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Old 2 February 2022, 03:40 AM   #1
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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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Old 2 February 2022, 04:03 AM   #2
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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.
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Old 2 February 2022, 04:05 AM   #3
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Congrats on the great piece!
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Old 2 February 2022, 05:19 AM   #4
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Old 2 February 2022, 05:34 AM   #5
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How did you decide, 3 hander, DT, Chrono. I love your look but thought too large for me. Enjoy your new beauty
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Old 2 February 2022, 05:58 AM   #6
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Beautiful! Enjoy.
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Old 2 February 2022, 06:01 AM   #7
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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.
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Old 2 February 2022, 06:20 AM   #8
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Fantastic watch! Well done


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Old 2 February 2022, 08:43 AM   #9
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I love it! Great choice!! Enjoy
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Old 2 February 2022, 09:40 AM   #10
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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.
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Old 2 February 2022, 11:16 AM   #11
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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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Old 2 February 2022, 11:17 AM   #12
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Another pic…


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Old 2 February 2022, 12:11 PM   #13
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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/
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Old 2 February 2022, 12:59 PM   #14
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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.
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Old 2 February 2022, 01:13 PM   #15
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Old 2 February 2022, 06:07 PM   #16
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Congrats!! Great pickup
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Old 2 February 2022, 10:26 PM   #17
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Old 2 February 2022, 11:06 PM   #18
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Congrats, its the best 5500 dial. It looks better than I imagined on strap.
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Old 2 February 2022, 11:31 PM   #19
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Stunning watch!!!
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Old 3 February 2022, 12:21 AM   #20
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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.

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Old 3 February 2022, 12:38 AM   #21
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That’s a beauty Logan, congratulations
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Old 3 February 2022, 01:04 AM   #22
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Just fantastic think out of all the recent Overseas line that combo is my favorite followed by the blue DT.
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Old 3 February 2022, 03:53 AM   #23
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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
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Old 3 February 2022, 04:20 AM   #24
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What a fantastic and versatile watch, congrats!
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Old 3 February 2022, 10:03 AM   #25
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Old 3 February 2022, 12:36 PM   #26
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Old 4 February 2022, 02:54 AM   #27
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I love the dial, congratulations and wear in good health
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Old 4 February 2022, 04:32 AM   #28
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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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Old 5 February 2022, 09:15 AM   #29
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Awesome pick up , VC does so many things well! the chronos are awesome !
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Old 5 February 2022, 10:12 AM   #30
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Great piece, definitely a watch for all occasions. I do have other Chronos which I really love but are too flashy for work, I had to buy another watch to wear to the office lol
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