Official vacheron overseas thread!!

[Spartan2009]

Originally Posted by Spartans71

A couple of years ago, I talked to an AD about getting a 4500 or a 7900. I finally received the Dual Time a couple of weeks ago and couldn't be happier. Amongst all my watches including an AP 15500, I am most impressed with this Dual Time. It's also my first watch with a date subdial. Not sure if it looks better on the steel bracelet or rubber strap? (of note, I'm currently waiting for an alligator strap that I have ordered for this watch)

Congratulations on your Overseas. I love VC as a Maison, but I cannot stand the VC/Richmont AD here in Houston. I have been kicking around the idea of trying to work with the NYC boutique. I would love to add an Overseas to my collection one day.

[RaZCaL]

Originally Posted by Afroman787

Question for you guys. I am just getting into VC. I am very interested getting a blue 4500v. I spoke with SA and he said 8 year wait. However if I buy an 82172 (which I do really like) it’ll probably be a 4. Month wait for the 4500v. Does this seem reasonable or is the SA just trying to get me to buy a non overseas watch?


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I can tell you this about VC boutique. It is all about relationships like all other desirable brands. Purchasing another watch will most definitely increase your chance on getting a VCO. Is it guaranteed? Probably not. The store wants to see a purchase history. Unfortunately, there are just too few watches produced to meet the demand. However, I will tell you this - be persistent by stopping by often to express your interest and chat with your SA.

[rico7rico]

Originally Posted by Afroman787

Question for you guys. I am just getting into VC. I am very interested getting a blue 4500v. I spoke with SA and he said 8 year wait. However if I buy an 82172 (which I do really like) it’ll probably be a 4. Month wait for the 4500v. Does this seem reasonable or is the SA just trying to get me to buy a non overseas watch?


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SAs are SAs. They will always try to get you to buy.

So whether 82172 is justified depends on your pocket. Are you planning to buy 2 watches from VC within a year?

Personally, I won't buy a watch for the potential access for another watch. I just hate this watch game.

[Afroman787]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

Congratulations on your Overseas. I love VC as a Maison, but I cannot stand the VC/Richmont AD here in Houston. I have been kicking around the idea of trying to work with the NYC boutique. I would love to add an Overseas to my collection one day.

I can tell you personally that the staff at nyc are horrible. Very standoffish


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[Afroman787]

Originally Posted by bravodeltawhiskey

Call VC boutique directly or contact the Eboutique

I spoke to eboutique. Kind of the same reply. 8 years for non customers significantly less for previous purchase history


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[rico7rico]

Originally Posted by Afroman787

I spoke to eboutique. Kind of the same reply. 8 years for non customers significantly less for previous purchase history


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I have an incoming 7900v black dial. The wait is around 6 months with no purchase history. My SA told me the reason he allocates the watch to me is because I showed him genuine interests of watches when I talked to him.

I feel like you just need to talk to different SAs. Find one that is friendly. Then you will have a shot.

P.S. each incoming watch can be allocated to you so 8 years is just a fake number. Apparently I "beat" other people in the line bc of my profile and relationship with the SA.

[raclaims]

Originally Posted by Afroman787

I can tell you personally that the staff at nyc are horrible. Very standoffish


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I’m sorry to hear that as the staff at the Nyc boutique have always been over the top stellar to me and my other friends etc

I’m literally shocked to hear otherwise - you sure you didn’t accidentally walk in next door to breitling? Lol

[RaZCaL]

Originally Posted by raclaims

I’m sorry to hear that as the staff at the Nyc boutique have always been over the top stellar to me and my other friends etc

I’m literally shocked to hear otherwise - you sure you didn’t accidentally walk in next door to breitling? Lol

I concur! All the SAs there are super welcoming. His experience must be an anomaly.

[Spartans71]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

Congratulations on your Overseas. I love VC as a Maison, but I cannot stand the VC/Richmont AD here in Houston. I have been kicking around the idea of trying to work with the NYC boutique. I would love to add an Overseas to my collection one day.

Thank you. I bought mine at the New York boutique. First class. Best watch buying experience. Good luck

[Spartans71]

Originally Posted by RaZCaL

I concur! All the SAs there are super welcoming. His experience must be an anomaly.

I concur as well. All the best

[Watchflair]

Originally Posted by Spartans71

Thank you. I bought mine at the New York boutique. First class. Best watch buying experience. Good luck

Same here - NYC was top notch!


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[westbeach]

To DT owners. Can you describe the feel of the crown when unlocking and locking it?

I’ve gone back the last 10 pages of this thread. Here is what I can add:

DT received end of December
1.) traditional box. (Not wallet and travel pouch)
2.) no hang tag
3.) no paper certificate
4.) received alligator strap

I worked myself up to like the calf strap when I got the call so pleasantly surprised to get the alligator. I guess it’s a nice trade for no paper certificate and tag but in reality, the package for all would have been best.

[Spartan2009]

Originally Posted by Spartans71

Thank you. I bought mine at the New York boutique. First class. Best watch buying experience. Good luck

Thanks for confirming my hunch. Go Green!

[Spartans71]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

Thanks for confirming my hunch. Go Green!

Go White! When did you graduate? 2009? I graduated 1994

[Spartans71]

Originally Posted by westbeach

To DT owners. Can you describe the feel of the crown when unlocking and locking it?

