Vacheron Constantin

amanico
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What surprised me this year is that there was a move toward smaller sizes...

Except for VC.

The PC is 41 mm, the WT is 42, 5 mm, the Quai de l'Ile is 43 mm...

The Perpetual Calendar is ok, to me, but my favourite is te skeleton 39 mm, a piece of Art.

The Quai de L'ile never was my cup of tea, but it may find its fans.

The big big deception is the WT:

Mechanically superior  and smarter than the other WT competitors, without doubt, the case is totally lacking charm and inspiration.

At least 2 mm too big, too thick, too.

There was two possibilities:

1/ Making it in a Patrimony case, like  the Perpetual Calendar skeleton one, thin, correctly sized, with nice proportions, straight lugs.

2/ Making it in a thinner case, with teardrop lugs.

Yes, but you will tell me that maybe such a choice was not possible, due to the movement.

It may well be an explanation.

If so, is the sacrifice worth it?

I mean, what is the real defy with a WT?

The romantism and the charm of the complication, or the technology?

I belong to those who think that a WT is fist of all a charmful complication.

The PP 5110 or 5130 does the job, in my opinion.

The VC is a too technical watch, in my opinion, with a too busy dial, which reflects its complexity.

Too cold, finallly?

This is just my opinion, of course, as tastes are very subjective, and no doubt that others may love it.

Best,

Nicolas.