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27 July 2009, 02:33 AM | #1 |
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Thinking about a VC Overseas (chronometer)
The VC Overseas has been smiling at me for some time now. Could you please tell me some more about this watch (the chronometer, not the chronograph)? How are VC's watches in the value retention department? I have no intent to flip watches, but it helps if there ever is a time to sell or whatever.
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28 July 2009, 01:53 PM | #2 |
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Not sure about resale, but I've always liked those watches, not so much the chronograph but the chronometer, I think it's a pretty nice looking watch.
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29 July 2009, 05:10 AM | #3 |
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Vacheron Constantin make, imo one of the best watches in the world.
The craftmanship is truly stunning.
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29 July 2009, 05:25 AM | #4 |
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Great watch, very versatile. 150m water resistance, and supremely comfortable. Goes with shorts or suit. It hugs the wrist nicely as well. VC now has rubber and leather options if you want to switch things up. You can usually get enough of a discount that re-sale isn't a huge hit, and this is a very desirable model.
They also just came out with a new version of it, with a Ti bezel. Comes with a rubber and leather strap, not with the bracelet. And the dial is not guilloche, as with the all SS version: Hope that helps.
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love the overseas non-chrono. the dual time version is currently my grail watch...
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29 July 2009, 03:23 PM | #6 |
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why is it, every gerald genta watch i see - there's something i like about it but also something i don't?
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29 July 2009, 04:13 PM | #7 |
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That may be the case, but the Overseas was not designed by Genta. The AP Royal Oak and the PP Nautilus originally were, but even the origin of the current Overseas (the 222) was not designed by Genta, but by Jorg Hysek.
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Beautiful watches, the Overseas has been on my wish list for quite some time. If I could I would buy one.
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Mine should arrive the day after tomorrow. Waiting.....waiting....
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Can't wait for pics!
I have gone back and forth over getting one for a long time. I like the Chronograph, Chronometer & Dual Time.... Hard to decide which I like most. I really have been considering the Dual Time
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the chronometer is absolutely stunning..versatile and great...maker is also top notch, so its perfect overall
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Congratulations, George. Just saw your pic. Incredible watch!
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I love the Overseas Dual Time...
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Yes, they are fantastic watches, i had a choice between the chrono and the AP and there was nothing in it at the end, the new Ti models are beautiful, i keep seeing them and always think that they are up there with the best, in terms of look and function.
The only thing stopping me buying new is the resale value, over here in the UK they all but halve in value after a year or so, so not quite a great deal, but then again so do most expensive watches and if you're buying second hand then that initial loss is already done, a bit like buying nearly new cars.
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I also love the Overseas Chrono, stunning watch...only concern I have is that from what I've heard, the servicing costs are nutty for that watch, on the order of $1500 or so!
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Id love a Dual Time!!!
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Why is the Overseas dual time has a very very similar dial design to the AP Royal Oak dual time?
Enlighten me anyone? And I love the SS overseas with leather strap.. awsome classic! |
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I believe that the overseas uses an in-house movement, right?
And also that the AP RO uses the same one (albeit modified), that's why the dials in the dual times look so similar. But I would like confirmation from an expert.
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They have the same movements, each modified slightly differently.
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The movement in the VC and the AP Dual Time watches is the same, each modified a bit differently.
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i love mine and wear it as much as i can.
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I love the dual time, but of the two I liked the Royal Oak the best. Just a matter of personal preference - and, frankly, it has been so long since I looked at one that looking at these VC pictures make me wonder why I ever preferred the RO.
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VC Overseas Chrono... one of the very best IMHO!
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I think they are fantastics but not so great in value retention....i might be wrong though
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the overseas is a grail watch.. VC is part of the "Holy Trinity" along with Patek and AP.... and only VC has the coveted Geneva Seal
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28 October 2022, 07:06 PM | #28 |
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You just replied to a comment from 2010. At the time of writing his comment, that was a true statement as the 3rd gen was still 6 years from releasing.
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