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Yes, a few years ago ....
Let me tell you Nicolas, if there is one place on this earth which never ceases to surprise me it is Moscow ... and yes I have seen ghosts there on several occasions! I always feel like the protagonist in a Bulgakov novel when I'm there ...
It was a very fleeting moment, because at the time I really did not know what I saw. But I can tell you the memory is kind of burned inside the membrane of my head. It was at a party held by a friend of a friend of mine in Moscow. Unfortunately no photos of the watch, just memories of it (and me at the dance floor making a fool of myself).
I wish I had a better understanding of this particular watch at the time, and really hope the gentleman that showed me the watch thought the better of me, even when I was more interested in spilling the delicious beans on the new JLC piece I acquired that same day (actually my first one).
Somewhat of a bizarre moment in history for me, to say the least...
Sorry that I could not shed more light on this piece, but maybe I will have the opportunity to make some inquiry the next time I'm there.
Best,
Richard
Vacheron Constantin Dinner in Paris, a superb moment!
My friends, we had an unqiue experience in Paris last night. Vacheron Constantin organized, as in the last 6 or 7 years, a superb dinner. Our Hosts, the VC Team, and specially Yves Di Martino and Alex, chose one of the most prestigious Parisian Restaurant...
VC does lovely dinners
The word that most often comes to my mind when I think of VC is "elegance." It comes across in their watches, these dinners they organize, the accessories they produce alongside the watches (right, Bill?) and in the people they choose to represent the bra...
Reading in other's mind is my privilege, Respo...
Oooh well, I should not stay in this way, or they will drive me to the psychiatre... I am totally in phase with what you said about Elegance and VC. Even their collectors are elegant people, from what I lived and felt. A superb brand to (re) discover with...
Thank you for the very nice report Nicolas...
Vacheron Constantin, Paris, La Tour d'Argent, its a Dream in Paradise. Vacheron the Phoenix and this "Les Historiques" more beautifull each time I see it. Merci beaucoup. Francois
Well done Nico..
Great report as usual and...many familoiar faces now...I love the community for it brings people together..... 1921 next please!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the enchanting report. Mo
Thanks for this nice report Nicolas and
a special mention to thanks Alexandre, Jean-Yves, Vincent, Joséphine and all the Vacheron Constantin team which allow us to fully enjoy this evening in a so prestigious place and all dinners I had the pleasure to meet again or to discover. You all made my...
Ecstasy, just pure bliss...
Looks like it was a wonderful dinner and a it was attended by many interesting watches and lawyers with the historic salmon dialed chronograph. I assume there wasn't any food at this dinner, just watches for you to feast your eyes on. Thank you Nicolas!
Aaah, Patrick, looking for some food at the " Tour D'Argent " is like
Looking for Virtue in a church... It is just evident that the food was gorgeous, but I'm not sued at all to take pics of food. Watches only! It was an horological and gastronomical feast. Best, Nicolas
... and the glass is silver ..
how appropriate... other way we will definitely see that he drinks .....
For once, I changed the G for the C...
Cognac, special Tour D'Argent Cru. The bottle didn't survive. Unbelievable, no? Best, Damjan. Nicolas.
An event to look forward to every year!!
I wish I could attend more of these dinners. Still, I treasure those that I can. Thank you for the report. Bill
Hi Nicolas,
Look you had a great evening, with all those great VC watches, i had the pleasure to be there some years ago, and still remember Alex and Mister Di Martino as great host's Still want to see the 1921 one time in the flesh, after the mercator my favorite VC...
Well, my absolute favourite is the Sputnik, Michel ...
This watch may speak to you, as an happy owner of the Starwheel. Just after, the Mercator. Then, the Chronometre Royal, this perpetual calendar skeleton ... The list may be even longer next year! As for Yves and Alex, two great " Messieurs ", for sure! Al...
Sputnik, well.....
