Official vacheron overseas thread!!

[RaZCaL]

Originally Posted by Screwly

Ok thanks. I was just put on list, so just trying to gauge timeline.

When you say put on the list, did they ask for a deposit? Or just simply a waiting list to leave a deposit? Huge difference.

[Screwly]

Originally Posted by RaZCaL

When you say put on the list, did they ask for a deposit? Or just simply a waiting list to leave a deposit? Huge difference.

No deposit required. Waiting list for the watch

[phiberoptiks]

Originally Posted by RaZCaL

When you say put on the list, did they ask for a deposit? Or just simply a waiting list to leave a deposit? Huge difference.

What does a deposit do in terms of waiting time? Any idea what the longest waiting time could be even with a deposit paid?

[steeevvvooo]

Vacheron tend to work on the following basis (from my personal experience with a boutique and reading that of others, ADs will be different) :

Expression of interest: They take your name, add it to a list, but can't make a promise with respect to time. Similar to Rolex waitlist in that it's free to get on the list. I don't know exactly how these are managed, but imagine similar to other hot models/brands in that current customers and VIPs can get priority from this pool so it's not strictly a case of just waiting your turn.

Placing a deposit: normally means you have an allocation. I.e. They know they are very likely to get you a watch within a set period of time (they often deliver sooner!). The boutiques will not accept a deposit unless they can deliver you a watch so having the cash ready to go would not prioritise you from the expression of interest list on anything that has a lot of demand.


Given the current situation simply expressing your interest at a boutique is a good start for many models. You would then be contacted at a later date to place a desosit, mine was 50%, to secure your allocation. At that point, you can be confident they will deliver you a watch (perhaps within a few months).

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[Chinballs]

Nevermind, I'm way too slow.

[RaZCaL]

Originally Posted by steeevvvooo

Vacheron tend to work on the following basis (from my personal experience with a boutique and reading that of others, ADs will be different) :

Expression of interest: They take your name, add it to a list, but can't make a promise with respect to time. Similar to Rolex waitlist in that it's free to get on the list. I don't know exactly how these are managed, but imagine similar to other hot models/brands in that current customers and VIPs can get priority from this pool so it's not strictly a case of just waiting your turn.

Placing a deposit: normally means you have an allocation. I.e. They know they are very likely to get you a watch within a set period of time (they often deliver sooner!). The boutiques will not accept a deposit unless they can deliver you a watch so having the cash ready to go would not prioritise you from the expression of interest list on anything that has a lot of demand.


Given the current situation simply expressing your interest at a boutique is a good start for many models. You would then be contacted at a later date to place a desosit, mine was 50%, to secure your allocation. At that point, you can be confident they will deliver you a watch (perhaps within a few months).

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This is an absolutely perfect breakdown!

I was placed on a “waiting list” to leave a deposit for the blue dial 4500v earlier this year. Being placed on the waiting list is simply showing the boutique your interest for a particular timepiece. This does not mean you have been allocated unless they ask for a deposit. I have yet to hear anything from my SA. They are not taking deposit for any of the overseas.

However, a few weeks ago I went to the boutique randomly and was presented a RG Chrono 5500v by my SA. This was my first VC purchase. Perhaps it was months of texting and building a rapport. I could not have been happier. Hopefully with this purchase means I will get a call for the blue dial 4500v one day.

[phiberoptiks]

I know I'm being impatient but I've had a deposit down for the blue 4500v for 11 months now. Hopefully they have a year limit! Would be a nice end of year celebration gift to myself

[kyleg531]

Has anyone had experience with the online e-boutique. I am a flight away from the nearest retail boutique so have them a call. They put me on some type of list for the black Overseas and were fairly adamant that they maintain a single list across all boutiques including online.

I want to believe this is true, but…any thought or experience?


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[JF100]

Hey guys, picked up my openface complete calendar today. First one in Hong Kong I believe. It is very pretty, put some photos up for you guys. My apologies if they aren't good did them on the fly. Enjoy.

[1sttimerolex]

Originally Posted by JF100

Hey guys, picked up my openface complete calendar today. First one in Hong Kong I believe. It is very pretty, put some photos up for you guys. My apologies if they aren't good did them on the fly. Enjoy.

That moonphase is incredible.

[10XRolex]

Originally Posted by JF100

Hey guys, picked up my openface complete calendar today. First one in Hong Kong I believe. It is very pretty, put some photos up for you guys. My apologies if they aren't good did them on the fly. Enjoy.

That is serious eye candy. Love it; congratulations.


