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26 April 2018, 12:33 PM | #31 |
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Bracelet, rubber, and leather strap. In addition, blue dial ... go with the VC.
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26 April 2018, 01:00 PM | #33 |
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For that price I’d go with the Overseas. VC is a member of the Holy Trinity and Pre-Owned offer a great value.
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26 April 2018, 01:02 PM | #34 |
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VC Overseas!
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26 April 2018, 01:06 PM | #35 |
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26 April 2018, 01:14 PM | #36 |
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VC hands down !
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26 April 2018, 01:18 PM | #37 |
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VC, duh.
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26 April 2018, 01:45 PM | #38 |
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Holy trinity or not it's a marketing or people opinions only. In terms of overall quality of the product it is indeed VC has the upper hand, generally speaking.
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26 April 2018, 02:10 PM | #39 |
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Rolex Sky Dweller? Or a Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chrono?
Vacheron. I had a half-day private tour of their manufacturing operations in Geneva earlier in the month. The craftsmanship is simply on a completely different level.
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26 April 2018, 02:24 PM | #40 |
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SkyD - I loved the VC in photos, but was underwhelmed when seeing it live.
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26 April 2018, 02:25 PM | #41 |
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I own neither but the sky dwellers asthetic appeals to me more regardless of provinance
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26 April 2018, 03:55 PM | #42 |
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The VC is clearly superior in every way to the SD, and if the price is close an easy decision. Plus with all of the straps it'll be way more versatile.
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26 April 2018, 05:32 PM | #43 |
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Can’t believe I’m saying this, but I would get the VC
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26 April 2018, 06:22 PM | #44 |
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VC easily, though I also prefer the second generation, with the big date and asymmetrical subdials
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26 April 2018, 06:24 PM | #45 |
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the VC looks nicer for me, but I have heard of horror VC service that I am not gonna consider buying any VC
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26 April 2018, 06:27 PM | #46 | |
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What issues have you heard? As one data point, I had a warranty issue that required a full service. Vacheron turned around the watch in 8 days. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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26 April 2018, 06:47 PM | #47 |
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I wear it all the time and casually and there is nothing formal or flashy about it.
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26 April 2018, 10:24 PM | #48 |
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26 April 2018, 11:49 PM | #49 |
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27 April 2018, 12:11 AM | #50 |
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this has been a pretty interesting thread. I would have never guessed it would be this polarized.
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27 April 2018, 12:45 AM | #51 |
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Interesting thread...been researching the VC recently....understand the conflict.
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27 April 2018, 01:05 AM | #52 |
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I'd vote Sky Dweller. I think the annual calendar is far more useful than a chronograph which most people have just for looks and will never press the buttons to make it run. The VC may be more unique in that it isn't seen a lot, but so far neither are the SkyD's.
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27 April 2018, 01:51 AM | #53 |
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SkyD all day every day!
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27 April 2018, 01:58 AM | #54 |
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Looks like it's quite even in terms of advise
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27 April 2018, 09:47 AM | #55 | |
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I saw the blue one both the regular overseas and the chrono. The blue is mesmerizing. |
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27 April 2018, 04:34 PM | #56 |
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Thanks guys. I think I have made up my mind. I am negotiating with the VC and will see if I can get it to a price that I can't resist.
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27 April 2018, 04:37 PM | #57 |
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VC without a doubt....as stated above it is mesmerizing.....
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27 April 2018, 04:44 PM | #58 |
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Weren't you pondering a 15400 a couple weeks ago?
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27 April 2018, 04:54 PM | #59 |
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27 April 2018, 05:01 PM | #60 | |
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But anyways I would go with VC. I honestly think the SkyD looks horrendous. On paper, it’s legitimate and offers a lot for the price, however the actual aesthetic execution looks gaudy. I’m sure I’m in the minority on a Rolex Forum though. Honestly, most every guy with a serious collection consisting of ‘Top Tier’ brands, never has that piece either. A Sub, Explorer, GMT or Daytona, yes, but not a SkyD. In my opinion, I think I think that says something about it’s longevity and it not being timeless design. |
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