Vacheron Constantin

dxboon
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Tough call, Thomas...

...I almost feel as though I cannot compare the two.  If forced to choose (And it would have to be a dire situation, like I'm in a dinghy with both watches and one has to go overboard or else the entire boat sinks into a deep, offshore, mutant, radioactive, shark-infested abyss -- that's the only way I'd choose!) I actually will go with the vintage for its elegant, beautifully-finished, timeless, simplicity.  I might live to regret leaving the skeleton behind though...now that I'm not food for mutant sharks...LOL! 

In all seriousness, they are both lovely timepieces with extremely different personalities, which speak to opposing parts of that section of my brain that I reserve for watch appreciation.  The skeleton is ethereal, opulent, a technical marvel, an object of obvious fascination.  The vintage exhibits all the hallmarks I previously stated...it is pure, unadorned beauty.  At home on the wrist of gentlemen of good taste in our era, our father's, and well into the future, she exists outside of time.  That's why I'm going with the vintage...if I have to choose...and there are sharks. 

Cheers,
Daos

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