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[uniqueMR]

Originally Posted by JF100

Hey guys, picked up my openface complete calendar today. First one in Hong Kong I believe. It is very pretty, put some photos up for you guys. My apologies if they aren't good did them on the fly. Enjoy.

Congrats :)

[RobHK]

Originally Posted by JF100

Hey guys, picked up my openface complete calendar today. First one in Hong Kong I believe. It is very pretty, put some photos up for you guys. My apologies if they aren't good did them on the fly. Enjoy.

Wow you are really going all in on VC this year, what a collection you are building up! This is not my favorite but congrats man, glad you are doing well!

[JF100]

Originally Posted by RobHK

Wow you are really going all in on VC this year, what a collection you are building up! This is not my favorite but congrats man, glad you are doing well!

haha cheers rob. We get a beer at some point perhaps.

[RobHK]

Originally Posted by JF100

haha cheers rob. We get a beer at some point perhaps.

Sure, let's catch up after the holidays! Enjoy your amazing watches in good health!

[Ichiran]

Originally Posted by JF100

Hey guys, picked up my openface complete calendar today. First one in Hong Kong I believe. It is very pretty, put some photos up for you guys. My apologies if they aren't good did them on the fly. Enjoy.

Congratulations! Early Christmas present

[csong825]

Originally Posted by kyleg531

Has anyone had experience with the online e-boutique. I am a flight away from the nearest retail boutique so have them a call. They put me on some type of list for the black Overseas and were fairly adamant that they maintain a single list across all boutiques including online.

I want to believe this is true, but…any thought or experience?


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I was able to put down a deposit for a 4500V in blue with the e-boutique in July and the quoted wait time was 6-9 months. At the time, the NYC boutique had already closed their waitlist for the same watch. Shortly after, however, I believe the e-boutique also closed their list. The market has changed so quickly with the Overseas and policies seem to vary by boutique and region so hard to know what’s what. That being said, I find it hard to believe there’s a single list for all of North America. I imagine each boutique gets an allocation from VC and the boutiques figure out how to allocate to their individual clients.


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[BNABOD]

[phiberoptiks]

Originally Posted by csong825

I was able to put down a deposit for a 4500V in blue with the e-boutique in July and the quoted wait time was 6-9 months. At the time, the NYC boutique had already closed their waitlist for the same watch. Shortly after, however, I believe the e-boutique also closed their list. The market has changed so quickly with the Overseas and policies seem to vary by boutique and region so hard to know what’s what. That being said, I find it hard to believe there’s a single list for all of North America. I imagine each boutique gets an allocation from VC and the boutiques figure out how to allocate to their individual clients.


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I tend to agree, my boutique closed their list in February for that watch

[kyleg531]

This seems to be the prevailing sentiment I’m finding. Have been going back and forth on this watch for 2-3 years. Miss on my part as it seems the hype train passed me by. I’ll update the thread as I continue my pursuit.


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[sgrossma]

I contacted the eboutique about the 4500v blue in July and it was not available. A direct quote from their email regarding the registry aka wish list :

“The registry encompasses the entire North American market, so it does not matter, in terms of allocation timeline, which entity you choose to join the registry with.”

[GVAZQUEZ]

Took me 9 months to get my Blue OS (OCT 2021) after I bought my Black OS.

[GVAZQUEZ]

I think it’s time for Vacheron to have it’s own forum topic.

[MrBlahBlah]

Originally Posted by BNABOD

Nice delugs strap!


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[solaire]

Originally Posted by GVAZQUEZ

I think it’s time for Vacheron to have it’s own forum topic.

It seems very overseas centric on here


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[BNABOD]

Originally Posted by MrBlahBlah

Nice delugs strap!


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Good eyes very well made
Quite pleased w it and it works good w their custom easy change thing

[wuyangkid]

I spoke to the director or the London boutique who sold me my blue overseas 2 years ago and she says that the wait list is now 5+ years. Crazy

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[ROA]

Originally Posted by BNABOD

Very nice strap and color fits perfectly! When you get the chance, please share more photos, including the buckle/clasp. Which option did you take? Will the existing oem clasp fit or is there a need to dismantle anything? Happy Holidays!

[JakeK]

Originally Posted by BNABOD

Strap looks great! My grey rubber strap is my favorite non SS strap.

[1sttimerolex]

Originally Posted by solaire

It seems very overseas centric on here


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Well, the thread title is "official vacheron overseas thread!!"

But I do agree that vast majority of the interest, or at least the postings, in VC has been on OS. But same could be said for PP and AP (with naut and ro respectively, although pp is a bit less concentrated on its most famous model). However, i think there are still a lot of interest in VC as a brand apart from, and beyond, the current focus on VCO