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Doesn’t make a lick of sense to me either, especially since you can’t go custom or non oem w the 4500V due to the easy clip on thing . Fighting for straps is idiotic especially when they sell them for bloody rubber at 350 bucks a pop . I say offer some colors yellow orange Camo whatever offer some options please |
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#1622 |
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Slightly smaller than 15500 but not significantly different
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#1623 | |
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Count me in as someone it doesn’t make sense to. We are talking about rubber straps here, not actual watches. Why would it be that difficult to make or obtain a bunch of rubber straps in different colors? Very strange argument. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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There are other striking things that separate them, like the the bracelet that's not tapered for the 4500, or the much more "shiny", "jewel" side of an AP while the VC is more robust and "object". Moreover, the Overseas is effectively more versatile (superior waterproofing, antimagnetism, ...). They are complementary, we can very well have both. Identical DNA (sportswatch with integrated bracelet), in the same league but different.
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#1626 |
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![]() Approximately 6.3-6.4 inch wrist for reference. Wears a bit smaller on rubber strap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Real Name: Raja
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Beautiful capture of that captivating blue dial.. I once met a fellow enthusiast who at that time owned a FPJ Chronometre Bleu.. he made a joke that VC uses the blue dials that FPJ did not want to use. We did laugh at it but in my mind, I was like.. Dude.. shut the front door.. you do not know what you talking about.
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Amazing capture of the blue dial
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I tried on the 15500 before too but it looks and feels big to me. The 4500v no doubt it’s not a small watch as I can feel it’s heft and presence, it still wears better than the 15500. I have a 37mm 15450 and that looks puny beside the 4500v. Both wear different but that’s the beautify of having different types of watches for different look isn’t it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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#1632 |
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Pics taken to show the side of the watch and lug to lug on my 6.25 inch wrist.
It’s not that bad and it’s wearable. ![]() ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I rang the number listed on the Vacheron Constantin website for Asutralia today and was told that both the blue and black dial three handers can not be ordered due to overwhelming demand. She said the boutique can put you on a "wishlist" but I couldn't work out what that actually meant as the lady's English wasn't the best.
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#1634 | |
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This is a better set up than other brands IMHO as true capital light flippers are weeded out via the 50% deposit they hold for up to a year. Sent from my SM-G780G using Tapatalk
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#1635 | |
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I talked to an Auth Dealer here in Hong Kong the other week, they had no allocations at all, for blacks, but they expected to get new allocations within 6 months. And then expected waiting times for delivery of 12 months. But in boutique the black has still been available. Difference being Boutique gave no discount and AD said can give 5-10% discount depending on popularity at the time. Perhaps in Australia you got the AD answer? |
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That's why I rang VC direct to get a definite answer about local availability. They took my details for the wishlist and said they pass them on to the VC boutique (only one here) who will be in touch when they become available again. |
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#1637 | |
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I would express interest in your preferred colour and make it clear you will pay a deposit and wait. Vacheron still seems to want to serve enthusiasts rather than just big spenders like some other brands. Good luck ![]() ![]() Sent from my SM-G780G using Tapatalk
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#1638 | |
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I know the lady you spoke to. Liz. Her English doesn’t come across great over the phone but she is actually very eloquent in person. The story is that they are allocated a set number of each of these each year. This is new to VC and it is in response to the drastic increase in demand that the overseas range has experienced this year. Once their quota is filled, that’s it until their next allocation is released. What this means for you is probably something like a Rolex waiting list. Nowhere near as severe. Go in and see them, talk to her and the manager, Warren. You may get a spot on their next allocation as described above. Also, if you are offered a piece, it’s 30% down and then your watch will arrive in 4-6 months. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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#1639 |
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Thanks mate. I'm in QLD and was going to fly down to visit the boutique but then they had their latest lockdown. Once they open up again I'll squeeze in a quick day trip. I much prefer in person as well.
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#1640 | |
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The lady in Singapore boutique also told me they are no longer accepting deposits for the black diamond. This should be a directive from HQ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Even the non overseas stainless steel blue dials seem to be in demand now. My sales guy told me he had a 4600E/110A-B487 (fifty six line stainless steel blue dial boutique exclusive) on Friday just in stock from HQ and today (Monday) messaged me to tell me its been sold! Guess people are starting to look for substitutes.
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#1642 | |
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#1643 |
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no not that one. I listed the reference in my post so not sure how it got confused but here is the link.
https://www.vacheron-constantin.com/...110a-b487.html |
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#1645 | |
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For example, my deep-sea is 15mm ish thick but wears fine as some of that thickness is in the caseback. I had a tudor black bay, similar thickness, but flat case back made it wear thicker and I didn't like the profile. My speedmaster is also about 15mm thick but as some of that is case back and hesalite crystal the profile doesn't feel thick at all. By no means being confrontational here, just trying to give some thoughts as how a watch "wears" is very subjective IMO unless you are talking ultrathin vs Royal Oak offshore :) Sent from my SM-G780G using Tapatalk
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The VC is 11mm thick, and the Czapek 10.6mm.
0.4mm gap is imperfectible to the eye ... We convince ourselves as best we can ! ![]() All of these watches are smaller than a 12.5mm Submariner. The Sub is known to be a bulky watch to you guys ?!
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Here's a good photo of a 116610, 116600 and 116660 from a Horobox article. The sub and sea dweller don't look much different to me in thickness but they do have a slightly different shape. The sub is 13mm vs 15.5mm for the sea dweller according to the article. ![]() Sent from my SM-G780G using Tapatalk
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Sorry if I upset anyone, that wasn't my intention. I love the Overseas and was quite surprised by how it just didn't come together for me on my (small) wrist...
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#1649 | |
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![]() I have the 4500v. I prefer the layout of the dual time 7900v but the marginal increase in thickness of about 1.5-2mm was enough to make me prefer the 4500v so I totally get your point. ![]() Sent from my SM-G780G using Tapatalk
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#1650 |
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I've had both the silver 4500v and currently have the blue 7900v and the 4500v actually wears bigger. The dualtime has better proportions and sits better on my wrist.
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