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Old 21 September 2021, 05:00 AM   #31
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I threw my hat in the ring at one of the boutiques but haven't had it confirmed or denied yet. Have bought 2 watches from boutique and a deposit down on a grail third.

Will revert back when I hear!
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Old 21 September 2021, 05:23 AM   #32
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I would love one of those straps for my 4500v. Will vc release them?

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Old 21 September 2021, 07:15 AM   #33
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It’s still too thick, it’s still too large, and the case is still a little too bulbous, but by God is this where high-end sports watches need to go!
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Old 21 September 2021, 08:15 AM   #34
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Should have mine later this week!! Will post pix of course

I chose the dual time over the chrono.
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Old 21 September 2021, 10:46 AM   #35
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Should have mine later this week!! Will post pix of course

I chose the dual time over the chrono.
Can't wait to see the wristshot!!! Congrats! If I could've, I totally would've gotten the dt too.
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Old 21 September 2021, 11:00 AM   #36
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Should have mine later this week!! Will post pix of course

I chose the dual time over the chrono.
Amazing, congrats!! I played with Cory's DT in the flesh during their event way back when (mid 2019?) and have lusted over it ever since. It's such a special watch
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Old 21 September 2021, 11:49 AM   #37
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I met the new owner of the prototype recently
Super awesome guy who loves watches as much as any of us
Happy he’s the one who won the bid!

I tried it on and it’s very cool
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Old 21 September 2021, 12:44 PM   #38
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It's awesome that they released these but sucks that they're LEs.
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Old 21 September 2021, 09:05 PM   #39
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I was lucky enough to be allocated the chrono.

I will found out tomorrow how long it will be before they are available.

I must admit, the Dual Time looks incredible. Very excited!


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Old 21 September 2021, 09:09 PM   #40
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Stunning watch. I hope they will be eventually a version released for those to enjoy !


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Old 21 September 2021, 11:33 PM   #41
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It's here!

https://watchesbysjx.com/2021/09/vac...ime-7910v.html

The chrono looks fantastic!

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Stunning.
Hope to see deliveries next year
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Old 22 September 2021, 01:47 AM   #42
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I was basically laughed at. Blue dial 3 hander for me only I guess
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Old 22 September 2021, 02:40 AM   #43
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Still find it hilarious the watch is tied to a failed attempt up Everest. As they say “good thing you’re pretty”
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Old 22 September 2021, 09:24 AM   #44
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Still find it hilarious the watch is tied to a failed attempt up Everest. As they say “good thing you’re pretty”


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Old 22 September 2021, 12:09 PM   #45
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Still find it hilarious the watch is tied to a failed attempt up Everest. As they say “good thing you’re pretty”
Rolex has had similar stories in its past, didn't look like it hurt them too much in the long run right? Sometimes, it's more about the journey than reaching your destination.
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Old 22 September 2021, 12:39 PM   #46
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Heck of a Participation Trophy though
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Old 22 September 2021, 05:32 PM   #47
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Should have mine later this week!! Will post pix of course

I chose the dual time over the chrono.
That is just fantastic RaC! really looking forward to those. I do think they have knocked it out of the park with this release...again.

I tried my luck first thing day before, was told to jog on politely.
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Old 22 September 2021, 10:18 PM   #48
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Rolex has had similar stories in its past, didn't look like it hurt them too much in the long run right? Sometimes, it's more about the journey than reaching your destination.

They launched a watch to commemorate an expedition where the person of interest had to turn around? I believe you just curious what the circumstances were.

I’m not hosing the climber. I understand the weather decides if you get a chance to summit on any given trip. I sure as shit can’t climb any tall peaks lol

They should have engraved on the rotor “ it’s better to go home and have a beer than die on the mountain”


After some thought you could argue the moonwatch was used in similar fashion on Apollo 13! I wouldn’t be shocked if omega has a tribute to Apollo 13.
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Old 22 September 2021, 10:58 PM   #49
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They launched a watch to commemorate an expedition where the person of interest had to turn around? I believe you just curious what the circumstances were.

