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Uh oh!
We may be hunting the same great white whale soon, my friend. ;-)
I agree, that the limited production period might make this more attractive to a collector. Who knows?
You are right, however, I am not sure how the 86180 would affect my watch rotation particilary with respect to the 1921 and the 1955. The 1955 has really emerged for me as THE perfect time-only dress watch. Honestly, I just cannot imagine finding another that will prove superior. So, in some ways I am using the lack of a white metal watch to try to justify another simple time-only piece. Yes, I can rationalize my way to another VC like nobody's business. A friend of mine and I were discussing our addiction to simple watches, and he mused that we seemed destined to end up with 50 time-only pieces. LOL.
And by the way, Walid, I don't recall seeing any photos of your Traditionelle...now would be a good time. ;-)
Best,
respo
Another look at the Patrimony Contemporaine, reference 86180
I would like to return to a topic that Bill explored earlier this year, A Forgotten Patrimony Contemporaine . (Photo courtesy of WHL, VC Forum Moderator) There seems to be a lack of information on this reference. As Bill explained in his nicely illustrate...
The one that got away
Hi Robert, Thanks for this post! Here is a scan from the relevant Les Collections 2008-2009 booklet: Apologies if the scan is not clear but basically its a self-winding cal. 2460 SC (most recently used in the Chagall and Escher pieces. It is not used in r...
Thank you,Walid!
This is exactly the kind of information I was hoping for. I think you may be right that the better comparison is with the 85180, and thank you for the clarification on the caliber. I only have the past two booklet catalogues (I have not seen the full blow...
Definitely the WG version
for me, as a white metal person, it has to be WG. Admittedly I did come across a used one in a LNIB/MINT condition but I passed preferring to find a NOS. I think at this stage Its more hoping that VC introduces a clean 3-hand central seconds piece in a wh...
Uh oh!
We may be hunting the same great white whale soon, my friend. ;-) I agree, that the limited production period might make this more attractive to a collector. Who knows? You are right, however, I am not sure how the 86180 would affect my watch rotation par...
Soon enough
I'll try to put some pics up soon, but I doubt they will match any of the amazing pics posted of it. Best, Walid
I saw one at the VC Boutique in New Delhi a week and
a half ago. I think it was in White Gold. I prefer this one over the one with date. Don't know why it was discountiued. A size smaller would be a killer.
Yup, you are absolutely right!
I just spoke to the boutique and they confirmed that they have it in stock. Unfortunately for me, they only have the pink gold version. I really appreciate the heads-up kpk :) Best, Walid
Proud 86180 owner
Respo, I think the information you and Walid have posted basically sums up the specs of this beautiful watch. As an owner of the 86180 in white gold, I can add my first-hand experience. Please bear with me - I have a feeling that this will be a pretty lon...
as promised, pictures!
The usual caveats apply - although pictures can't possibly do justice to a Vacheron, i wish I was a better photographer and able to do a better job of capturing this watch's beauty. ...
And thanks for the photos
I especially like the third one where your watch is superimposed on a photo of one of the Metiers d'Art Univers Infinite watches -- evidencing the shared movement, and showing off that gold rotor. It is pretty amazing to think that both yours and the Esch...
One sentence comes to mind....
wear it in good health! I feel quite happy when I see a stunning piece like this getting solid wrist-time and being lovingly worn! Thanks for the pics, Inurmo! Best, Walid
Thank you, Inurmo, for a such a personal post
It was really great to read the story behind your watch. This Vacheron obviously means quite a lot to you as evidenced by how beautifully you write about it. Yours is the first, and only, 86180 I have ever seen in person, but at the time I did not have th...
About the dials
please note that the dial on the 86180 is going to have more of a cream finish compared with any current production 81180 or 85180 watches you will seen in showcases now. VC brightened the dials late last year and they all have a more consistent look, wit...
The 86180 dials do look a little creamier
...a little more egg shell, at least in the photos I have seen thus far, than the current PC models, as you noted. Any additional thoughts you have on the 86180, by the way? Best, respo
Yeah....
you should add it to the list, and put it near the top. The big question is which Contemporaine model you get, not whether you will get one. :-) Bill
Always helpful, Bill ;-)
Yes, it seems to be just a matter of when and not so much which. Best, respo