RobbieG Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Hold me down. Finally, my on the fence search for my grail in the simple, elegant strapped dress watch category has ended. You can always count on Vacheron to take something incredibly simple and turn it into a work of art. I was nearly sold on the last version of this which is automatic and has the date at 3 and seconds at 9, but I always wished it didn't have a date. I have been wanting to have a fine dress watch for some time, but found I am much more picky about them than sports watches. Of course I would choose white gold for it though. I wonder what the chance is of a rep of either of the Patrimony Traditionelle's is - auto or manual so I could check it out first? Probably not since they already repped the basic Patrimony I suppose. But wow - what a looker these are. I love the ever so slight modern spin that takes it out and beyond a Patek Calatrava without going too far and breaking the traditional feel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browngo1 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Class! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 It is indeed a beauty but honestly I am still hooked on the patrimony.... Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceberg1459 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 nice taste, looks just about perfect, not bad not too good i personally like these also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Ok right about now Jetmid is due to put in an appearance. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Ok right about now Jetmid is due to put in an appearance. Ken He can't...he's busy flying on his jet to the VC factory to have them commission a special Jetmid Limited Edition double tourbillon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted January 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Yeah, that is really nice Ken - the original PT Patrimony which they call Contemporary - my best friend has that one and it is really nice. I just like the Patrimony Traditionelle series a bit better because it is the same thing but with a modern look instead of a more 60's look. The original Patrimony small seconds handwind was 36MM instead of 38MM which the Traditionelle is and the 60's style Patrimony you posted is 40MM. It seems like they have the titles reversed as the one I like is contemporary and the other is more traditional with its 60's look. Hmm. The Traditionelle is more like the original small seconds Pat but larger and again a sort of sleek, modern look to the dial and indices. Here is the original small seconds personally I think Traditionelle is mich nicer than these: It is indeed a beauty but honestly I am still hooked on the patrimony.... Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Stunning! I prefer the automatic with date though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadweller4000 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 It's a beautiful dress watch....very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Hold me down. Finally, my on the fence search for my grail in the simple, elegant strapped dress watch category has ended. You can always count on Vacheron to take something incredibly simple and turn it into a work of art. I was nearly sold on the last version of this which is automatic and has the date at 3 and seconds at 9, but I always wished it didn't have a date. I have been wanting to have a fine dress watch for some time, but found I am much more picky about them than sports watches. Of course I would choose white gold for it though. I wonder what the chance is of a rep of either of the Patrimony Traditionelle's is - auto or manual so I could check it out first? Probably not since they already repped the basic Patrimony I suppose. But wow - what a looker these are. I love the ever so slight modern spin that takes it out and beyond a Patek Calatrava without going too far and breaking the traditional feel... Nice indeed. But if you really want to see a beauty, check out the VC Malte Grande with guilloche dial. I don't know if it is still in production, but it was around 5 or so years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellem Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 I like Robbie's choice the best for me! More modern... Except I would love to see in WG or Rep in SS... MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakortheblue Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 I've been out looking for a decent rep but I've only found the automatics on watcheden, they don't look very good. Polished SS Version http://www.watcheden.com/vacheron-constant...tch--22804.html RG Version http://www.watcheden.com/vacheron-constant...tch--21598.html I wonder what the chance is of a rep of either of the Patrimony Traditionelle's is - auto or manual so I could check it out first? Probably not since they already repped the basic Patrimony I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted January 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Nice indeed. But if you really want to see a beauty, check out the VC Malte Grande with guilloche dial. I don't know if it is still in production, but it was around 5 or so years ago. Still around although with either diamond indices or the plain version that looks like the Patrimony Contemporary except with Malte sword hands. Similar, but I prefer the Patrimony for this mind of watch. Love the Malte Chrono though and the Malte Dual Time Regulator piece though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MimiSars Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Hold me down. Finally, my on the fence search for my grail in the simple, elegant strapped dress watch category has ended. You can always count on Vacheron to take something incredibly simple and turn it into a work of art. I was nearly sold on the last version of this which is automatic and has the date at 3 and seconds at 9, but I always wished it didn't have a date. I have been wanting to have a fine dress watch for some time, but found I am much more picky about them than sports watches. Of course I would choose white gold for it though. I wonder what the chance is of a rep of either of the Patrimony Traditionelle's is - auto or manual so I could check it out first? Probably not since they already repped the basic Patrimony I suppose. But wow - what a looker these are. I love the ever so slight modern spin that takes it out and beyond a Patek Calatrava without going too far and breaking the traditional feel... Wow that's nice! It reminds me of the Audemars Piguet Jules Audemar Classic Rose Gold. Hopefully these get repped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackR Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 RobbieG -- I'm with you...very nice choice!... i, too, like WG, but it does look great in RG with the strap they have on it... R- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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