That's a watch, but if i recall it good, only about 10 pieces made for Russian market only, so even second hand, impossible to find. But i agree, there is a long list of great VC watches worth having. A couple years ago in Paris during the VC diner, they ...
Yep, this one, and yes, you're correct about the Sputnik.
This will be an extremely rare bird to hunt. I have to confess that even if I admire the work on the Mask Series, they worry me a bit. Best, my friend. Nicolas.
A highly desired watch
Just a pity, it's an automatic executed in WG! Oh why oh why is life this cruel to me?! Stephen
The problem is not that it is an automatic movement, Stephen ...
The problem is that it is a very rare and impossible to get watch! Best, Nicolas.
What a coincidence ...
I have actually seen this watch in real life in Moscow ... spectacular to say the least! As for the chronometre royal, the burgundy 12 and the regular version are also very desirable. Cheers, Richard
You saw the Sputnik???
It is like you tell me you saw a ghost! Nr 1 in my wish list. DEFINITELY! Tell us more, please... Pics? Come on, Richard! Best, Nicolas.
Yes, a few years ago ....
Let me tell you Nicolas, if there is one place on this earth which never ceases to surprise me it is Moscow ... and yes I have seen ghosts there on several occasions! I always feel like the protagonist in a Bulgakov novel when I'm there ... It was a very ...
Thanks a lot for the report Nico.
A great event and a warm atmosphere despite the freezing cold outside... It was a big pleasure for all the guests to participate at this event, the Vacheron team was very available and brought a lot of information about the current and past collections. A...
Pfff, for one second I thought you were speaking about the latest Panerai Boutique Edition
Ir is indeed difficult to not agree with Alex, even if we have, some very rare times, not the same tastes in watches. A great moment, as usual. Best, Nicolas.
Was certainly the best place to be on the night!
Thanks for not showing the food pics. Nicolas. It would have been more agonizing for us spectators who were not privileged to be there. VC has a certain old world charm and "old money" association which works very nicely with the ambience of La Tour D'Arg...
Aaaah, Fernando...
We should do it at least once together. We spoke about you, with Alex. The Chrono Malte and the Les Historiques Chrono side by side... Thanks for your answer, Fernando. Best. Nicolas.
Nico my friend what a night and what a write up! I should have taken a
photo of your portable studio made of postcards and napkins I'm amazed by your scans. It was fantastic getting together with the French team. See you next time!
When the event is that great, with great watches and friends...
It is easy to take correct pics! An unforgettable moment, my friend. Once again, a big THANK YOU! Best, and see you soon! Nicolas.
A wonderful dinner event!
At La Tour D'argent! I miss the ducks there! But i think i shall miss your salmon pink platinum chrono even more! Not that i will have a chance to acquire it one day, unless VC and the future is kinder towards me! Merci for letting me have a taste of the ...
These are fantastic watches which deserve some serious attention, indeed.
But, there is a BUT, they are too small for you, and some of these marvels are automatic... For example, the Les Historiques Chrono in platinum, with the salmon dial, is only 37 mm big. For me, it is perfect, but for you? Best, Nicolas.
Yes, life is cruel, with the BUT always in existence!
And with me and my never compromising principles, it makes it a little tough. BUT, and there is a BUT here too, that I don't think i shall ever change, especially now more so with my fiancee in my life, she agrees as much and even more that I stick to my ...
Looks like a fabulous event!
Each time I see the American 1921, it re-establishes itself as my favorite VC. I love the funky, elegant look of the watch. Great post, Nicolas! Cheers, Daos
Thanks, Daos.
You won't believe me, but VC is torturing me... A delicious revenge. Best, Nicolas.
Looks like another horologically enjoyable event
We are having one in this part of the world as well on Monday, if can take pics...will post some.
Oooh yes, Hororgasm!
Don't miss it! The VC team is awesome, and the pieces are just sublime! Feel free to share some pics with us. Best, Nicolas.
Thanks for the report Nicolas.
Good to see familiar faces there. I am looking forward to SIHH. - SJX