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sinkholeninja · 13 January 2025, 07:13 PM

They did it, finally!

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/in...ntin-222-steel

HL65 · 13 January 2025, 07:20 PM

Interest is registered. Let’s go!

ChetBaker · 13 January 2025, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Interest is registered. Let’s go!

Same here. This could pair nicely with my cdv.

HL65 · 13 January 2025, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ChetBaker

Same here. This could pair nicely with my cdv.

Will pair amazingly well with my platinum CDV and platinum 1921. Can’t wait!

mongrelnomoad · 13 January 2025, 08:01 PM

Wish it had the steel-coloured dial.

ChetBaker · 13 January 2025, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Will pair amazingly well with my platinum CDV and platinum 1921. Can’t wait!

No doubt about that. The VC triumvirate!

Ichiran · 13 January 2025, 08:17 PM

Wow just wow!

brandrea · 13 January 2025, 08:21 PM

HMHM · 13 January 2025, 08:34 PM

Registered my interest today! Fingers crossed for an allocation this year!

John Doyle · 13 January 2025, 10:49 PM

Should be priced at 30k USD including taxes max. I see VC is riding the wave, good for them!

1William · 13 January 2025, 10:52 PM

I saw this and appreciate the looks and the retro vibe of the watch. For me it is to small, movement not to specs for such an expensive watch, water resistance not there and the integrated bracelet will be a nightmare to fit and wear comfortably. And most importantly, too expensive for what it is for me.

Cru Jones · 13 January 2025, 10:59 PM

ButtButt · 13 January 2025, 11:19 PM

Wow that is so much better than the gold one, registered my interest as well.

llngoc · 13 January 2025, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1William

I saw this and appreciate the looks and the retro vibe of the watch. For me it is to small, movement not to specs for such an expensive watch, water resistance not there and the integrated bracelet will be a nightmare to fit and wear comfortably. And most importantly, too expensive for what it is for me.

222 does not wear small at all even it is spec at 37. I passed the gold as I cannot wear colored metal due to skin tone. The watch is more a sporty dress watch like a RO Jumbo. So 50m WR is not unexpected. The bracelet should not be a concern as it is supple and comfortable to wear. In steel, it should wear better than the gold version which I tried.

My SA is in Geneva and he just “surprised” me and told me he already have me down for one before me asking. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh soon.

Lkdub24 · 14 January 2025, 12:21 AM

Nice to see they released it in steel. Interestingly priced the same as APs Jumbo.

Maybe the minority here, but I wished they made the dial in charcoal/grey and kept it monochrome like the gold version.

Easy E · 14 January 2025, 12:30 AM

What a great release

mongrelnomoad · 14 January 2025, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lkdub24

Nice to see they released it in steel. Interestingly priced the same as APs Jumbo.

Maybe the minority here, but I wished they made the dial in charcoal/grey and kept it monochrome like the gold version.

Fully agree. I’d be knocking down the door of the local VC boutique.

GGGMT · 14 January 2025, 12:38 AM

Sick sick sick!

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GB-man · 14 January 2025, 12:45 AM

They have other watches I prefer. I’m sure plenty of takers.

sss205 · 14 January 2025, 01:07 AM

This looks awesome to me. I've registered my interest and contacted the boutique. Pricing here makes sense especially as it's still cheaper than the AP RO Jumbo Extra Thing and funny enough the VC is thinner as well.

The pricing is also easier to stomach than the $74k for the gold version.

Stupot · 14 January 2025, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 1William

I saw this and appreciate the looks and the retro vibe of the watch. For me it is to small, movement not to specs for such an expensive watch, water resistance not there and the integrated bracelet will be a nightmare to fit and wear comfortably. And most importantly, too expensive for what it is for me.

I have to say I agree with you on every aspect.

Yep.

Audevache · 14 January 2025, 01:50 AM

Same here, want one! So much prettier (to me) than a Nautilus and a perfect complement to my 16202. Just pinged my SA. Let's see how long this will take.

I love the yellow gold one when they offered it to me but couldn't pull of the color.

The only minor "downside" is the dial color - I already have way too many blue dials. But it looks like a pretty dark hue.

raclaims · 14 January 2025, 02:03 AM

Took them long enough LOL

I'm trying it on Wednesday...will report back.

sensui · 14 January 2025, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Will pair amazingly well with my platinum CDV and platinum 1921. Can’t wait!

Agreed my friend. I believe it will pair nicely with those. Looking forward to growing my VC collection this year also including this one. Beautiful release. Thanks for sharing content everyone.

HL65 · 14 January 2025, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by raclaims

Took them long enough LOL

I'm trying it on Wednesday...will report back.

