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Demonoid · 2 February 2022, 03:40 AM

I decided to pull the trigger on a mint condition VC 5500 and couldn’t be more happy about it. Huge shoutout to Takuya for helping me out with this piece. I love it.

I’m a big fan of PP, AP and Rolex but at the current prices… let’s just say they are for someone else at the moment.

VC on the other hand, great history, amazing movement, three straps included, beautiful dial. I think it’s a no brained considering how the marketing is right now. If you own a VC, don’t be shy and post your pics/comments.

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1sttimerolex · 2 February 2022, 04:03 AM

Huge congrats! Looks great. Love that dial for the chrono. I may be a contrarian, but I also don't mind the placement of the date window at 4:30 either. I briefly considered it, but did feel it was just a little too thick for my 6.5" wrist and went with the simple three hander.

EdwardC · 2 February 2022, 04:05 AM

Congrats on the great piece!

The Kermit · 2 February 2022, 05:19 AM

Beautiful wear in good health

ap1 · 2 February 2022, 05:34 AM

How did you decide, 3 hander, DT, Chrono. I love your look but thought too large for me. Enjoy your new beauty

Pw92676 · 2 February 2022, 05:58 AM

Beautiful! Enjoy.

llngoc · 2 February 2022, 06:01 AM

I have recently discovered VC and it is definitely worth a look aside from usual crowd of PP and Rolex. Not sure why I waited this long to take a closer look at VC.

Giangos · 2 February 2022, 06:20 AM

Fantastic watch! Well done

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rolexfanforlife · 2 February 2022, 08:43 AM

I love it! Great choice!! Enjoy

EEpro · 2 February 2022, 09:40 AM

Congrats! 5500V is a beautiful dial. That watch doesn't have a bad angle to view. Look closely at the sub dials. They are trimmed in high polish where they are sunken. VC will continue to show you things you didn't notice as you own it.

Demonoid · 2 February 2022, 11:16 AM

I’m definitely smitten by this piece. I do have some 3 handed and dual time pieces in my collection, but this creamy black with white dials just sings for me. I will be inspecting the watch closely to see what else does it reveal. Thanks for taking the time to post your comments.

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Demonoid · 2 February 2022, 11:17 AM

Another pic…

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Nathan_ · 2 February 2022, 12:11 PM

Congrats, my favourite dial for the 5500V!

Is it fitted with protective stickers?

If it's within the original 2 years warranty, be sure to register it to extend a further 6 years!

https://services.vacheron-constantin.com/en/

arnage · 3 February 2022, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathan_

Congrats, my favourite dial for the 5500V!

Is it fitted with protective stickers?

If it's within the original 2 years warranty, be sure to register it to extend a further 6 years!

https://services.vacheron-constantin.com/en/

Looks like it has been. I'm guessing watchshells.. as I have a set and the layout is identical

Demonoid · 4 February 2022, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathan_

Congrats, my favourite dial for the 5500V!

Is it fitted with protective stickers?

If it's within the original 2 years warranty, be sure to register it to extend a further 6 years!

https://services.vacheron-constantin.com/en/

I believe that thanks to this post I’ve realized two things:

1. I’m getting old.
2. I need new glasses.

If you don’t point out the stickers, I wouldn’t have picked up on them. :)
Those were factory stickers.

I can’t thank you enough for sending over the link to get the extra warranty. Done and done.

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Nathan_ · 7 February 2022, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demonoid

I believe that thanks to this post I’ve realized two things:

1. I’m getting old.
2. I need new glasses.

If you don’t point out the stickers, I wouldn’t have picked up on them. :)
Those were factory stickers.

I can’t thank you enough for sending over the link to get the extra warranty. Done and done.

Most welcome

PBJ1925 · 2 February 2022, 12:59 PM

Congrats and wear it in health! Love the current gen lines of VCO, from the simple 3 hand to your chrono. Should out to the seller as well. Thanh is great guy, one of the best and trusted sellers here at TRF.

uniqueMR · 2 February 2022, 01:13 PM

Congrats !!

GreenRust · 2 February 2022, 06:07 PM

Congrats!! Great pickup

1William · 2 February 2022, 10:26 PM

Congratulations.

HHIslander · 2 February 2022, 11:06 PM

Congrats, its the best 5500 dial. It looks better than I imagined on strap.

Moose500 · 2 February 2022, 11:31 PM

Stunning watch!!!

RobHK · 3 February 2022, 12:21 AM

Congrats buddy!

I had a very similar reasoning like you and this is the watch to get for people with larger wrists. For the Chrono I actually prefer it to the blue dial, I like the contrasting small dials, compared to the blue on blue. But its a close call, both are great in their own way. It's actually not trading very far above retail either, its been one for sale here in HK for a month now at 15-20% over retail.

My one says hi from HK

brandrea · 3 February 2022, 12:38 AM

That’s a beauty Logan, congratulations

PhilLynott · 3 February 2022, 01:04 AM

Just fantastic think out of all the recent Overseas line that combo is my favorite followed by the blue DT.

CoveWatch · 3 February 2022, 04:20 AM

What a fantastic and versatile watch, congrats!

Urosfan · 3 February 2022, 10:03 AM

congrats

BNA/LION · 3 February 2022, 12:36 PM

Congratulations!

rum77 · 4 February 2022, 02:54 AM

I love the dial, congratulations and wear in good health

Jacked · 5 February 2022, 09:15 AM

Awesome pick up , VC does so many things well! the chronos are awesome !

