Do I see a blue dial or is just the exposure trickery? And what is that little subdial at 9 o'clock? Power reserve or part of a chrono complication? The case looks like it could be a little less chunky than the current one. Anyone has any thoughts?
Seems most likely to be a chrono, given the large seconds hand pointing at 12 o'clock and, if you squint really hard, there's potentially a lower register and small hand in the 6 position.
Looks very much like a chrono. Well apologies, seems like the VC guy I spoke to had no idea at all! ?
it seems that they just refined the existing design to make it a bit sleeker. Looks great so far, I am considerably more interested in the final reveal now
Well, got an email from VC today with a link to their site. Good news? There is a new chrono, with a new movement, 42.5mm, display back. Bad news? Slanted date window at 4:30. And the window is white even on the blue dial watch. Why?? Especially when you're designing a brand new movement. I really don't care for 4:30 date windows, but especially when they are oriented on a slant. They've made all three subdials the same size, which is nice, but that date window (IMO) destroys the beauty and symmetry of the watch.
I suppose the good news is that I have no desire to spend money on it. Maybe I'll look to get a good deal on the old model when the new one comes out.
There's also a three hand version. That one has the date window at 3:00. Go figure.
Well, got an email from VC today with a link to their site. Good news? There is a new chrono, with a new movement, 42.5mm, display back. Bad news? Slanted date window at 4:30. And the window is white even on the blue dial watch. Why?? Especially when you're designing a brand new movement. I really don't care for 4:30 date windows, but especially when they are oriented on a slant. They've made all three subdials the same size, which is nice, but that date window (IMO) destroys the beauty and symmetry of the watch.
I suppose the good news is that I have no desire to spend money on it. Maybe I'll look to get a good deal on the old model when the new one comes out.
There's also a three hand version. That one has the date window at 3:00. Go figure.
Ah that's too bad. thanks for the sneak peek. that chrono date window has got to be the work of a marketing feedback group where VC feels the pressure to add the date in the only place that fits on the movement because they're following the market. I couldn't imagine a true master watchmaker coming up with that inelegant solution.
i do like the case design.
still i'm more interested in the 3-hander because in my mind I'm looking for something that convinces me not to get the Nautilus. can someone post that picture if it's available on the VC site?
Thanks for the information mlcor. A bit disappointing that the diameter is even bigger and there is no stamped dial. As you said, the date window is awkward. I'll be interested to see what other versions are announced
There are only the chrono and automatic at this point, both with two dial variations - blue and silver. The auto looks too plain without the big shiny 12, 4, 6 and 9, although elongated hour markers look nice. Overall, the blue chrono on the bracelet is the best looking to my eyes, not a fan of the new patterned rubber strap. One thing I gotta say though - that decorated gold rotor is freaking gorgeous!
Alas, the size remains too large for my wrist. Clever use of concentric rings to disguise the size of the movement, as 40% of the width is outside of the subdials. And notice how the bezel sits on a raised flange, which gives an impression of thinness to the main case.
The rubber strap shown with the time-only version is impressed with a repeating maltese cross design. No details of that caliber yet, may be a carry-over. I hope there will be Deep Stream versions to follow...
Hi people, I am searching and searching on the VC site (including discussion sections) for this news and these pictures but am not finding anything...can you help?
Thanks
M
The previous/current 2nd Generation OS chronograph and time-only shared the same case width of 42.0 mm so they've actually gone slightly bigger with the chrono!
Date window on the chronograph looks appropriate (and traditional, as much as a date window can be traditional) to me for a 3-6-9 layout. As others have stated, the non-stamped dial isn't as interesting to me as the previous generation.
It will be interesting to see the specs on the new movement and see what it looks like through that display back. Unless it is awful impressive, I see little here to be excited about...
I see there is a description of the three hander in another news article. It is in fact smaller than the chrono, but I feel constrained not to say anything more since there's an admonition on that webpage not to disclose further information about it before January 18...
I see there is a description of the three hander in another news article. It is in fact smaller than the chrono, but I feel constrained not to say anything more since there's an admonition on that webpage not to disclose further information about it before January 18...
Thanks for the picture of the 3 hander. Obviously theres no pleasing everyone but I'm not a fan of the double concentric rings. In general it seems to lack some character, I was hoping for a bit more design flair on the dial to compliment the bracelet. When you consider the direct competition, you need bring something pretty special to the table. I have been impressed with the design of VC's recent pieces: the Harmony chronograph, world time redesign and Cornes de Vache. This feels like a missed opportunity to me
It could be just the pictures, but the new blue looks to be a lighter shade to me. Also, the new one is not the laquered "wet paint" finish like the 2004 Overseas but a gentle starburst pattern.
I saw. The press release specs for the 3-hander makes it very attractive albeit not knowing the manufacturer's pricing. 41mm, 60-hr PR, 150m WR & antimagnetic, this bracelet/band easy changing system is a bonus. Can't wait to see live pics on wrists.
Wow, that no date boutique only white gold model, at 40mm, is beautiful, as will be the price I suspect. Too bad (for me) the slightly larger (41) blue dialed model incorporates a date function, sigh . . .
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