I’ve gone back the last 10 pages of this thread. Here is what I can add:

DT received end of December
1.) traditional box. (Not wallet and travel pouch)
2.) no hang tag
3.) no paper certificate
4.) received alligator strap

I worked myself up to like the calf strap when I got the call so pleasantly surprised to get the alligator. I guess it’s a nice trade for no paper certificate and tag but in reality, the package for all would have been best.

You’re lucky you got the alligator strap. Mine came with calf, however I was able to order the alligator strap as well. Also, it is disappointing that watch no longer comes with hang tag and a booklet (things that us watch nerds love). When I asked my SA, he said VC is going digital.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by Spartan2009

Congratulations on your Overseas. I love VC as a Maison, but I cannot stand the VC/Richmont AD here in Houston. I have been kicking around the idea of trying to work with the NYC boutique. I would love to add an Overseas to my collection one day.

I work with the BH Boutique and they are superb. PM me if you need a pointer.

[indy360]

Originally Posted by llngoc

I work with the BH Boutique and they are superb. PM me if you need a pointer.

Sales associates at luxury brands are a mystery to me. I guess more specifically the people who hire and manage them. How difficult is it to understand that all a customer want are:

1. to be treated like a customer.
2. to have the sales associate be knowledgeable about the product.
3. to understand that the customer likely makes significantly more than they do and there is no need to be judgmental.
4. to understand that the customer is typically not desperate.

It seems like many sales associates at many boutiques fail to accomplish most of the above. Having said that, finding one that does leaves a great impression of the brand. My transaction at the BH VC boutique has been one of those and I would recommend them.

[llngoc]

Originally Posted by indy360

Sales associates at luxury brands are a mystery to me. I guess more specifically the people who hire and manage them. How difficult is it to understand that all a customer want are:

1. to be treated like a customer.
2. to have the sales associate be knowledgeable about the product.
3. to understand that the customer likely makes significantly more than they do and there is no need to be judgmental.
4. to understand that the customer is typically not desperate.

It seems like many sales associates at many boutiques fail to accomplish most of the above. Having said that, finding one that does leaves a great impression of the brand. My transaction at the BH VC boutique has been one of those and I would recommend them.

Glad to hear that you have the same experience.

With that said. The best watch SAs I have encountered were from my recent trip to Singapore at multiple locations in Hourglass and Cortina. It is so obvious that I am just a tourist wanting to try on their display models (and they do have a lot) but all of them were more than willing to spend a significant amount of time with me and even referred me to their brand specific boutique's store director/manager as our next stop. It makes you forget they are sales associates but fellow WIS.

[cvz]

Originally Posted by llngoc

I work with the BH Boutique and they are superb. PM me if you need a pointer.

+1 for the BH Boutique... fantastic

[Spartan2009]

Originally Posted by Spartans71

Go White! When did you graduate? 2009? I graduated 1994

Yup. 2009 graduate. Definitely couldn’t afford Vacheron back then!

[Shmoopy]

Told myself I was going to cool it in 2023 with the watch purchases. I lasted 13 days lol

Really digging my experiences thus far with VC.



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[Spartans71]

[QUOTE=Shmoopy;12564815]Told myself I was going to cool it in 2023 with the watch purchases. I lasted 13 days lol

Really digging my experiences thus far with VC.


Many congrats! Amazing watch

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[EEpro]

Originally Posted by Shmoopy

Told myself I was going to cool it in 2023 with the watch purchases. I lasted 13 days lol

Really digging my experiences thus far with VC.



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Oh man! Congrats on that beast! Let's see that peripheral rotor sometime please

[Shmoopy]

Originally Posted by Spartans71

Many congrats! Amazing watch

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Thank you!

Originally Posted by EEpro

Oh man! Congrats on that beast! Let's see that peripheral rotor sometime please

Thanks so much! I will definitely take some good photos next week when I pick it up. That last photo is actually a screenshot of a video I took while admiring the tourbillon.

[solaire]

Originally Posted by fatcows7

Honestly, given where things are and how that particular SA spoke to me, I'd rather buy a watch in HK (no VAT and I think it is priced cheaper as well e.g. a 4500v is HKD178k vs £21k).

You’d pay Tax bringing it back into the UK.

Who was the SA? Was it Bond St or Harrods?


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[fatcows7]

Originally Posted by solaire

You’d pay Tax bringing it back into the UK.

Who was the SA? Was it Bond St or Harrods?


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Bond Street - honestly I think its just one guy. The boutique manager is quite nice though. I think the Harrods people are nicer.

I'm based in both HK and the UK. I'm not sure how the import tax works if i'm wearing it as I land. I've seen the ads in Heathrow where they ask you pay VAT on watches you bought overseas? But what if i'm a tourist? Do I pay VAT then. Not really sure how the entire thing works to be honest.

[IGotId]

Can someone post a pic of the new calf strap?

[Mbbgysam]

Originally Posted by IGotId

Can someone post a pic of the new calf strap?

The website photos are updated to show the calf strap (which is identical to mine): https://www.vacheron-constantin.com/...110a-b334.html

[Gebbeth]

I'm not feeling the calfskin man....

[arnage]

Originally Posted by Shmoopy

Told myself I was going to cool it in 2023 with the watch purchases. I lasted 13 days lol

Really digging my experiences thus far with VC.

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Looks amazing!.. and I suppose you picked up the orange strap while there? congrats!!

Also, thanks again for your help with the deployant connector. It saves me a lot of time when alternating various straps, and I have you to thank for that!