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The last Visconti sale on TOM yielded another unique watch for my collection. This is the Visconti Grand Cruise "INOX" all stainless steel on bracelet. Although it did take over 3 weeks to arrive, it did show up on Christmas Eve just in time for a "Merry Christmas to me" moment. I've had a Visconti Abyssus for some time and these Visconti watches are incredibly made; the fit and finish are impeccable. The styles, though polarizing for many watch collectors, to me are extremely cool and intriguing. The Grand Cruise is no exception. At 47mm, it is quite nicely proportioned and wears very nicely on the wrist. The movement is a Swiss Made VI-AC264-04, 25 jewels automatic with a second time zone hours and minutes at 5 o'clock, day/night indicator at 8 o'clock; large date at 11 o'clock. The bracelet is/was a selling point for me as it really is stunning. I was hoping it would also fit the Abyssus as the lugs looked the same, but the slight 1mm case difference between the Abyssus and Grand Cruise causes the endlink holes to not line up by.... yep a millimeter. Oh well, nice try. Up side is the Grand Cruise looks amazing on the bracelet. Visconti watches are works of engineering and art as well as top of the line timepieces. Here are some pictures of this Florentine masterpiece.
Some stills:
In the hand:
On the wrist:
Lume:
Thanks for looking!
Some stills:
In the hand:
On the wrist:
Lume:
Thanks for looking!