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Llamathurst · Today, 03:10 AM

I have no issues jumping into any body of water with a modern Rolex (and do). However, although the modern VC Overseas has more than ample water resistance (150m), I still don't trust it.

Anyone swim with their VC? It seems to me that such a renowned watchmaker should have no issues living up to their specifications. Is it just that Rolex marketing is so much better in that department?

Carguy87 · Today, 03:19 AM

Hoping Ken and some other VC collectors can chime in on this; I really like the offerings from Vacheron and have been considering one of the overseas variants as a possible go-to non Rolex daily.

4reRlxGuy · Today, 03:24 AM

I don't swim or wear on boat due to lack of flip lock.

HL65 · Today, 03:30 AM

Swim all the time with my OS with zero worries. Overseas one of most versatile watches I own period. Love the brand!

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alphadweller · Today, 03:35 AM

HH in the water would make me nervous. I own a VC Patrimony which obviously can't go in the water. However, if I had an Overseas, I'd still refrain from swimming with it. It's not only the risk of ruining the movement, it's also the fear of dropping it to the bottom of the sea. Imagine the quick release of the rubber band not closing correctly, leaving the springbar not firmly secured inside the lug hole. Or the quick release being actioned unintentionally while swimming. Not worth it, IMHO.

SS Oyster · Today, 05:00 AM

If you intend to dive a lot, go with Rolex. For swimmers or diver want-a-bes, VC is a vastly superior watch!

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Llamathurst · Today, 05:08 AM

For context, I have a Sub and a DJ for any type of adventuring... but I've also grown weary of babying my Overseas Chrono. I guess it's time to find out whether it's really a sports watch or not! I will say it can take some pretty serious knocks. This is my third Overseas because of the perceived fragility. But I really like this one so I'm keeping it regardless.

Carguy87 · Today, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

If you intend to dive a lot, go with Rolex. For swimmers or diver want-a-bes, VC is a vastly superior watch!

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Haha sounds like me! Only diving I do is to the deep end of the pool if I drop my sunglasses after one too many old fashioneds

Wingman244 · Today, 05:42 AM

None of the above. Just get a Tuna if you’re gonna be in the water it’s a cool watch and always fun. Boats just seem to me to be high impact environments for any watch I am wearing.

Hey look - it's got a DeepSea dial and it is also a DayDate - all for less than 2 BOAT Bucks. Plus it's got a super high accuracy special quartz movement. Probably the best most well sorted dive watch ever.

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courboy · Today, 07:12 AM

Take my VC Overseas 7920v swimming all the time, no issues at all.

Today, 03:10 AM	#1
Llamathurst "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: USA Posts: 530	Rolex vs Vacheron... I have no issues jumping into any body of water with a modern Rolex (and do). However, although the modern VC Overseas has more than ample water resistance (150m), I still don't trust it. Anyone swim with their VC? It seems to me that such a renowned watchmaker should have no issues living up to their specifications. Is it just that Rolex marketing is so much better in that department?

Today, 03:19 AM	#2
Carguy87 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Real Name: Steve Location: Nevada Watch: JC 126660 Posts: 4,371	Hoping Ken and some other VC collectors can chime in on this; I really like the offerings from Vacheron and have been considering one of the overseas variants as a possible go-to non Rolex daily. __________________ Rolex: James Cameron 126660, 126710BLNR jubilee Omega: Speedmaster Moonphase Tag Heuer: Monaco blue dial, Formula One alarm Tudor: Black Bay GMT Opaline

Today, 03:30 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,967	Swim all the time with my OS with zero worries. Overseas one of most versatile watches I own period. Love the brand! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

Today, 03:24 AM	#3
4reRlxGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Real Name: David Location: Socal Watch: Patek 3970 Posts: 364	I don't swim or wear on boat due to lack of flip lock.

Today, 03:35 AM	#5
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,181	HH in the water would make me nervous. I own a VC Patrimony which obviously can't go in the water. However, if I had an Overseas, I'd still refrain from swimming with it. It's not only the risk of ruining the movement, it's also the fear of dropping it to the bottom of the sea. Imagine the quick release of the rubber band not closing correctly, leaving the springbar not firmly secured inside the lug hole. Or the quick release being actioned unintentionally while swimming. Not worth it, IMHO.

Today, 05:00 AM	#6
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,168	If you intend to dive a lot, go with Rolex. For swimmers or diver want-a-bes, VC is a vastly superior watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Today, 05:08 AM	#7
Llamathurst "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: USA Posts: 530	For context, I have a Sub and a DJ for any type of adventuring... but I've also grown weary of babying my Overseas Chrono. I guess it's time to find out whether it's really a sports watch or not! I will say it can take some pretty serious knocks. This is my third Overseas because of the perceived fragility. But I really like this one so I'm keeping it regardless.

Today, 05:42 AM	#9
Wingman244 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pacific NW, USA Watch: Root Beer Posts: 700	None of the above. Just get a Tuna if you’re gonna be in the water it’s a cool watch and always fun. Boats just seem to me to be high impact environments for any watch I am wearing. Hey look - it's got a DeepSea dial and it is also a DayDate - all for less than 2 BOAT Bucks. Plus it's got a super high accuracy special quartz movement. Probably the best most well sorted dive watch ever. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Today, 07:12 AM	#10
courboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: London, UK Posts: 31	Take my VC Overseas 7920v swimming all the time, no issues at all.

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