Patek Philippe Vs Vacheron Constantin

[mfer]

Originally Posted by jolimont

Patek will win but I love the VC 1921

Originally Posted by kilyung

I voted PP but I'd love to have a VC 1921

Originally Posted by TSW

Same here

Agree! VC 1921 is my grail dress watch.

[psv]

Here is another reason PP is # 1 http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...26#msg_6153769

[capote]

Originally Posted by psv

Here is another reason PP is # 1 http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...26#msg_6153769

Probably Patek buying it back

[WhatTheDeuce]

PP for me.

[psv]

Oh, by the way, I could definitely live with this watch

[jccle117]

Not a huge fan of either brands styling. Obviously can dispute the mechanical prowess of each company. Patek just bores me. I like the Overseas the best out of any of the models produced between the two brands...so I guess VC wins by default on looks.

[braningan]

PP Nautilus vs VC overseas??.. ofcourse PP Nautilus will win by a long way

[Starwalker]

Originally Posted by psv

Oh, by the way, I could definitely live with this watch

WOW! simply stunning, too busy for some, but I LOVE IT! One day...one day...

[capote]

Originally Posted by psv

Oh, by the way, I could definitely live with this watch

Agree, its very nice

[herbie911]

I like both PP and VC. However, I voted PP cause their dial is tidier, their case is always well balanced and the finishing even for their base model is breathtaking.
My preference:-
Complicated or dress watch: PP>VC/AP
Sports watch: AP/PP>VC

[HRV]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

31-11 is overwhelming in my book.

57-26 VC makes a come back

[mltworldwide]

because there aren't any PP that appeal to me. Just something about the aesthetic doesn't agree with me. But my VC OS Chrono has been with me longer than any other.

[RolexWatcher]

I love PP and VC both but voted VC as it brings me good memories :)

[cruvon]

I think PP has the tech edge, didn't think VC had the tech capability to make a watch like this though please correct me if am wrong:)

A HIGHLY IMPORTANT AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K WHITE GOLD DOUBLE DIALED WRISTWATCH WITH TWELVE COMPLICATIONS INCLUDING MINUTE REPEATER, TOURBILLON, PERPETUAL CALENDAR, RETROGRADE DATE, SKY CHART, MOON PHASES, ORBIT DISPLAY AND SIDEREAL TIME, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND BOX
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 5002, MOVEMENT NO. 3'350'034, CASE NO. 4'225'031, MANUFACTURED IN 2006
Cal. 109 mechanical lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 55 jewels, free-sprung Gyromax balance, one minute tourbillon composed of 69 parts and weighing 0.3 grams, tourbillon balance wheel and fourth wheel on one axis, two polished hammers minute repeating on two extra-long steel alloy 'Cathedral' gongs, revolving governor with pierced and engraved bridge in the form of a Calatrava cross.
Front: Opaline dial with Patek Philippe Calatrava cross embossing, applied white gold Roman numerals, chemin-de-fer minute ring, four subsidiary dials indicating day, month, leap year and ages of the moon, retrograde date display in red enamel.
Reverse: made of sapphire crystal glass with silvered 24 hours scale and Arabic numerals around inside edge for sidereal time, planisphere of the Northern Hemisphere rotating counterclockwise above the dial, disc with moon phases display, white lacquered gold feuille hour and minute hands.
Large circular case with two polished bezels, screw-set lugs, case band and minute repeating slide finely engraved with halved Calatrava crosses, two crowns both embossed with a Calatrava cross for winding and setting, four small correction buttons for the front dial displays, 18k white gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
43 mm. diam.
Expected price: US$900,000-1,500,000

http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/w...c-e116194f8ec9


Edit:, Just found one from VC in second picture, a true beauty too though think PP still does it for me because of their highly collectible status! Not sure which is more complicated amongst the two, not just considering number of complications(12 v/s 16) but the technical complexity of the functions.
http://quicklook.watchprosite.com/sh...ost/ti-351787/

[capote]

Originally Posted by cruvon

I think PP has the tech edge, didn't think VC had the tech capability to make a watch like this though please correct me if am wrong:)



http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/w...c-e116194f8ec9

You should check out VC's Tour de L'lle. With 16 complications I would say they got the know-how

[HRV]

if you have the time PLEASE have a read



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http://www.thehourlounge.com/thread/...442_48442.html

[cruvon]

Thanks Daniel/HRV, looking at those VC links, think was wrong abot them on the tech front, they sure do have a very remarkable grasp on complications.

