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srvrf · 4 May 2024, 09:51 AM

After about a year on the waiting list and really thinking it would never happen (I thought my SA was just "saying" that he put me on the list). But the stars aligned and on Monday there was a text on my phone to give my SA a call. I called and he asked if I was still interested in the watch and I said "yes." He then said he could make it happen if I was willing and able to pay on the spot and I said another "yes." I'm still in shock because I thought it would never happen, but sometimes it pays to be persistent and lucky.

I've now completed the Trinity and feel like I've got a watch for every occasion. Of course, I'm contemplating some sort of travel time and some sort of calendar (perhaps a more dressy watch). But beyond happy at the moment.

tigerpac · 4 May 2024, 10:12 AM

That's a great one congrats! Dress watch next imo to compliment those beauties.

Dangitsawesome · 4 May 2024, 10:57 AM

Big congrats! This one is very beautiful!

Easy E · 4 May 2024, 11:08 AM

Super nice. Congratulations

nyc2la · 4 May 2024, 11:28 AM

Big congrats!

FrugalGreubel · 4 May 2024, 11:56 AM

Beautiful watch. Congrats on purchase and the amazing collection.

Armis · 4 May 2024, 12:17 PM

Very nice! I’m particularly impressed that this particular choice of pieces, including the VC, have interesting dials or complications as opposed to being standard time/date only.
Which AP model is in the upper left corner?

srvrf · 4 May 2024, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armis

Very nice! I’m particularly impressed that this particular choice of pieces, including the VC, have interesting dials or complications as opposed to being standard time/date only.
Which AP model is in the upper left corner?

The 38mm Royal Oak Chronograph. When I started collecting, I mainly liked chronographs because I liked how the dials looked. I still do like interesting dials, but have grown to like variety in terms of complications and brands.

Pw92676 · 4 May 2024, 01:08 PM

Fantastic! Enjoy!!

agriculture&watches · 4 May 2024, 06:30 PM

Congratulations!!!!!

Ichiran · 4 May 2024, 06:44 PM

Congratulations! Love your trinity + Rolex Collection.

ap1 · 4 May 2024, 08:53 PM

Love it, enjoy

AG23 · 4 May 2024, 09:14 PM

Fantastic addition to a great collection- congratulations.

1William · 4 May 2024, 11:45 PM

Congratulations.

Carguy87 · 7 May 2024, 06:05 PM

Congrats!! Your watch box is full of hitters!

brandrea · 7 May 2024, 07:31 PM

Very nice Steve, congratulations

srvrf · 7 May 2024, 09:42 PM

I appreciate all of the comments. I’m still really surprised I got the call. Every time I’ve emailed or contacted VC I heard variations of how popular the Retrograde was and occasionally they would reply with other watches that were available. I’m definitely a proponent of buying what you like but I also only want watches that I would occasionally choose to wear over ones I already have. It has been a very tough last few years for those of us who like a little brand diversity. Building “relationships” with multiple brands isn’t easy although I guess Patek pulling my AD’s status at least made me direct my efforts towards VC.

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Dangitsawesome · 9 May 2024, 02:32 PM

Congrats!
4000V and 5520V Panda are by far my top favorites among the Overseas collection!

4 May 2024, 09:51 AM	#1
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,156	Incoming VC! After about a year on the waiting list and really thinking it would never happen (I thought my SA was just "saying" that he put me on the list). But the stars aligned and on Monday there was a text on my phone to give my SA a call. I called and he asked if I was still interested in the watch and I said "yes." He then said he could make it happen if I was willing and able to pay on the spot and I said another "yes." I'm still in shock because I thought it would never happen, but sometimes it pays to be persistent and lucky. I've now completed the Trinity and feel like I've got a watch for every occasion. Of course, I'm contemplating some sort of travel time and some sort of calendar (perhaps a more dressy watch). But beyond happy at the moment. Attached Images

4 May 2024, 11:28 AM	#5
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,424	Big congrats! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

7 May 2024, 06:05 PM	#15
Carguy87 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Real Name: Steve Location: Nevada Watch: JC 126660 Posts: 4,532	Congrats!! Your watch box is full of hitters! __________________ Rolex: James Cameron 126660, 126710BLNR jubilee Omega: Speedmaster Moonphase Tag Heuer: Monaco blue dial, Formula One alarm Tudor: Black Bay GMT Opaline

4 May 2024, 10:12 AM	#2
tigerpac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hoboken, NJ Posts: 673	That's a great one congrats! Dress watch next imo to compliment those beauties.

4 May 2024, 10:57 AM	#3
Dangitsawesome "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2024 Location: Taipei Watch: VC Overseas 5520V Posts: 13	Big congrats! This one is very beautiful!

4 May 2024, 11:08 AM	#4
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,069	Super nice. Congratulations

4 May 2024, 11:56 AM	#6
FrugalGreubel 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: NY Watch: Voutilainen (2030) Posts: 807	Beautiful watch. Congrats on purchase and the amazing collection.

4 May 2024, 12:17 PM	#7
Armis "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: . Posts: 1,584	Very nice! I’m particularly impressed that this particular choice of pieces, including the VC, have interesting dials or complications as opposed to being standard time/date only. Which AP model is in the upper left corner?

4 May 2024, 01:08 PM	#9
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	Fantastic! Enjoy!!

4 May 2024, 06:30 PM	#10
agriculture&watches Banned Join Date: Mar 2024 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 596	Congratulations!!!!!

4 May 2024, 06:44 PM	#11
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,162	Congratulations! Love your trinity + Rolex Collection.

4 May 2024, 08:53 PM	#12
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	Love it, enjoy

4 May 2024, 09:14 PM	#13
AG23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Al Location: Australia Posts: 341	Fantastic addition to a great collection- congratulations.

4 May 2024, 11:45 PM	#14
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Congratulations.

7 May 2024, 07:31 PM	#16
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,065	Very nice Steve, congratulations

7 May 2024, 09:42 PM	#17
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,156	I appreciate all of the comments. I’m still really surprised I got the call. Every time I’ve emailed or contacted VC I heard variations of how popular the Retrograde was and occasionally they would reply with other watches that were available. I’m definitely a proponent of buying what you like but I also only want watches that I would occasionally choose to wear over ones I already have. It has been a very tough last few years for those of us who like a little brand diversity. Building “relationships” with multiple brands isn’t easy although I guess Patek pulling my AD’s status at least made me direct my efforts towards VC. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 May 2024, 02:32 PM	#18
Dangitsawesome "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2024 Location: Taipei Watch: VC Overseas 5520V Posts: 13	Congrats! 4000V and 5520V Panda are by far my top favorites among the Overseas collection!

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