Let me know my friend!

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Originally Posted by sensui

Agreed my friend. I believe it will pair nicely with those. Looking forward to growing my VC collection this year also including this one. Beautiful release. Thanks for sharing content everyone.

Look forward to seeing what you get my friend!

trackingtime · 14 January 2025, 02:43 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm3RpDUUCN8

Going to try it on soon

bioyuki · 14 January 2025, 02:47 AM

Great release, but add it to the list of unobtainable watches though for most folks. Maybe in a few years when the hype dies down a bit…

texasmade · 14 January 2025, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by raclaims

Took them long enough LOL

I'm trying it on Wednesday...will report back.

My guess is they had this ready to go since the gold 222 was launched but were waiting for sales to slow before releasing the steel version knowing this would be a huge hit.

Cru Jones · 14 January 2025, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Lkdub24

Nice to see they released it in steel. Interestingly priced the same as APs Jumbo.

Maybe the minority here, but I wished they made the dial in charcoal/grey and kept it monochrome like the gold version.

I quite like the blue, but it does seem like a missed opportunity to go with the grey, which is historically relevant for the 222 and would have set it even further apart from the Nautilus and RO. You're right, it would have made a killer (and coherent) pair with the YG.

Anyway, if I had the means, my name would already be down for the blue.

Who knows.................maybe they are reserving the grey for a square 222 in a couple of years?

Enzo954 · 14 January 2025, 03:20 AM

I like it but don't love it for some reason.

13 January 2025, 07:13 PM	#1
sinkholeninja "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Zeus Location: London Watch: Ocean 2000 Posts: 1,035	Vacheron 222 in steel They did it, finally! https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/in...ntin-222-steel __________________ Lange (ref. Saxonia Thin RG); Vacheron C. (ref. 3110v); Ressence (ref. Type 8); Rolex Explorer (ref. 124270); Rolex Sub (ref. 126610LV); Porsche Design IWC (ref. Ocean 2000); Seiko (ref. SLA039)

13 January 2025, 07:20 PM	#2
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13 January 2025, 08:01 PM	#5
mongrelnomoad 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Here and there... Posts: 1,913	Wish it had the steel-coloured dial.

13 January 2025, 08:17 PM	#7
Ichiran 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,222	Wow just wow!

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13 January 2025, 08:34 PM	#9
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,534	Registered my interest today! Fingers crossed for an allocation this year!

13 January 2025, 10:49 PM	#10
John Doyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: US Posts: 805	Should be priced at 30k USD including taxes max. I see VC is riding the wave, good for them!

13 January 2025, 10:52 PM	#11
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,372	I saw this and appreciate the looks and the retro vibe of the watch. For me it is to small, movement not to specs for such an expensive watch, water resistance not there and the integrated bracelet will be a nightmare to fit and wear comfortably. And most importantly, too expensive for what it is for me.

13 January 2025, 10:59 PM	#12
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13 January 2025, 11:19 PM	#13
ButtButt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Asia Posts: 886	Wow that is so much better than the gold one, registered my interest as well.

14 January 2025, 12:21 AM	#15
Lkdub24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 120	Nice to see they released it in steel. Interestingly priced the same as APs Jumbo. Maybe the minority here, but I wished they made the dial in charcoal/grey and kept it monochrome like the gold version.

14 January 2025, 12:30 AM	#16
Easy E "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,323	What a great release

14 January 2025, 12:38 AM	#18
GGGMT 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,437	Sick sick sick! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 January 2025, 01:07 AM	#20
sss205 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Athens, GA Watch: Rolex Sub. Posts: 123	This looks awesome to me. I've registered my interest and contacted the boutique. Pricing here makes sense especially as it's still cheaper than the AP RO Jumbo Extra Thing and funny enough the VC is thinner as well. The pricing is also easier to stomach than the $74k for the gold version.

14 January 2025, 01:50 AM	#22
Audevache "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: Europe Posts: 275	Same here, want one! So much prettier (to me) than a Nautilus and a perfect complement to my 16202. Just pinged my SA. Let's see how long this will take. I love the yellow gold one when they offered it to me but couldn't pull of the color. The only minor "downside" is the dial color - I already have way too many blue dials. But it looks like a pretty dark hue.

14 January 2025, 02:03 AM	#23
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,631	Took them long enough LOL I'm trying it on Wednesday...will report back.

14 January 2025, 02:47 AM	#27
bioyuki "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: California Posts: 99	Great release, but add it to the list of unobtainable watches though for most folks. Maybe in a few years when the hype dies down a bit…

14 January 2025, 03:20 AM	#30
Enzo954 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: USA Posts: 187	I like it but don't love it for some reason.

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