[SubmarinerMariner]

I voted PP...VC fits into my "position" that I wrote about in a previous thread...BUT, I still love the workmanship and design of VC watches...

[gwalker]

There are a few VC models I love but it's PP all the way.

[Celter]

VC is my favorite brand. The history, the logo, the watches. I have 2 of them and they are both keepers. Here is one of them:

[capote]

Originally Posted by Celter

VC is my favorite brand. The history, the logo, the watches. I have 2 of them and they are both keepers. Here is one of them:

Great pic of a great watch which is the other one you have?

[Young Connoisseur]

I'm torn on this question to be honest.


My 'if I could only have one watch ever' watch would be a 5124G PP.

However, overall I highly prefer VC's overall.

The only models PP has that appeal to me at the time are the 5124G and 5208P


However, the more I see the photos and wrist shots of Aquanauts pop up on here the more it grows on me.

But from VC?
The Royal Eagle chronographs
Malte regulateur
1921
Overseas dual time or chrono
Many of the Quai de l'Ile's
The bi-retrograde day/date


I really really love VC.

[HRV]

Well guys, I pulled the trigger on a VC.
Pre loved Patrimony Contemporaine pocket watch 18K
Will post pics when it arrives

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by HRV

which brand would you chose?

I voted PP in your poll, but I'd vote ALS with my wallet.

[warren G.]

I vote for VC. I just prefer their styling over PP.

[Java]

I am about to make myself very unpopular

I voted for PP. I see them as very special and in many ways separate and above all others.
As for VC and AP. I think they lost their way some time ago and for me are not even any longer above a fairly long list of other makers
.
I don't want to turn this tread into one of those , lets rank the watch houses, thing.
So I am not going to start a list.
But if I did. Lange G O and JLC, would be at the top of the major players, a little below PP, of course.

All IMO of course and with respect to anyone who differs.

[capote]

Originally Posted by Java

I am about to make myself very unpopular

I voted for PP. I see them as very special and in many ways separate and above all others.
As for VC and AP. I think they lost their way some time ago and for me are not even any longer above a fairly long list of other makers
.
I don't want to turn this tread into one of those , lets rank the watch houses, thing.
So I am not going to start a list.
But if I did. Lange G O and JLC, would be at the top of the major players, a little below PP, of course.

All IMO of course and with respect to anyone who differs.

Arguing about watches is what we do around here right? So no need to apologize for an opinion Here is another opinion

I think that Vacheron Constantin has an exceptional line-up at the moment and if this is thanks to the Richmont group, I'm all for their ownership. I think their current collection is fairly diversified and clear-cut. JLC is all over the place with their watches, I really like some of them, others not so much. ALS have amazing watches, but their style/reach is a bit rigid compared to VC. However everything boils down to emotions, doesn't it? What you feel for different brands, and in my case I am really only interested in VC (and ALS...and some JLC's) as far as high end watches go. Something about the general design and especially lugs that VC does very well IMO. To each their own. There are enough watches and brands for us all to choose from

[capote]

Originally Posted by HRV

Well guys, I pulled the trigger on a VC.
Pre loved Patrimony Contemporaine pocket watch 18K
Will post pics when it arrives

Looking forward to it.

Its not this one by any chance?

[HL65]

Originally Posted by HRV

Well guys, I pulled the trigger on a VC.
Pre loved Patrimony Contemporaine pocket watch 18K
Will post pics when it arrives

Big congrats!

[HL65]

Since this is a VC thread might as well post this morning wrist shot here too. HAGD all! Cheers,