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26 September 2018, 05:30 AM | #61 |
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If something looks like something you wouldn't want on a watch, then that's the way you see it. People can argue that it isn't, and we all know that it isn't, but if that's the way it strikes you, it can be an issue.
I don't think anyone is saying that VC is celebrating Nazism, or that the design is an homage to a swastika. Some people are saying that it reminds them of a swastika and they don't want to look at their 5 digit watch, which almost always is bought partially because the design is appealing, and to be reminded of something evil.
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26 September 2018, 05:39 AM | #63 |
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I don't know what you mean by "forth" or "frothing" but I am agreeing with you -- if something strikes you a particular way, it doesn't matter whether there was intent by the manufacturer or not.
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26 September 2018, 05:58 AM | #64 |
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I have owned both the 3rd gen. VC overseas and the YM with blue dial. The VC is a very nice piece with better finishing than Rolex. 3rd Gen. Overseas had strap system with stainless bracelet, alligator, and rubber straps easily changed without a tool. VC is dressier even with rubber strap. YM is more casual and would be my choice between the two. I did not consider re-sale when buying VC but as mentioned above it does not hold its value like a Rolex.
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17 December 2018, 06:50 PM | #65 |
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I don’t have a watch from the Trinity. VC blue 42042 is singing to me like Aretha Franklin.
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17 December 2018, 09:17 PM | #67 |
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both are amazing
but I find Rolex more reliable, just my opinion |
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Forget horological reputation and following. It's all about getting the watch that does it for YOU
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17 December 2018, 10:20 PM | #69 |
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Rolex always wins.
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18 December 2018, 01:27 AM | #71 |
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18 December 2018, 04:00 AM | #72 |
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Stick to Rolex.
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18 December 2018, 04:07 AM | #73 |
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Depends on what you want. Rolex=super nice daily watch. VC=something for special occasions. As other people have mentioned, these brands are in different leagues, trying to appeal to different market segments/needs. Would go for a VC if it were another piece in the collection.
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18 December 2018, 04:48 AM | #74 |
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The VC is on another level... the VC is a stainless steel watch... it will be as durable as other stainless steel watches... plus you get a movement that very few watch brands can compete with.
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I was extremely close to buying the VC Chrono blue dial. I thought the watch was very beautiful and the blue dial is something to behold. I have a boutique very close to my house and the sales professional was very warm and patient. If I didn’t have the DSSD JC on order I believe I would have purchased the VC. For me, it always comes down to the robustness of the movement and let’s be honest. Whether you want to admit it or not, we all care about resale. The resale on the VC is nowhere near Rolex and I can sell my 126660 for more than I bought it for. Not many brands can boast that.
I still have the VC on the radar but at almost 30k for SS, you have to really buy into the horological aspect of the time piece. Very hard decision ahead of you. Good luck |
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The durability of a watch is normally determined by the durability of the movement. Saying that a watch will be as durable as other stainless steel watches is not saying anything. There are millions of cheap Chinese stainless steel watches that will not be very durable. As far a durability is concerned, Rolex appears to be at the top of the heap, not because the case is stainless steel, but because the movement is in fact built to last. |
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18 December 2018, 05:06 AM | #77 |
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Out of the three, I prefer the 116655. Love the color combination and overall feel of the watch. The YM2 is too out there, screaming for attention. On the other hand, the VC Overseas seems to fly under the radar.
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