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landroverking · 31 August 2009, 05:11 AM

Daytona owners. Would you rather buy a second Daytona or a VC Overseas and why?

forza1976 · 31 August 2009, 05:15 AM

I would buy the VC because I certainly don't need another of the same watch. I like variety but of course this is a personal choice.

BigHat · 31 August 2009, 05:24 AM

Had both, still have the VC OS. Both great watches.

To me the VC has a better bracelet, a cleaner bezel and a date function. Would also rather have a Cosmo and OS instead of two SS Daytonas (B&W). May think otherwise if you're going with a gold one with a hot dial though.

landroverking · 31 August 2009, 05:27 AM

Thanks, most likely Pink Gold, but also eyeing the YG and White gold models. VC would be in pink gold with a strap as my first choice. The VC with 18K band is up there in price.

BigHat · 31 August 2009, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by landroverking

Thanks, most likely Pink Gold, but also eyeing the YG and White gold models. VC would be in pink gold with a strap as my first choice. The VC with 18K band is up there in price.

Thinking of selling my SS OS and getting this one too. Just stunning.

landroverking · 31 August 2009, 05:38 AM

Matt you have a great collection. That is the one I think I am looking at pre-owned in pink gold, limited to US only...are we looking at the same watch. I won't be able to pull the trigger until spring.

WatchSnob · 31 August 2009, 07:30 AM

Id say the VC without a doubt but you can't go wrong with either.

If you already have a Daytona I think the VC for sure!

Art 1 · 31 August 2009, 08:20 AM

I would get the Overseas.

Tools · 31 August 2009, 08:23 AM

C'mon guys.............

It's a Rolex Forum......

..... The proper answer is the Daytona...of course.........

SDDS · 31 August 2009, 08:53 AM

i would get the VC

improviz · 31 August 2009, 10:07 AM

I'd get (and in fact have been considering the purchase of) a VC, but I'd be reluctant to get a new one, as I've seen used ones sell (new-style face, band, etc) for well under $10K (one as low as $6K, and this wasn't an oldie, was a newer one w/new face, band, etc), an amazingly low price for a watch carrrying a pert near $18K list price.

But I was detoured by the purchase of the sub, so unless I get a screamin' deal on one, I'll be staying w/what I've got until next year, per contractual agreement w/the wifey!

haakon59 · 31 August 2009, 11:23 AM

I would get the VC in part because I like variety in my collection. The two are completely in difference classes watchwise. I would be mindful that a VC will cost around $1600.00 for servicing, compared to around $400.00 for a Rolex. But if this is not an issue for you, I would think the VC would be a great addition to your collection. VC is the oldest mechanical watchmaker in the world, more that 250 years old at the moment. It all depends on what you want in terms of watch "values" so to speak. The VC is polished by hand, etc., Rolex is a mass produced watch--wonderfully reliable and inexpensive to maintain. But I have also heard nothing but good things about VC also. Best of luck.

landroverking · 31 August 2009, 11:45 AM

$1600 for VC service would not be a good thing since I plan to buy pre-owned. That may just make up my mind. The last time I had my Daytona service it cost $650 and it had some real issues not just clean and oil change.

wcl884 · 31 August 2009, 12:39 PM

I am also planing on selling my Overseas SS for the Rose Gold. I am trying to go for the 18K RG Bracelet though, as I've recently been bitten by the RG bug - but given the current economic times, it's hard to justify dropping 32K+ (after hard haggling) on it.

Landroverking - if I'm not mistaken, the new issues of VC this year include the non-special edition of RG on strap. Although it would be hard to find one pre-owned at this moment. Give it a bit (easier said than done) before they hit the pre-owned market.

I was also looking at the AP RO chrono - not the AP ROO, but the RO Chrono with display back (fantastic 21K rotor visible!) but only 50M WR. Older style comes in 36-39MM and new in-house movement comes in 40MM. 1 AP ROO is too much for me - direct competition with PAM 161 on "roll-up your sleeves because your damn watch is too thick day"

wcl884 · 31 August 2009, 12:41 PM

I sent my SS Overseas to the SPA - full service (lubs, buffing-lots, etc.), no replacement parts, it was less than $1100 USD last year. Has the price gone up to $1600?

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Originally Posted by landroverking

$1600 for VC service would not be a good thing since I plan to buy pre-owned. That may just make up my mind. The last time I had my Daytona service it cost $650 and it had some real issues not just clean and oil change.

Singslinger · 31 August 2009, 12:44 PM

Is your proposed second Daytona S/S, TT or full-gold? If you already have a S/S, then buying a nice TT or even full-gold Daytona might be a worthwhile option. Personally, I've been looking at the TT version with the "Paul Newman'' dial that was previously only available on the full-gold model.

Having said that, VC is a very respected name in the world of watches and you probably won't go wrong there either.

kkchome · 31 August 2009, 01:39 PM

I love the Overseas. Beautiful watch!

Watchdog · 31 August 2009, 02:44 PM

Daytona

landroverking · 31 August 2009, 09:23 PM

My current Daytona is TT looking at either pink, yellow or white gold.

Gaijin · 31 August 2009, 09:57 PM

Daytona. No brainer for me.

greekbum · 31 August 2009, 10:16 PM

Daytona

mcoccia · 31 August 2009, 10:24 PM

As an owner of both a SS Daytona and a SS VS OS Chrono I would choose the VC.

I did choose the SS VC over a YG Daytona.

Art 1 · 1 September 2009, 05:50 AM

Curious to know, those that voted Daytona. Have you ever handled a VC Overseas?

kkwn98 · 1 September 2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Curious to know, those that voted Daytona. Have you ever handled a VC Overseas?

