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VC - 2015 Year of the Goat watches...thanks to my
PuristS buddy Robin in Singapore who kindly forwarded these photos for me.
What do you think ?? Good or bad motif??
Cheers,
Gordon
Rose Gold
White gold
Hi Foversta - "Are we obliged to answer? ;-) "
You are not obligated but I would love to hear your thoughts !!
Thanks,
Gordon
Thanks,
Gordon
Well, so here they come...
Even in my worst nightmares, I would not wear a watch with a goat on the dial...
I find these watches old-fashioned.
Fx
I find these watches old-fashioned.
Fx
I understand your point Fx
for those East Asians born in the zodiac year of the goat for eg, I think this watch may still appeal to them.
Eg I showed my wife this and she asked me if there is a female version (when I told her it's 40mm and may be too big for ladies). 
Unfortunately I can't afford this for her! She is born in the year of the goat.
As for "old fashioned", I appreciate the finest traditional European craftsmanship out into such timepieces especially in VC's Metiers d'Art pieces. Enameling, gullioche and gem setting to the highest standards
Really nice to admire but will I wear such ornamental pieces (not that I can afford them!)? Not for me now but maybe as I get older I may think I can carry such pieces better.
Cheers
Robin
I prefer the Horse :)
But I'm biased.
VC also has a nice mountain goat motif which I prefer compared to this zodiac version.
VC is a master in this field. Very impressive pieces of art, all of them!
See pics below.
Thanks Gordon for the post!
Cheers
Robin
The blue dial goat should be platinum
This series only in RG and platinum if I'm not wrong Nicolas.
The platinum case with the blue dial is very nice but extremely hard to find with only 12 per year per zodiac sign
Cheers
Robin
You are quite the connosieur
I say why not ! Post some photos if and when u do !
Looking forward 
VC is certainly going through the Chinese Zodiac....
so I suspect we'l come all the way back around to the dragon theme which started this idea. These pieces don't resonate with me though I recognize the skill that goes into making them. My favorite Metiers d'Art pieces are those that integrate complication with art (Great Explorer) or those that showcase classical skills in an extraordinary way (skeleton pieces, and the guilloche as in the aforementioned dragon dials or The Fish from the Univers Infinis set).
Bill
The engraving to make the goats must be seen in the metal
Pictures really don't do it justice. The depth of engravings is only a fraction of a millimeter and the background is accomplished through Grand Feu Enameling.
That said, my personal preference for a goat watch is this:
I prefer this goat image, which utilizes the same engraving technique. But the marquetry used to create the background creates an overall image and impression that I really like.
That said, my personal preference for a goat watch is this:
I prefer this goat image, which utilizes the same engraving technique. But the marquetry used to create the background creates an overall image and impression that I really like.
I really like this alternative time display but,
Give me a platinum, blue dial and something simple/plain design to fill the dial. I admire the workmanship that goes into all of the pieces
Best
Joe
I have a soft spot for that kind of VCs ...
but the motive doesn´t speak to me. Still they are very nice, but the one shown by Dan is even nicer/more special to me.
Best,
Oliver
Best,
Oliver