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jed11 · 10 April 2021, 11:15 AM

As some of you may know, I recently tried on the VC FiftySix Day-Date (silver dial) and was absolutely shocked at how much I enjoyed it. I heard about the release of the FiftySix line a few years ago and do recall liking the line but at the time, did not really focus on it as I felt the rotation did not need something in that 'category'. Reviews were certainly mixed when they came out initially and I would say they still are to this day!

I was in search for something on the dressy side, on strap, in SS or WG but something that was more wearable on a day to day basis. Was looking at some JLC variants, Grand Seiko, and IWC. All lovely...particularly the new IWC 40mm automatic and the JLC MUT small seconds and the date version too.

But when I tried on the VC in silver dial/SS, the dial just popped. It's one of those watches that really looks better in person because of the subtle variations in dial surface, color, materials. It is SO MUCH BETTER than any editorial pics you will find.

I thought it was the one...but something was in my ear saying wait to see the self-winding date in person if you can. While the complications were great on the day-date, I was really hoping to see what that dial that I was really most drawn to would look like uncluttered, free from complications, etc.

Well, timing is everything...literally the day I made arrangements with my AD to take a look at the day-date again (and possibly buy it), they said that the self-winding, in SS, silver dial was coming in over the next few days.

Long story short, as soon as I put the two side by side and had them both on the wrist, the choice was clear. I know, I know, not truly an in-house movement (though I'd argue finished better some in-house from other offerings), technically an 'entry-piece' into VC...all of that became irrelevant when I strapped it on.

jed11 · 10 April 2021, 12:00 PM

And pics...which somewhat capture the different tones of the dial. And yeah, somehow in this last one the Maltese Cross on the crown caught the sun and was bouncing off my hand!!!

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Yukinoes · 10 April 2021, 12:10 PM

Massive congrats, it's beautiful!

brandrea · 10 April 2021, 12:58 PM

Congratulations, it’s a beauty

Theothergreg · 10 April 2021, 01:09 PM

Beautiful! Congratulations!

Billfav · 10 April 2021, 01:13 PM

Thank you for sharing this. I was never a huge FiftySix fan, but seeing yours may have changed that. That is really a beautiful watch. That watch oozes versatility and can be dressed up or down. Well chosen!

jed11 · 10 April 2021, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billfav

Thank you for sharing this. I was never a huge FiftySix fan, but seeing yours may have changed that. That is really a beautiful watch. That watch oozes versatility and can be dressed up or down. Well chosen!

Versatility is something that I look for in when choosing a watch. Sure, my Saxonia Outsize Date (in rose gold) definitely leans more on the dressy side but I have no issues wearing it in a more casual setting. This VC is the same...and I'd say even more so in that it's stainless steel.

The day-date, for what its worth, felt sportier in my opinion. Thicker case, busier dial. But equally as beautiful.

DCheeta · 10 April 2021, 03:33 PM

Congrats! I’ve loved the FiftySix line ever since they were released. I wish we saw more if them around here. Enjoy, it’s beautiful!

PBJ1925 · 10 April 2021, 04:40 PM

Congrats and agree its a piece that looks far better in person. Did you acquire it through CH? Tourneau?

jed11 · 10 April 2021, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

Congrats! I’ve loved the FiftySix line ever since they were released. I wish we saw more if them around here. Enjoy, it’s beautiful!

Thank you!

Agreed, not a lot of them here in the forum and I have not yet seen one in the wild (not to suggest that these are rare or exclusive or anything like that, just that I haven't seen them).

boogiebot · 12 April 2021, 03:44 AM

Stellar looking piece. Congrats

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CFR · 12 April 2021, 05:10 AM

Beautiful watch!

jed11 · 12 April 2021, 06:21 AM

Thanks for all the comments! Still firmly in the honeymoon period...perfectly suitable with sweatpants and a sweatshirt (which has become my daily work attire for more than a year now anyway haha).

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scarlet knight · 12 April 2021, 07:30 AM

Nice one!

Houston77 · 12 April 2021, 09:15 AM

Love this watch. I recently decided between this and the Overseas. I eventually ordered the OS because I have a couple of dressier pieces, but it was tough. Congrats!

Aplover5 · 12 April 2021, 11:21 AM

Really nice...

jed11 · 12 April 2021, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houston77

Love this watch. I recently decided between this and the Overseas. I eventually ordered the OS because I have a couple of dressier pieces, but it was tough. Congrats!

Congratulations on the OS...not a wrong choice here.

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koryong · 12 April 2021, 08:30 PM

Very nice !

1William · 12 April 2021, 09:23 PM

Congratulations.

JakeK · 13 April 2021, 12:44 AM

The silver dial looks amazing! Congrats!

jed11 · 13 April 2021, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakeK

The silver dial looks amazing! Congrats!

Really tough to capture on camera!

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Moose500 · 13 April 2021, 03:10 AM

Amazing looking watch!

SemperFi · 13 April 2021, 09:47 AM

Simply beautiful. Congratulations!

Justindo · 22 April 2021, 10:02 AM

Congratulations. That's a great looking watch and very versatile too. I like the Fiftysix series watches a lot.

jed11 · 22 April 2021, 12:18 PM

Enjoying it more and more each day...thanks for the compliments all!

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myporsche · 22 April 2021, 05:35 PM

Sweet watch and very nice buying what you liked and sang to you. Also a killer combo with your Lange. Congrats.

ChetBaker · 22 April 2021, 06:26 PM

I have the day-date and wonder why that has the geneva seal on the case and the date only doesn’t? I would expect the case finishing to be identical.

kelv_w · 22 April 2021, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ChetBaker

I have the day-date and wonder why that has the geneva seal on the case and the date only doesn’t? I would expect the case finishing to be identical.

