Rolex Sky Dweller? Or a Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chrono?

[arosado]

Bracelet, rubber, and leather strap. In addition, blue dial ... go with the VC.

[EdwardC]

Originally Posted by AK797

Good, quick strap change is genius on this too. The blue is def the best colour of all and one of the best blues around I agree., deep and rich. I also like the subdials are the same size on this 3 gen. In UK it's hard to get any discount despite the poor resale so a no go here, but if you can get 25% plus off then very appealing.

The VC I am considering is used but mint. It could be as much as 40% off msrp though. So I think it's very attractive

[Louis (Toronto)]

For that price I’d go with the Overseas. VC is a member of the Holy Trinity and Pre-Owned offer a great value.

[codecow]

VC Overseas!

[Maxy]

Originally Posted by Louis (Toronto)

For that price I’d go with the Overseas. VC is a member of the Holy Trinity and Pre-Owned offer a great value.

Lol, there's no such membership or 'Holy Trinity'! Its internet hogwash.

[Tele59]

VC hands down !

[bax_tron]

VC, duh.

[EdwardC]

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.

[Roger Lococco]

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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[HK Islandboy]

SkyD - I loved the VC in photos, but was underwhelmed when seeing it live.

[JBoone]

I own neither but the sky dwellers asthetic appeals to me more regardless of provinance

[vipereaper30]

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.

Please PM me your source if you choose to pass on the overseas!

[jps3b]

Can’t believe I’m saying this, but I would get the VC

[asiparks]

VC easily, though I also prefer the second generation, with the big date and asymmetrical subdials

[sya]

the VC looks nicer for me, but I have heard of horror VC service that I am not gonna consider buying any VC

[Roger Lococco]

Originally Posted by sya

the VC looks nicer for me, but I have heard of horror VC service that I am not gonna consider buying any VC

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.


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[HL65]

Originally Posted by EdwardC

Do you wear it casually or only special occasion? I have not see a stainless steel sky dweller in person so I can't tell how flashy it is in normal life. I felt it's a bit more formal than I wanted.

I wear it all the time and casually and there is nothing formal or flashy about it.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by EdwardC

The VC I am considering is used but mint. It could be as much as 40% off msrp though. So I think it's very attractive

That is a very nice price... esp if its a keeper as it will fall further on resale as it looks like going the way of the 2 gen.

[codecow]

Originally Posted by HL65

I wear it all the time and casually and there is nothing formal or flashy about it.

The guy I know who has one wore it on his ski trips this year. Seems like the antithesis of flashy.

[Chadridv]

this has been a pretty interesting thread. I would have never guessed it would be this polarized.

[WaxedElvis]

Interesting thread...been researching the VC recently....understand the conflict.

[Wcdhtwn]

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.

[jrs146]

SkyD all day every day!


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[EdwardC]

Looks like it's quite even in terms of advise

[Bt122]

Originally Posted by EdwardC

Did you see it in Blue as well or it's silver or brown? the Blue dial is amazing if you see it in person. I really have not seen another blue dial sports watch in person that has a more attractive lust than this.

I saw the blue one both the regular overseas and the chrono. The blue is mesmerizing.

[EdwardC]

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.

[Duc5150]

VC without a doubt....as stated above it is mesmerizing.....

[dmash]

Weren't you pondering a 15400 a couple weeks ago?

[EdwardC]

Originally Posted by dmash

Weren't you pondering a 15400 a couple weeks ago?

Not a Royal Oak though it's not a bad choice. I wouldn't pay for what it is though.

[dmash]

Originally Posted by EdwardC

Not a Royal Oak though it's not a bad choice. I wouldn't pay for what it is though.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=599687




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.