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the French and English-cased V&Cs were a bit different. Hard to judge with one photo but the lugs are a bit off and I'd be looking for the hallmarks to confirm its origin.

A grail watch for me in any metal or dial and there is still room to raise the bar. The raison d’être of the Chronometre Royal was its chronometric qualities over asthetics. Imagine if it was accompanied by a genuine Observatory Bulletin!

I had to let go of my Gen II chrono because it was too large, was always conscious of banging it against things! The Gen I fits perfectly so it remains a favourite. Also for sentimental reasons since it was my gateway to the brand, as I'm sure it was for many. Gen I Overseas I have known:

The Gen I bezel, and Gen II for that matter, have 8 “ears” while the III only 6. The pronounced “hips” in the case shape and more complex bracelet design of the Gen III leaves me with the impression that the Gen I is the more sporty in appearance but the Gen III would stand up well in more formal si

I have to splash this out there once again, its such an amazing development! Surprised there isn’t more reaction… An innovative architecture to enhance performance Vacheron Constantin presents the new self-winding ultra-thin Calibre 2550, the culmination of 7 years of development. This innovative mo

Key phrase I think, not a copy but Poluzzi’s interpretation.

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Our first time to the Manufacture remains so vivid, I'm getting misty-eyed thinking about the gang! Here just hoping not to break another pivot... And finally we get our hands on the goodies. IIRC the Traditionelle World Time was the latest novelty.

from the archive photos in the World of Vacheron Constantin World of Vacheron Constantin pg. 307 pg. 308 pg 308 pg. 306 This was really a favourite period for both pocket and wrist watches! Such confidence, flamboyance and flair...as they say, "savoir-faire".

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