2018 - 50th ANNIVERSARY of the ALHAMBRA

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BBC said:
Really pretty!!!
Is it me, or do the motifs look regular size (not sweets)?
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I was thinking the same thing. The watch face would have to be vintage in lieu of magic for the bracelet motifs to be sweet. Otherwise, if the watch face is magic, I would think there would be a clear distinction if the bracelet motifs were sweet vs. vintage.
 
#323
kimber418 said:
It actually says the size of the watch case on the photo of the 4 watches ~22.7mm X 22.7mm case~which I believe is the size of the regular size vintage Alhambra.
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Kimber, it might be more be the size of the Magic Alhambra Earrings. The VA is 15mm.

Unless of course you are referring specifically to the VA WATCHES in this case and NOT the motifs on necklaces/bracelets.
 
#324
HADASSA said:
Kimber, it might be more be the size of the Magic Alhambra Earrings. The VA is 15mm.

Unless of course you are referring specifically to the VA WATCHES in this case and NOT the motifs on necklaces/bracelets.
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Thanks Hadassa- Just realized that VA is actually only 15mm. So do you think that the new Alhambra watch even has sweets on it?
 
#326
My initial thought when I saw this offering was - I cannot wait to get one of these. The watch part does not bother me probably because I am a bit older than many of you. My daughter (35 years) had the same feeling about the watch. Everyone uses their phone now for time.....so why would anyone spend over $26K for a watch to see what time it is? Sort of funny in a way how "TIME" has become generational. I would definitely still buy a Sweet Alhambra Watch but I am willing to wait to see what else is released in LL and turquoise. If I was only going to get one of the LE 50th pieces I would get a 20 motif LL with pave. Only because I think I would wear (and LOVE) it more. Just my thoughts...
 
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By the way.....we are iced in today in Austin so I love to have more time to read TPF. We never have "snow" or "ice" days here. I have not seen a can go by yet today and the University is closed. We are a mile from downtown. Back to VCA....
 
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#328
BBC said:
Really pretty!!!
Is it me, or do the motifs look regular size (not sweets)?
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ShoooSh said:
Vintage size im assuming ..
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texasgirliegirl said:
These are so beautiful.
I’m confused because they are referring to the watches as sweets yet I agree that these appear to be vintage sized motifs.
Perhaps the model has a tiny wrist.
The price doesn’t seem justified for sweets even if they are limited edition.
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kimber418 said:
I thought the same thing yesterday as I looked at the photos. I think the motifs are vintage and the motif that holds the watch is Magic?
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kimber418 said:
Thanks Hadassa- Just realized that VA is actually only 15mm. So do you think that the new Alhambra watch even has sweets on it?
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I echo these sentiments expressed about the size of the motifs - definitely looks vintage from the pics. I guess we are paying for the timepiece movement and the two Pave motifs and well, the fact that it is LE.

Thank you @ShoooSh and @Mali_ for your pics :hugs:
 
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kimber418 said:
My initial thought when I saw this offering was - I cannot wait to get one of these. The watch part does not bother me probably because I am a bit older than many of you. My daughter (35 years) had the same feeling about the watch. Everyone uses their phone now for time.....so why would anyone spend over $26K for a watch to see what time it is? Sort of funny in a way how "TIME" has become generational. I would definitely still buy a Sweet Alhambra Watch but I am willing to wait to see what else is released in LL and turquoise. If I was only going to get one of the LE 50th pieces I would get a 20 motif LL with pave. Only because I think I would wear (and LOVE) it more. Just my thoughts...
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Kimber, I am one of these (foolish) people who spent US$35K on a watch - telling myself I was being practical (because the "jewellery" was also serving a purpose). Well, I soon learnt my lesson - the bejeweled watch stays in the safe :sad:

@texasgirliegirl and I were discussing the now generation and their use of tech devices to tell time instead of watches. These "Sweet Alhambra Watches" are totally impractical for me :tdown:

Totally liked @jssl1688 's suggestion of no timepiece and 3 each of Stone/All Gold/Pave.
 
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