Official vacheron overseas thread!!

[swish77]

Originally Posted by Bmats

I feel the dial change is a political/faction thing. Many of those with old ones insisting that they were different and better in the old days and many of those with new one insisting there has been no change.

There has absolutely been a change. I much prefer the earlier dials, but it's subjective, of course. I've owned both versions and now own (again) an earlier version.

My favorite feature on the older dials are the electric blue-turquoise highlights in the minute track that don't exist on the newer dials.

The newer dials have much darker sunburst highlights, that look black in certain light, as seen in the first photo below. Compare to the other photo and the differences are obvious.

[RolexBHR]

Originally Posted by Nathan_

Has anyone fitted a 4520 or 7920 rubber strap to their 4500 or 7900?

I made an enquiry to order a green rubber but the boutique noted the clip (?) for the update is different where it seats to the deployant clasp?

Interested to know as well.

[Ryanonarcher]

Olive rubber really works

[Carguy87]

Originally Posted by Ryanonarcher

Olive rubber really works

Killer!! Any more shots of your DT? Really been admiring this exact reference lately.

[Nathan_]

Originally Posted by Ryanonarcher

Olive rubber really works

That it does - had never considered it myself, thanks for changing my mind!

[Recaro18]

Originally Posted by Ryanonarcher

Olive rubber really works

What Brand is that strap?

I’d rock it on my 4500v




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[McDusty]

4600v 34.5 steel blue on a 15cm wrist. I like it - It's a keeper.

I am migrating from a 116000 3-6-9 blue.

Happy to answer questions for those on the fence.

[McDusty]

A couple more for wider wrist view + a shot comparing fit to 116000

A couple of points though ...

1. I have a half link for the 116000 for winter which I had just swapped out for a full link for summer as it gets too tight at times when hot/humid with 1/2 a link less. However, the wrist was small here exaggerating the big fit look.

2. I have since removed a half link on the 4600v since taking all these pictures so the fit is more snug.

The 4600v internal link distance is about 5mm vs 11600 internal link distance of about 8mm. The 4600v butterfly clasp is smaller and confirms to the wrist much better vs the 11600 folding clasp.

All in, the 4600v is leaner, confirms to the wrist better and is more comfortable vs a 36mm/34mm Rolex for those with small wrists.

[Nathan_]

Bump?

Originally Posted by Nathan_

Has anyone fitted a 4520 or 7920 rubber strap to their 4500 or 7900?

I made an enquiry to order a green rubber but the boutique noted the clip (?) for the update is different where it seats to the deployant clasp?

[Aish]

Originally Posted by Nathan_

Bump?

You can‘t. I tried buying a strap for my 7920 and any older straps wont work with the new watch and vice versa from what I was told.

[wsrobert]

Originally Posted by Aish

You can‘t. I tried buying a strap for my 7920 and any older straps wont work with the new watch and vice versa from what I was told.

This is not true (I have 7900 (old) and 4000v (new)). Or not entirely.

All straps - old and new - will attach to the case without issue.

The challenge is the attachment at the deployant - which is entirely different on the xx20/4000v. So you could use the old deployant on old straps on your 7920v without issue. Or you could buy a tang/buckle from VC and use without the deployant all together.

[Ryanonarcher]

https://www.vagenari.com/

Originally Posted by Recaro18

What Brand is that strap?

I’d rock it on my 4500v




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[McDusty]

I was asked in a Private message if the 4600v wears like a 36mm Explorer. Copying my answer here for others ...


Hey - so I have a 116000 which is a 36mm 'maxi' OP (37mm measured 10-4, thicker lugs/bracelet). I have not held a newer 36mm OP or Explorer without the maxi style and 1mm thinner bracelet + extra bracelet taper. Regardless this VC will wear smaller than both.

It is actually 34.5mm 10-4, it is 2.2mm thinner than 36 Exp, has an 18mm wide bracelet vs 20mm on the 116000 and 19mm on the newer OP/Exp, it has no lugs framing the bracelet which add width/presence, and then you have the visual impact on perception of the bigger bezel/smaller dial style of the VC.

I think an OP 34mm would be a better comparison if it is easier to try on Rolex watches near you. I would aim to try on an old 'maxi' OP 34mm 114200 and have a think if a much thinner version of that could work for you (this OP is thicker than new Exp 36mm). The 114200 bracelet starts at 18mm which is the same as the VC 4600v

I suggest the old OP 34mm, as the newer OP 34mm is actually smaller so may not be the best comparison: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=816677

An extra note: if you are used to a 36mm Rolex, if you do try on this VC it will be apparent its smaller and first response may be to not like that. I was also unsure at first - but after a few weeks on the wrist when I go back to the OP it seems bulbous & uncouth in comparison. I do have a < 6" wrist though.

[GS719691]

Originally Posted by McDusty

I was asked in a Private message if the 4600v wears like a 36mm Explorer. Copying my answer here for others ...


Hey - so I have a 116000 which is a 36mm 'maxi' OP (37mm measured 10-4, thicker lugs/bracelet). I have not held a newer 36mm OP or Explorer without the maxi style and 1mm thinner bracelet + extra bracelet taper. Regardless this VC will wear smaller than both.

It is actually 34.5mm 10-4, it is 2.2mm thinner than 36 Exp, has an 18mm wide bracelet vs 20mm on the 116000 and 19mm on the newer OP/Exp, it has no lugs framing the bracelet which add width/presence, and then you have the visual impact on perception of the bigger bezel/smaller dial style of the VC.

I think an OP 34mm would be a better comparison if it is easier to try on Rolex watches near you. I would aim to try on an old 'maxi' OP 34mm 114200 and have a think if a much thinner version of that could work for you (this OP is thicker than new Exp 36mm). The 114200 bracelet starts at 18mm which is the same as the VC 4600v

I suggest the old OP 34mm, as the newer OP 34mm is actually smaller so may not be the best comparison: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=816677

An extra note: if you are used to a 36mm Rolex, if you do try on this VC it will be apparent its smaller and first response may be to not like that. I was also unsure at first - but after a few weeks on the wrist when I go back to the OP it seems bulbous & uncouth in comparison. I do have a < 6" wrist though.

Really great write-up. Thanks for posting that.