I’m not hosing the climber. I understand the weather decides if you get a chance to summit on any given trip. I sure as shit can’t climb any tall peaks lol

They should have engraved on the rotor “ it’s better to go home and have a beer than die on the mountain”


After some thought you could argue the moonwatch was used in similar fashion on Apollo 13! I wouldn’t be shocked if omega has a tribute to Apollo 13.
It's tough to slow down a marketing machine.... I don't know anything about these watches or the failed climb, but I assume VC didn't design these watches to just shelve the concept if the mission wasn't a complete success.
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Old 22 September 2021, 11:39 PM   #50
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Should have mine later this week!! Will post pix of course

I chose the dual time over the chrono.
Congrats, would you mind sharing how the allocation worked? Have heard speculation that they were offered and sold as early as Feb and from others that they were made available to collectors when announced earlier this week. In any case, congrats on the wonderful incoming!
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Old 23 September 2021, 09:03 PM   #51
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Congrats, would you mind sharing how the allocation worked? Have heard speculation that they were offered and sold as early as Feb and from others that they were made available to collectors when announced earlier this week. In any case, congrats on the wonderful incoming!


I can tell you how it worked for me. I received a call a few days ago from the boutique.

I was given some scant information about a new release and that if I was agreeable to signing a non disclosure agreement I would receive further information. I was offered a 1 of 150 piece, with some low res images and scant detail. Obviously I said yes. The purpose of the NDA was to keep the release under wraps until the launch date a few days later, but the next day it was leaked and the embargo was lifted. 24 hours later it was all over the internet.

It was a very exciting day I must say. Deposit paid, no ETA yet, the whole episode was a bit surreal.

Gotta say VC are something else, this experience just capped it off for me. I can’t wait to receive it, I have had many large incomings, but I don’t think I will ever top this one when the day finally comes.




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Old 23 September 2021, 10:24 PM   #52
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I can tell you how it worked for me. I received a call a few days ago from the boutique.

I was given some scant information about a new release and that if I was agreeable to signing a non disclosure agreement I would receive further information. I was offered a 1 of 150 piece, with some low res images and scant detail. Obviously I said yes. The purpose of the NDA was to keep the release under wraps until the launch date a few days later, but the next day it was leaked and the embargo was lifted. 24 hours later it was all over the internet.

It was a very exciting day I must say. Deposit paid, no ETA yet, the whole episode was a bit surreal.

Gotta say VC are something else, this experience just capped it off for me. I can’t wait to receive it, I have had many large incomings, but I don’t think I will ever top this one when the day finally comes.




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Thank you for sharing your experience regarding this new LE release. Did you have the choice between the Chrono and DT?
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Old 24 September 2021, 05:48 AM   #53
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Congrats, would you mind sharing how the allocation worked? Have heard speculation that they were offered and sold as early as Feb and from others that they were made available to collectors when announced earlier this week. In any case, congrats on the wonderful incoming!
I was told sometime around March, during a VC event by my very nice SA, that there will be a Titanium Overseas coming, and I sort of guessed it that it will be the CR Overseas, but it was not confirmed. Unfortunately, I did not get the call though..
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Old 24 September 2021, 09:46 AM   #54
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Do yourself a favor and get this instead.







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Old 24 September 2021, 07:37 PM   #55
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Very nice, which edition is this one?


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Old 24 September 2021, 10:20 PM   #56
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Very nice, which edition is this one?


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Old 24 September 2021, 10:55 PM   #57
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I got to meet Cory yesterday at Vacheron - what an engaging interesting guy. He was wearing the chrono. His photos are incredible.
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Old 24 September 2021, 10:57 PM   #58
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Old 24 September 2021, 11:17 PM   #59
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Congratulations

That's great that you got to meet Cory, hear the stories, and get that dual time everest...awesome experience!
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Old 25 September 2021, 04:03 AM   #60
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