The Watch Appreciation Thread - Part two (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre,

[R.O. Thornhill]

Gathering our community’s input, please. I’m into this. It’s available. May pull the trigger. Any feedback from current or past owners of this watch? Would occupy a dress watch slot in my collection. Thank you.
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I am heading to the Maison to pick up the 82172/000R-9382 this weekend so I can only support your choice

 

[thuhoan]

Gathering our community’s input, please. I’m into this. It’s available. May pull the trigger. Any feedback from current or past owners of this watch? Would occupy a dress watch slot in my collection. Thank you.
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I was considering this one and I love the dial. But sometimes it felt a bit too busy for me.

Here is a comparison.

Also check out this one @George Red, it’s another boutique version.

 

[Texasmade]

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Is this a minute repeater or some kind of chiming watch?

 

[Dino944]

Gathering our community’s input, please. I’m into this. It’s available. May pull the trigger. Any feedback from current or past owners of this watch? Would occupy a dress watch slot in my collection. Thank you.
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Great watch! Although, I do prefer the smooth dial smooth dial of the standard version. It gives it a cleaner appearance. Still overall, its my favorite recent round cased time only dress watch. A friend at a jewelry store which was losing its VC account called me because they had one new Traditionelle left with a nice discount, but it was white gold, and I just didn't like the WG as much as the RG. Wishing you luck with whatever you decide!

 

[thuhoan]

Is this a minute repeater or some kind of chiming watch?

Haha yeah

Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Symphonia grande sonnerie - The sixth symphony

Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Symphonia Grande Sonnerie - The sixth symphony is a one-of-a-kind model paying tribute to the grand tradition of

watchilove.com

 

[montecristo#2]

5205 really is a looker. The case shape is especially dynamic and three dimensional.

Yep it’s all about the case with that reference.

 

[montecristo#2]

 

[Keith T]

Not a current or past owner, but I love it. Go for it.

+1 "go for it" ... very handsome watch. I always thought it looks like future old money

 

[am55]

Haha yeah

Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Symphonia grande sonnerie - The sixth symphony

Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Symphonia Grande Sonnerie - The sixth symphony is a one-of-a-kind model paying tribute to the grand tradition of

watchilove.com

(I live for these moments of internet pedantry)

Looking at the computer render I did a double take:


The "tails" of the notes (how do you say in English) are on the wrong side on the top line from the 3rd bar onwards, here in Breitkopf & Hartel:


So I checked the manuscript and lo and behold Beethoven did have a habit of putting it on the wrong side... but not this wrong side, the other wrong side:



Luckily, unlike the CAD assistant and the marketing team, the engraver sides with B&H and modern musicians:



So, I am comforted in knowing that Vacheron is still not spending much on marketing and thus remains close to the values I like

A while back I had a project for a series of straps (to match my watches) with either manuscript or "printed" music that I thought matched each design, something like Berluti Scritto (but I had found an Indonesian leather worker courtesy of @Riva that did it neater, I thought). It was fun thinking about what matches what. E.g. the sub or GMT pepsi is probably Beethoven 5; I'd peg Vacheron closer to the late quartets; Moser or Lange would be Brahms (op 118/119 and the 1st symphony respectively) or maybe Schoenberg's Verklarte Nacht, particularly the more complex Lange pieces; Ressence or Journe would be Messianic. I got choice paralysis in attempting to place the Tristan chord...

 

[gomestar]

one of the better SF posts in recent memory

 

[CHRK33]

Gathering our community’s input, please. I’m into this. It’s available. May pull the trigger. Any feedback from current or past owners of this watch? Would occupy a dress watch slot in my collection. Thank you.
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George, I am wearing mine right now before I head into a Comp Committee Meeting - I love mine and think it is such a great dress watch with an elegant twist. I would strongly encourage you to fill that spot in your collection.

 

[George Red]

George, I am wearing mine right now before I head into a Comp Committee Meeting - I love mine and think it is such a great dress watch with an elegant twist. I would strongly encourage you to fill that spot in your collection.

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You’re the man. I’m getting one. F it.

 

[bdavro23]

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The sunglass duo look like they're having a relatively severe shellfish allergy...

 

[Newcomer]

I kind of like these Anordain's:

 

[montecristo#2]

You’re the man. I’m getting one. F it.

good call. Gorgeous watch.