good impression for how this watch fits on the wrist. And the table shots (notably including the QdI models) are incredibly crisp. I know how h... 

Thanks Gary for your comments about the pics !

 
By: foversta : February 15th, 2011-14:04
Glad you like the Aronde wristshot, with the shape of the glass, it is a very difficult watch to shoot ! Fr.Xavier