The most complicated or the most complications? Such claims insue comparison. When compared to Lord Arron's famous and equally impressive watch, I must say that the VC succeeds by simply achieving one most important task. A wristwatch, above and beyond all else, must be easy to read at a glance, answering the most important question in all of horology; "What Time is It?" Even with the tourbillon, and four subdials, the VC seems amazingly uncluttered and soothing to the eye. And of course, it easily tells you the time. The number of parts and complications
As far as any comparison to Patek Philipe's 'crown jewel', it's amazing feats are only matched by it's amazing impracticality. Who could ever wear (or have a pocket big enough for)such a watch? And again, the VC, astheticaly, wins hands down. It's case is indeed a statement in elegance. the guilloche on the dials are rich, beautifil, yet not overdone. And it is nice to see my favorite pattern on the reverse side. As far as the lugs go, bold and beautiful as they are, I feel the watch should have articulated T-style lugs that would allow the wearer to flip the watch over while wearing it to make use of the dial on the reverse side. Again, a WRISTwatch ,above all else, should be practical.
Comparisons aside, it is satisfying to see VC steping up and retaking it's rightful place as king once again.
-Scott
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