2 February 2022, 03:40 AM	#1
Demonoid 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 2,483	Vacheron Incoming I decided to pull the trigger on a mint condition VC 5500 and couldn’t be more happy about it. Huge shoutout to Takuya for helping me out with this piece. I love it. I’m a big fan of PP, AP and Rolex but at the current prices… let’s just say they are for someone else at the moment. VC on the other hand, great history, amazing movement, three straps included, beautiful dial. I think it’s a no brained considering how the marketing is right now. If you own a VC, don’t be shy and post your pics/comments. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 February 2022, 05:19 AM	#4
The Kermit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Uk Watch: Sub16610LV /OP/GMT Posts: 1,212	Beautiful wear in good health __________________ Current watches Oyster Perpetual,16610LV “Kermit” Gmt “Coke” Gmt “Batman” CHNR TT “rootbeer”

2 February 2022, 08:43 AM	#9
rolexfanforlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Watch: Sub Posts: 963	I love it! Great choice!! Enjoy __________________ GS: SBGP017; IWC: Big Pilot; Omega: PO diamond; RM: 67-02 (Green); Rolex: 16710, 16520, 116509 (TMOP), 116520, 5513, 1680, 16013 (Tiffany stamped), 116610LV, 124300 x 2 (Celebration; Green), 226570 (polar) Oyster Quartz; Tag: Monaco; VC: Patrimony!

2 February 2022, 09:40 AM	#10
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	Congrats! 5500V is a beautiful dial. That watch doesn't have a bad angle to view. Look closely at the sub dials. They are trimmed in high polish where they are sunken. VC will continue to show you things you didn't notice as you own it. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

2 February 2022, 01:13 PM	#18
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	Congrats !! __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

2 February 2022, 04:03 AM	#2
1sttimerolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Irvine Posts: 194	Huge congrats! Looks great. Love that dial for the chrono. I may be a contrarian, but I also don't mind the placement of the date window at 4:30 either. I briefly considered it, but did feel it was just a little too thick for my 6.5" wrist and went with the simple three hander.

2 February 2022, 04:05 AM	#3
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,602	Congrats on the great piece!

2 February 2022, 05:34 AM	#5
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	How did you decide, 3 hander, DT, Chrono. I love your look but thought too large for me. Enjoy your new beauty

2 February 2022, 05:58 AM	#6
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	Beautiful! Enjoy.

2 February 2022, 06:01 AM	#7
llngoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: USA Posts: 2,649	I have recently discovered VC and it is definitely worth a look aside from usual crowd of PP and Rolex. Not sure why I waited this long to take a closer look at VC.

2 February 2022, 06:20 AM	#8
Giangos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: WG BLRO, Sub C, WG Posts: 1,655	Fantastic watch! Well done Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 February 2022, 11:16 AM	#11
Demonoid 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 2,483	I’m definitely smitten by this piece. I do have some 3 handed and dual time pieces in my collection, but this creamy black with white dials just sings for me. I will be inspecting the watch closely to see what else does it reveal. Thanks for taking the time to post your comments. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 February 2022, 11:17 AM	#12
Demonoid 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Logan Location: USA Posts: 2,483	Another pic… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 February 2022, 12:11 PM	#13
Nathan_ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Australia Posts: 307	Congrats, my favourite dial for the 5500V! Is it fitted with protective stickers? If it's within the original 2 years warranty, be sure to register it to extend a further 6 years! https://services.vacheron-constantin.com/en/

2 February 2022, 12:59 PM	#17
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,319	Congrats and wear it in health! Love the current gen lines of VCO, from the simple 3 hand to your chrono. Should out to the seller as well. Thanh is great guy, one of the best and trusted sellers here at TRF.

2 February 2022, 06:07 PM	#19
GreenRust "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Land of Guinness Posts: 187	Congrats!! Great pickup

2 February 2022, 10:26 PM	#20
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Congratulations.

2 February 2022, 11:06 PM	#21
HHIslander "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Henry Location: USA Posts: 4,288	Congrats, its the best 5500 dial. It looks better than I imagined on strap.

2 February 2022, 11:31 PM	#22
Moose500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: St. Louis Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 353	Stunning watch!!!

3 February 2022, 12:21 AM	#23
RobHK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 191	Congrats buddy! I had a very similar reasoning like you and this is the watch to get for people with larger wrists. For the Chrono I actually prefer it to the blue dial, I like the contrasting small dials, compared to the blue on blue. But its a close call, both are great in their own way. It's actually not trading very far above retail either, its been one for sale here in HK for a month now at 15-20% over retail. My one says hi from HK Attached Images

3 February 2022, 12:38 AM	#24
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,097	That’s a beauty Logan, congratulations

3 February 2022, 01:04 AM	#25
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 784	Just fantastic think out of all the recent Overseas line that combo is my favorite followed by the blue DT. __________________ Breguet 7037 Tradition, 5817 Marine Black, Blue, Silver Patek Philippe 5134P, 5205G-013 Omega NTTD Seamaster A. Lange & Sohne 109.025

3 February 2022, 04:20 AM	#26
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	What a fantastic and versatile watch, congrats!

3 February 2022, 10:03 AM	#27
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	congrats

3 February 2022, 12:36 PM	#28
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,654	Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

4 February 2022, 02:54 AM	#29
rum77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: USA Posts: 204	I love the dial, congratulations and wear in good health

5 February 2022, 09:15 AM	#30
Jacked "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: chicago Posts: 2	Awesome pick up , VC does so many things well! the chronos are awesome !

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