Yes, I have indeed handled a Vacheron Overseas, both the old style and the subsequently updated style, the former in yellow gold, yellow gold bracelet and the latter in rose gold, rose gold bracelet. Sure they're beautiful, but I ended up getting a yellow gold Daytona instead.

scottschoe · 1 September 2009, 06:20 AM

Overseas - I was able to try one on recently. Great watch, especially if you already have a Daytona.

31 August 2009, 05:11 AM	#1
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Daytona Vs. Overseas Daytona owners. Would you rather buy a second Daytona or a VC Overseas and why?

31 August 2009, 05:15 AM	#2
forza1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: matt Location: Denver Posts: 608	I would buy the VC because I certainly don't need another of the same watch. I like variety but of course this is a personal choice. __________________ Current Collection Rolex SS Daytona WD IWC Big Pilot PAM Black Seal 183 Omega SS Triple Date TW Steel CEO

31 August 2009, 08:23 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	C'mon guys............. It's a Rolex Forum...... ..... The proper answer is the Daytona...of course......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

31 August 2009, 08:53 AM	#10
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	i would get the VC __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

31 August 2009, 10:07 AM	#11
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	I'd get (and in fact have been considering the purchase of) a VC, but I'd be reluctant to get a new one, as I've seen used ones sell (new-style face, band, etc) for well under $10K (one as low as $6K, and this wasn't an oldie, was a newer one w/new face, band, etc), an amazingly low price for a watch carrrying a pert near $18K list price. But I was detoured by the purchase of the sub, so unless I get a screamin' deal on one, I'll be staying w/what I've got until next year, per contractual agreement w/the wifey! __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

31 August 2009, 05:24 AM	#3
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Had both, still have the VC OS. Both great watches. To me the VC has a better bracelet, a cleaner bezel and a date function. Would also rather have a Cosmo and OS instead of two SS Daytonas (B&W). May think otherwise if you're going with a gold one with a hot dial though.

31 August 2009, 05:27 AM	#4
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Thanks, most likely Pink Gold, but also eyeing the YG and White gold models. VC would be in pink gold with a strap as my first choice. The VC with 18K band is up there in price.

31 August 2009, 05:38 AM	#6
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Matt you have a great collection. That is the one I think I am looking at pre-owned in pink gold, limited to US only...are we looking at the same watch. I won't be able to pull the trigger until spring.

31 August 2009, 07:30 AM	#7
WatchSnob Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: US Posts: 460	Id say the VC without a doubt but you can't go wrong with either. If you already have a Daytona I think the VC for sure!

31 August 2009, 08:20 AM	#8
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I would get the Overseas.

31 August 2009, 11:23 AM	#12
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	I would get the VC in part because I like variety in my collection. The two are completely in difference classes watchwise. I would be mindful that a VC will cost around $1600.00 for servicing, compared to around $400.00 for a Rolex. But if this is not an issue for you, I would think the VC would be a great addition to your collection. VC is the oldest mechanical watchmaker in the world, more that 250 years old at the moment. It all depends on what you want in terms of watch "values" so to speak. The VC is polished by hand, etc., Rolex is a mass produced watch--wonderfully reliable and inexpensive to maintain. But I have also heard nothing but good things about VC also. Best of luck.

31 August 2009, 11:45 AM	#13
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	$1600 for VC service would not be a good thing since I plan to buy pre-owned. That may just make up my mind. The last time I had my Daytona service it cost $650 and it had some real issues not just clean and oil change.

31 August 2009, 12:39 PM	#14
wcl884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 353	I am also planing on selling my Overseas SS for the Rose Gold. I am trying to go for the 18K RG Bracelet though, as I've recently been bitten by the RG bug - but given the current economic times, it's hard to justify dropping 32K+ (after hard haggling) on it. Landroverking - if I'm not mistaken, the new issues of VC this year include the non-special edition of RG on strap. Although it would be hard to find one pre-owned at this moment. Give it a bit (easier said than done) before they hit the pre-owned market. I was also looking at the AP RO chrono - not the AP ROO, but the RO Chrono with display back (fantastic 21K rotor visible!) but only 50M WR. Older style comes in 36-39MM and new in-house movement comes in 40MM. 1 AP ROO is too much for me - direct competition with PAM 161 on "roll-up your sleeves because your damn watch is too thick day"

31 August 2009, 12:44 PM	#16
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Is your proposed second Daytona S/S, TT or full-gold? If you already have a S/S, then buying a nice TT or even full-gold Daytona might be a worthwhile option. Personally, I've been looking at the TT version with the "Paul Newman'' dial that was previously only available on the full-gold model. Having said that, VC is a very respected name in the world of watches and you probably won't go wrong there either.

31 August 2009, 01:39 PM	#17
kkchome "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 162	I love the Overseas. Beautiful watch! __________________ ♛ Rolex Submariner (14060M) \| Explorer 2 White Dial (16570) \| Day Date (1803) ♛ Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (15400) \| Edward Piguet (15015ST) Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronometer (42042) \| Overseas Chronograph (49140) JLC Master Control Hometime (Q1628420)

31 August 2009, 02:44 PM	#18
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Daytona

31 August 2009, 09:23 PM	#19
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	My current Daytona is TT looking at either pink, yellow or white gold.

31 August 2009, 09:57 PM	#20
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Daytona. No brainer for me.

31 August 2009, 10:16 PM	#21
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Daytona __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

31 August 2009, 10:24 PM	#22
mcoccia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 216	As an owner of both a SS Daytona and a SS VS OS Chrono I would choose the VC. I did choose the SS VC over a YG Daytona.

1 September 2009, 05:50 AM	#23
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Curious to know, those that voted Daytona. Have you ever handled a VC Overseas?

1 September 2009, 06:20 AM	#25
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Overseas - I was able to try one on recently. Great watch, especially if you already have a Daytona. __________________ __________________

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