Vacheron Overseas

[DR.Golf]

I have decided I 'need' one of these. However, I am stuck, do I get a chrono or a dual time? Or which option, strap or bracelet? Which colour?

This is tough, I have so many other watches I am not trying to fill any holes just want the best option. I don't want a gold, titanium looks good, the new novelty chrono look great too.

I have now seen a couple in the wild an just gotta get one!

What say the collective?

[watchucallit]

I think both are great choices. I have a number of dual time/GMT pieces and chronos-- two of my favorite complications. I own the VC overseas chrono. I don't like the dual time layout as much. I generally don't care about lack of symmetry but this one bothers me a bit. As a chrono-- the VC is a really nice size-- smaller and thiner than most. In terms of the dial--- this drove me nuts trying to choose. I ilke all of the various dial colors. In the end I choose the "grey". I believe this is the only one that is titanium -- but it is only partially titanium and does not have a great affect on the weight. I have no regrets about the chrono vs dual time--- I looked at both.. but I still consider if the white, black or even blue worthy options and think about whether I should have gone with a different option.

The steel bracelet is not an option for the grey titanium but i picked that up separately.

[jjnd08]

Chrono for me. Tried it on about 2 wks back. It's so nice!

[capote]

I would wait to next year, a redesign with an inhouse movement is likely to come.

[watchucallit]

Possible but they said the same thing now for at least the last year or two

Originally Posted by capote

I would wait to next year, a redesign with an inhouse movement is likely to come.

[Constantine]

Originally Posted by watchucallit

Possible but they said the same thing now for at least the last year or two

I am not sure from where you heard this for the previous years, but it is official for next year. There is no guarantee that the inhouse movement will be an better though, I am not terribly impressed with the harmony.

To the original poll question: chrono for me, it is one of my favourite chrono designs. The two novelties are the best dials, but I love the overseas bracelet. I am not sure if it compatible, so you get both strap and bracelet? If not, it would be very hard for me to chose between white dial with bracelet or one of the two novelties with strap.

[cervantes]

Originally Posted by Constantine

I am not sure from where you heard this for the previous years, but it is official for next year. There is no guarantee that the inhouse movement will be an better though, I am not terribly impressed with the harmony.

To the original poll question: chrono for me, it is one of my favourite chrono designs. The two novelties are the best dials, but I love the overseas bracelet. I am not sure if it compatible, so you get both strap and bracelet? If not, it would be very hard for me to chose between white dial with bracelet or one of the two novelties with strap.

If you don't mind me asking, regarding the Harmony, are you not so impressed with the movement or the actual watches that were released?

[Constantine]

Originally Posted by cervantes

If you don't mind me asking, regarding the Harmony, are you not so impressed with the movement or the actual watches that were released?

I like the watches a lot and wish I could afford the grand complication/split chrono! I think the movements are great for the Harmony watches, but maybe not the best for a sports watch like the Overseas. The priority has been to make them as thin and elegant as possible, but this has resulted in compromises (lateral clutch, 3Hz frequency).

Also my guess is that the Overseas will use the movement from the Harmony chrono which a mono pusher that I don't like as much. There might be an Overseas split chrono as well, but this will probably be out of my reach anyway. Let's wait until January to see what they come up with, we might be pleasantly surprised.

[watchucallit]

I just was stating there were a number of rumors over the last few years about this release. I did not know it is official for next year

Originally Posted by Constantine

I am not sure from where you heard this for the previous years, but it is official for next year. There is no guarantee that the inhouse movement will be an better though, I am not terribly impressed with the harmony.

To the original poll question: chrono for me, it is one of my favourite chrono designs. The two novelties are the best dials, but I love the overseas bracelet. I am not sure if it compatible, so you get both strap and bracelet? If not, it would be very hard for me to chose between white dial with bracelet or one of the two novelties with strap.

[PJ S]

Originally Posted by capote

I would wait to next year, a redesign with an inhouse movement is likely to come.

Along with a serious hike in price (and service cost) - just buy pre-owned now and enjoy for a while, and if the new model ever materialises and is better looking, make a move on it then.

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by PJ S

Along with a serious hike in price (and service cost) - just buy pre-owned now and enjoy for a while, and if the new model ever materialises and is better looking, make a move on it then.

Agreed.

[GB-man]

This one!


Love the ti.

[Demonoid]

Originally Posted by GB-man

This one!


Love the ti.

That's the one to get.

[Constantine]

Originally Posted by Demonoid

That's the one to get.

Have you actually seen the 9015 novelty mentioned in the poll? I think there is no comparison with the old ti.

[DR.Golf]

Originally Posted by Constantine

Have you actually seen the 9015 novelty mentioned in the poll? I think there is no comparison with the old ti.

In the pics it looks great! The white looks great but not sure how legible the white would be for someone who needs readers.

If you have seen it please expand.

[cervantes]

Originally Posted by DR.Golf

In the pics it looks great! The white looks great but not sure how legible the white would be for someone who needs readers.

If you have seen it please expand.

I found the white dial to be pretty legible as it has large hands. Certainly better than the RO in white.

[Racerdj]

[Excellent
QUOTE=GB-man;5941046]This one!


Love the ti.[/QUOTE]

[subtona]

[Manofsteelpt]

If you need/want a blue themed watch, the blue dial Chrono on strap is a beauty. If not, the silver Chrono on bracelet is more versatile and quite nice too.
Have you tried on the bracelet? For ME, I didn't think it was very comfy, when I had mine but many love the comfort level of it.

[Igor01]

I've had my Deep Stream Chrono for close to two years now and as much as I still love its reserved understated look (and the comfort of the rubber strap as well as the absolutely mind-blowing ability to resist any kind of scratches and marks), I like the idea of the new novelty 9015 with the yellow hands and marks. An elegant and measured colour accent does this watch good (that's why I voted for this model). Although I would have preferred to keep white seconds chrono markers on the dial. And I'd change the hands colour to a bit more orange-ish rather than just yellow.

I also love the silver/white chrono model but it may be too extroverted in some situations due to the polished bezel and steel bracelet. Still, a gorgeous look with a serious wrist presence if that's what you are looking for.

Curious to find out what you end up selecting :)

[jnelson3097]

The chrono on the bracelet is amazing. I tried this on at Govberg awhile back but given the choice, I'd get the blue dial.

[psv]

Love the ti/Deepstream but the new Novelty version with yellow accent is just stunning!

[h999r]

chrono bracelet .. the one and only

[Celter]

This watch looks much better with the bracelet. And the bracelet is probably the best in business.

[CWIN]

Chrono, blue dial, bracelet.