Official vacheron overseas thread!!

[PPFANBOY]

I was near the boutique on Friday and coincidentally walked past.
Turns out it was opening day! Walked in randomly. It was a nice little boutique with a very friendly team. As another sign from God, the exact model (and the only model with the blue dial that they had in stock) was available on the day.

So I did what I had to do.

Early impressions: The watch is beautiful. It looks stunning and is well finished, with a lot of attention to detail. Well designed overall and a good size (for a larger wrist), with many clever features that are lacking with AP and PP. The blue dial is absolutely stunning and shifts from a lighter, metallic looking blue to a deeper dark blue depending on the lighting. There is a certain charm about VC that you understand when you see the watch in person. I'm pretty chuffed to own watches from the entire Big Three/Holy Trinity now.

[epic]

Congrats on the very meant to be moment to secure this attractive and versatile VCO. Enjoy

I will be very keen to add one VCO to my group in future.

Cheers

[PPFANBOY]

Originally Posted by epic

Congrats on the very meant to be moment to secure this attractive and versatile VCO. Enjoy

I will be very keen to add one VCO to my group in future.

Cheers

Thank you good sir.

I highly recommend the line. Best of luck with it.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by PPFANBOY

I was near the boutique on Friday and coincidentally walked past.
Turns out it was opening day! Walked in randomly. It was a nice little boutique with a very friendly team. As another sign from God, the exact model (and the only model with the blue dial that they had in stock) was available on the day.

So I did what I had to do.

Early impressions: The watch is beautiful. It looks stunning and is well finished, with a lot of attention to detail. Well designed overall and a good size (for a larger wrist), with many clever features that are lacking with AP and PP. The blue dial is absolutely stunning and shifts from a lighter, metallic looking blue to a deeper dark blue depending on the lighting. There is a certain charm about VC that you understand when you see the watch in person. I'm pretty chuffed to own watches from the entire Big Three/Holy Trinity now.

Congratulations and damn you and every one of you ...

I’m headed to our boutique tomorrow to look at these for the umpteenth time

All of you should be ashamed for such enabling

[locutus49]

I don't know what chuffed means but I hope it is good. Congrats.

Originally Posted by PPFANBOY

I was near the boutique on Friday and coincidentally walked past.
Turns out it was opening day! Walked in randomly. It was a nice little boutique with a very friendly team. As another sign from God, the exact model (and the only model with the blue dial that they had in stock) was available on the day.

So I did what I had to do.

Early impressions: The watch is beautiful. It looks stunning and is well finished, with a lot of attention to detail. Well designed overall and a good size (for a larger wrist), with many clever features that are lacking with AP and PP. The blue dial is absolutely stunning and shifts from a lighter, metallic looking blue to a deeper dark blue depending on the lighting. There is a certain charm about VC that you understand when you see the watch in person. I'm pretty chuffed to own watches from the entire Big Three/Holy Trinity now.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by cleanupinaisle3

I tried on a Gen 3 4500V Overseas the other day, I would be interested in the silver dial actually which I know is the lesser demand one, but I was just curious for others with the same watch, how do you feel about the reliability/durability of the quick-release system?

It seemed a bit... flimsy to me. Just a little spring-loaded hook that looked very thin that hooked onto the little bar between the lugs. It just didn't seem incredibly robust. I'm someone who would be swapping between bracelet and rubber strap fairly often I'd say, not to mention I'm worried about flex and twisting/turning during daily wear.

Any issues? Has the quick release felt like it's suffered at all over time of ownership?

Also is anyone getting any discounts on these? In Toronto the dealer is a boutique so it's not easy to get discounts unfortunately.

I’ll be there tomorrow ... begging for one

[zaydans]

I must say the bracelet on the newer models is a thing of beauty!!

[supersam80]

Originally Posted by locutus49

I don't know what chuffed means but I hope it is good. Congrats.

Chuffed is Australian for happy and satisfied is probably the easiest way to put it :)

And yes, it's a beautiful watch. I need to get to that boutique the next time I'm in the office

[Robbyman]

Originally Posted by supersam80

Chuffed is Australian for happy and satisfied is probably the easiest way to put it :)



And yes, it's a beautiful watch. I need to get to that boutique the next time I'm in the office

Australian. You mean English old chap.

