Comments:
A/ PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 1491
Scroll lugs: yes or no?
Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin have both experimented with the scroll lugs design.
Is it a no-go for you or do you like it?
And do you have a preference for a particular variant?
Best, Emmanuel
The Italian nickname of this reference is “Ricciolo”, Italian for “Curl”
1/ SMALL SECONDS
Example in pink gold circa 1951 - 34 x 44 mm case
1/ SMALL SECONDS
Example in pink gold circa 1951 - 34 x 44 mm case
I'm personally in love with the patinated dial and this is my personal favorite.
credit: Swiss Hours
WHITE GOLD VARIANT
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2/ CENTER SECONDS
Example in yellow gold from the 1940s - Blued-steel sweep second hand
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WHITE GOLD VARIANT
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2/ CENTER SECONDS
Example in yellow gold from the 1940s - Blued-steel sweep second hand
I personally prefer the small seconds dial: what about you?
Caliber 27SC
B/ VACHERON CONSTANTIN PRE-REFERENCE “RICCIOLO”
I personally like Patek's ref. 1491 better: and you?
1/ BREGUET NUMERALS
Example in yellow gold
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2/ BREGUET NUMERALS & “STELLINE” INDICES
Example in yellow gold featuring a satin silver dial with applied Breguet and Stelline (star) indices
credit: analog shift
Caliber 27SC
B/ VACHERON CONSTANTIN PRE-REFERENCE “RICCIOLO”
I personally like Patek's ref. 1491 better: and you?
1/ BREGUET NUMERALS
Example in yellow gold
credit: highendtime.com
2/ BREGUET NUMERALS & “STELLINE” INDICES
Example in yellow gold featuring a satin silver dial with applied Breguet and Stelline (star) indices
credit: analog shift
I have a dagger through my heart with this
My favorite is the blue sweep. By a lot.
About 15 years ago I had one that was
new old stock. There was a crack on the
crystal but it didn't shatter so the dial was
safe. I sold it. Why? To fund another piece.
Mistake. Big mistake. Breaks the 11th
Commandment. Thou shall not sell vintage
new old stock pieces unless you get a nice
two bedroom in a great neighborhood.
I find the center seconds variant very appealing too,
but I like the minute track with applied gold dots better than the enamel scale with numerals.
And I love the patina on the dial of the first example.
Best, Emmanuel
And I love the patina on the dial of the first example.
Best, Emmanuel
Ouch, I really can feel this dagger!
And I feel for you!
Sometimes, we learn the hard way...
Best, Emmanuel
Sometimes, we learn the hard way...
Best, Emmanuel
I'm glad you like it too.
The patina + the minute track with applied gold dots makes for a wonderful dial.
Best, Emmanuel
Best, Emmanuel
I like this variant very much too, but
I like the minute track with applied gold dots better than the enamel scale with numerals.
And I love the patina on the dial of the first example...
Best, Emmanuel
And if I was looking for a blued second hand, I'd rather pick this ref. 1536!
Best, Emmanuel
If I remember correctly, which is a big if
Isn't the Vacheron with the scrolled lugs 14k and not 18k?
oops - just looked it up. I confused it with another reference.
Oh my, that 1536 is gorgeous!!!
The printing on the vintage Pateks
is wonderful. How it's raised slightly
above the dial.
is wonderful. How it's raised slightly
above the dial.