Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph vs. Rolex Yachtmaster ii

[stusrt]

I just tried on an overseas for the first time last month.
Love it!!!!
It's now on my list.
The YMII is not

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by breitlings

I'm going to come out and say it. I don't think this is fair for the VC. I get they have some implied pedigree. But you are basically taking a watch that is pretty historic in terms of its movement and function and comparing it to something with an off the shelf movement that has been uprated, maybe, and has been seen a million times over. Breitling has so many amazing chronographs that are finished incredibly well, that this VC doesn't impress me. I've owned AP they aren't holy, they are just a watch that is finished well. I bought a RO at 17 with my own cash, believe me if it was awesome I would be shouting AP from the rooftops, vs saying eh and discounting a large investment.

IMO the YMII is horology, its cutting edge, its almost ground breaking in terms of the bezel/movement and people are discounting it as a normal watch because its a Rolex. Historically YMII is an important watch in terms of what it introduces.

Then lifting up this basically normal VC watch, with normal movement with a big date, and maybe a bit above average finishing and saying its horology because if its name. No offense if this is your watch, I just don't think you should blast the rolex for not having enough pedigree when this particular rolex is historic in terms of watchmaking.

I haven't noticed any widespread "blasting" of the YMII?

Discounting longevity and the fact that chronograph functions are ubiquitous against a new and yes impressive technical achievement that has limited practical application doesn't seem quite fair. JMHO

[joseCueto70]

VC oversea chronograph amazing ....and the blue dial super.... Go for it ...

[RLROCK]

I think I found my new grail!

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[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by breitlings

Countdown timer is more unique than chronograph.

And a million times less useful, unless you happen to race yachts.

Don't get me wrong. I appreciate the uniqueness of a mechanical, programmable countdown timer, but if it has no application to my personal life, it's not likely to occupy my wrist, much less motivate me to save for one.