[Toffeeman]

Melbourne boutique just opened. Any discounts to RRP? Wonder they have any dual time available.

[5pastfive]

Maybe something different and less usual. Bi-retrograde

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[DasKptl]

Originally Posted by 5pastfive

Maybe something different and less usual. Bi-retrograde.

I like that dial design.

Patrimony is less boring than Calatrava.

[PPFANBOY]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations and damn you and every one of you ...

I’m headed to our boutique tomorrow to look at these for the umpteenth time

All of you should be ashamed for such enabling

Haha. So...how did you go?

Originally Posted by locutus49

I don't know what chuffed means but I hope it is good. Congrats.

Thank you!

Originally Posted by supersam80

Chuffed is Australian for happy and satisfied is probably the easiest way to put it :)

And yes, it's a beautiful watch. I need to get to that boutique the next time I'm in the office

Originally Posted by Robbyman

Australian. You mean English old chap.

Haha yep. It's a standard English word.

Originally Posted by Toffeeman

Melbourne boutique just opened. Any discounts to RRP? Wonder they have any dual time available.

No discount on RRP. Didn't see one, but they can probably get it in.

Originally Posted by 5pastfive

Maybe something different and less usual. Bi-retrograde

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Very nice. Classy.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by PPFANBOY

Haha. So...how did you go?

I did and they are fantastic watches I didn’t get to see the blue dial, but the SA told me it would be 6 weeks to have one in. I’m pondering my next move ...

[Yaz]

Originally Posted by 5pastfive

Maybe something different and less usual. Bi-retrograde

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Stunning VC !

[Bluside]

Originally Posted by PPFANBOY

I was near the boutique on Friday and coincidentally walked past.
Turns out it was opening day! Walked in randomly. It was a nice little boutique with a very friendly team. As another sign from God, the exact model (and the only model with the blue dial that they had in stock) was available on the day.

So I did what I had to do.

Early impressions: The watch is beautiful. It looks stunning and is well finished, with a lot of attention to detail. Well designed overall and a good size (for a larger wrist), with many clever features that are lacking with AP and PP. The blue dial is absolutely stunning and shifts from a lighter, metallic looking blue to a deeper dark blue depending on the lighting. There is a certain charm about VC that you understand when you see the watch in person. I'm pretty chuffed to own watches from the entire Big Three/Holy Trinity now.

This is my new, must have favorite. Gorgeous.

[PPFANBOY]

It's a great watch. I highly recommend it.

[Gunnroseclose]

Hello everyone, great to join overseas club in TRF :D

[Nacelle]

Great thread guys...

I'm about to spring for the Blue dial Chrono, simply stunning photos of an amazing piece!

[billyeuro]

What’s your guys opinion of the Dual Time variant vs the Chrono (both in Blue version) Ref 7900v?

[madgpol]

I really like the VC chrono but the white background on the date window annoys me.

[Cerachrom]

Originally Posted by billyeuro

What’s your guys opinion of the Dual Time variant vs the Chrono (both in Blue version) Ref 7900v?

I own the reverse panda Chrono and absolutely love the watch although I realize it’s not the blue one. Excellent craftsmanship.


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[impinth06]

Let me chip in mine


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[impinth06]

and the other one I have!


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[TJMike]

Two great VC's!

[Robbyman]

Originally Posted by impinth06

and the other one I have!


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This watch in 39 or 40mm would be my grail. Perfect watch but at 43mm it is too wide, thick and heavy for my skinny wrist.

[Robbyman]

Is this way too big for my 6.5 inch wrist?

[Jace]

Originally Posted by Robbyman

Is this way too big for my 6.5 inch wrist?

It is definitely on the borderline. I have a 7 1/4 inch wrist and it fits me well but it is very flat and very wide.


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[AlyRba]

Originally Posted by Robbyman

Is this way too big for my 6.5 inch wrist?

Looks ok in that shot. But looking from above on your wrist, it will appear big. I have a 6.5 inch wrist too and couldn’t get comfortable with the large sports watch look. I ended up moving it but I miss it. If you are comfortable in wearing a large sports watch that will occupy all of the top of your wrist, you will be ok.

[TJMike]

Originally Posted by Robbyman

Is this way too big for my 6.5 inch wrist?

Not at all. It looks great. It is a sports watch. It is meant to be bold.