That got me thinking too. The case finishing is definitely the same and should have a geneva seal stamped on it but perhaps the seal has certain requirements that the movement has to be included and approved as well?

Nevertheless the Date only is a beautiful watch and I've been tempted a few times especially the blue dial.

ROA · 22 April 2021, 08:07 PM

Wow! Suits you very nicely. Wear it in good health!

kelv_w · 22 April 2021, 08:34 PM

Congratulations @jed11 on your FiftySix and I don't see it as any less to other VCs. I agree with you that it's a watch that one has to see and try in person.

Here's mine. I haven't seen or met anyone wearing the FiftySix so far, more so any VCs in the wild.

10 April 2021, 11:15 AM	#1
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,602	Incoming...new daily on the dressier side. As some of you may know, I recently tried on the VC FiftySix Day-Date (silver dial) and was absolutely shocked at how much I enjoyed it. I heard about the release of the FiftySix line a few years ago and do recall liking the line but at the time, did not really focus on it as I felt the rotation did not need something in that 'category'. Reviews were certainly mixed when they came out initially and I would say they still are to this day! I was in search for something on the dressy side, on strap, in SS or WG but something that was more wearable on a day to day basis. Was looking at some JLC variants, Grand Seiko, and IWC. All lovely...particularly the new IWC 40mm automatic and the JLC MUT small seconds and the date version too. But when I tried on the VC in silver dial/SS, the dial just popped. It's one of those watches that really looks better in person because of the subtle variations in dial surface, color, materials. It is SO MUCH BETTER than any editorial pics you will find. I thought it was the one...but something was in my ear saying wait to see the self-winding date in person if you can. While the complications were great on the day-date, I was really hoping to see what that dial that I was really most drawn to would look like uncluttered, free from complications, etc. Well, timing is everything...literally the day I made arrangements with my AD to take a look at the day-date again (and possibly buy it), they said that the self-winding, in SS, silver dial was coming in over the next few days. Long story short, as soon as I put the two side by side and had them both on the wrist, the choice was clear. I know, I know, not truly an in-house movement (though I'd argue finished better some in-house from other offerings), technically an 'entry-piece' into VC...all of that became irrelevant when I strapped it on.

10 April 2021, 01:13 PM	#6
Billfav "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southeast Posts: 414	Wow - Very Nice Thank you for sharing this. I was never a huge FiftySix fan, but seeing yours may have changed that. That is really a beautiful watch. That watch oozes versatility and can be dressed up or down. Well chosen!

13 April 2021, 09:47 AM	#23
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Simply beautiful. Congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

10 April 2021, 12:00 PM	#2
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,602	And pics...which somewhat capture the different tones of the dial. And yeah, somehow in this last one the Maltese Cross on the crown caught the sun and was bouncing off my hand!!! ... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 April 2021, 12:10 PM	#3
Yukinoes "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Singapore Watch: 5711 Posts: 29	Massive congrats, it's beautiful!

10 April 2021, 12:58 PM	#4
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,713	Congratulations, it’s a beauty

10 April 2021, 01:09 PM	#5
Theothergreg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Living the dream Watch: this and that Posts: 645	Beautiful! Congratulations!

10 April 2021, 03:33 PM	#8
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	Congrats! I’ve loved the FiftySix line ever since they were released. I wish we saw more if them around here. Enjoy, it’s beautiful!

10 April 2021, 04:40 PM	#9
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,256	Congrats and agree its a piece that looks far better in person. Did you acquire it through CH? Tourneau?

12 April 2021, 03:44 AM	#11
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	Stellar looking piece. Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 April 2021, 05:10 AM	#12
CFR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,058	Beautiful watch!

12 April 2021, 06:21 AM	#13
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,602	Thanks for all the comments! Still firmly in the honeymoon period...perfectly suitable with sweatpants and a sweatshirt (which has become my daily work attire for more than a year now anyway haha). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 April 2021, 07:30 AM	#14
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,146	Nice one!

12 April 2021, 09:15 AM	#15
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,611	Love this watch. I recently decided between this and the Overseas. I eventually ordered the OS because I have a couple of dressier pieces, but it was tough. Congrats!

12 April 2021, 11:21 AM	#16
Aplover5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 307	Really nice...

12 April 2021, 08:30 PM	#18
koryong "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: GMT+8 Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 165	Very nice !

12 April 2021, 09:23 PM	#19
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	Congratulations.

13 April 2021, 12:44 AM	#20
JakeK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: USA Watch: VCO Posts: 785	The silver dial looks amazing! Congrats!

13 April 2021, 03:10 AM	#22
Moose500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: St. Louis Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 347	Amazing looking watch!

22 April 2021, 10:02 AM	#24
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	Congratulations. That's a great looking watch and very versatile too. I like the Fiftysix series watches a lot.

22 April 2021, 12:18 PM	#25
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,602	Enjoying it more and more each day...thanks for the compliments all! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 April 2021, 05:35 PM	#26
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	Sweet watch and very nice buying what you liked and sang to you. Also a killer combo with your Lange. Congrats.

22 April 2021, 06:26 PM	#27
ChetBaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Europe Posts: 541	I have the day-date and wonder why that has the geneva seal on the case and the date only doesn’t? I would expect the case finishing to be identical.

22 April 2021, 08:07 PM	#29
ROA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North A Watch: 16710 Posts: 254	Wow! Suits you very nicely. Wear it in good health!

22 April 2021, 08:34 PM	#30
kelv_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 307	Congratulations @jed11 on your FiftySix and I don't see it as any less to other VCs. I agree with you that it's a watch that one has to see and try in person. Here's mine. I haven't seen or met anyone wearing the FiftySix so far, more so any VCs in the wild.

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