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Turns out the silhouette shot of my PP Nautilus 3700 was quite liked. What about the VC 222 "Jumbo"?
This icon is dated 1977, so it's the 40 years anniversary for this particular one. And, as most of you know, it houses the same movement as the Audemars Piguet 5402 and the Patek Philippe Nautilus 3700.
Have a (soon) good weekend!
Cheers, HSTE
What an absolute beauty!
Lovely shots and gorgeous timepiece.
Thanks for sharing those!
Thanks for sharing those!
That's may be strange for many collectors but this VC has, for me, at least the same appeal than the RO or Nautilus. I really love it and I don't desperate to find one one day.
Thank you for these shots (and the reminder 😉).
Best wishes
Alkiro
Best wishes
Alkiro
Thanks for this feedback my friend. I think it is a bit under-rated and the design might be a bit controversial.....
......but so is - in my experience and discussions with watch collectors- the design of the Nautilus.
Cheers, HSTE
Cheers, HSTE
Agree with you. If I remember well, only 500 were made in steel in 1977 so it's a true and rare keeper in my opinion.
Something else I didn't mention is the strap style. Very nice!
Enjoy it my friend.
Best wishes
Alkiro
Enjoy it my friend.
Best wishes
Alkiro
Yip, 500 is what I got as well. Not that many. But they did not even call it "limited edition" back then.
Cheers, HSTE
I rade on the Hourlounge that 500 in total were made but with 3 different dials (black, rosé and silver)
Here the link:
http://www.thehourlounge.com/en/vacheron-constantin-discussions/vacheron-constantin-222-review-554141
Best wishes
Alkiro
http://www.thehourlounge.com/en/vacheron-constantin-discussions/vacheron-constantin-222-review-554141
Best wishes
Alkiro
Thanks my friend! What a beauty of a movement for those who had a chance to see one of those.
Cheers, HSTE
How many years between the 222 and the 3700...
... I am asking because I am trying to explain the perceived differences in dial/hands quality.
While this VC is by far more rare and appeals a lot, i may prefer the PP for two reasons:
a - generally more round design elements
b - the bezel
Which of the 3 is your favorite?
Thank you for these fantastic shots, I hope you keep enjoying your equipment and we can continue enjoying your shots.
Best regards,
Kolosstt
While this VC is by far more rare and appeals a lot, i may prefer the PP for two reasons:
a - generally more round design elements
b - the bezel
Which of the 3 is your favorite?
Thank you for these fantastic shots, I hope you keep enjoying your equipment and we can continue enjoying your shots.
Best regards,
Kolosstt
Thanks for your feedback and questions. As to the latter: ....
...222 came to market in 1977, the 3700 came to market in 1976
...my ranking of favorites: 1) AP RO 5402, 2) PP 3700, 3) VC 222
Cheers, HSTE
...my ranking of favorites: 1) AP RO 5402, 2) PP 3700, 3) VC 222
Cheers, HSTE
Also yours are just about 1year apart?
Then both have apparently aged a bit differently.
Fantastic collection and i would call myself lucky to spot one of them on your wrist one day in a tram.
Cheers
Kolosstt
Fantastic collection and i would call myself lucky to spot one of them on your wrist one day in a tram.
Cheers
Kolosstt
Not so jumbo but equally compelling
I loved this watch but for some reason didn't buy it when offered...
Cazalea
Incredible!! The bezel was made by
Leica ;-)
Joking aside, its a great watch, thanks for sharing