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ajw45 · 20 July 2019, 04:22 AM

Both dials are awesome. I went in to the VC boutique initially excited to check out the blue dial and came away preferring the black dial. The blue dial is really nice, has a ton of character and life, and is unique but as others mentioned above I didn't love the blue straps. The black is great because that high polish bezel can go from silver to black depending on the lighting so the bezel and black dial seem more integrated. Also, as traditional as it may be, there actually aren't a lot of similar luxury sports watches with deep gloss black dial options. AP RO is going to be textured tapisserie, Patek Nautilus is going to be the striped dial, the BP dials are gloss black but have a hint of sunburst to them. If it were me, I think I would wear the black dial more so that is what I would choose in 3 hand or reverse panda chrono. No bad choices though either way, good luck!

stratlanta · 20 July 2019, 05:58 AM

Thanks for everyone’s input. Placed my order today for..........

black!

Will be a few weeks before I have it but I’m super excited. I did factor in all the feedback and in the end the black was the one that kept drawing me back and calling my name.

I will of course post pics when it arrives!

ajw45 · 20 July 2019, 07:01 AM

Woohoo, congrats!

WaxedElvis · 20 July 2019, 07:13 AM

Congrats- be sure to post some incoming pics.

BeantownExpress · 20 July 2019, 10:35 PM

Were you able to get a discount on the watch? Curious because I just went to an authorized dealer this week and they laughed at discounting the watch one penny and said they just ordered 3 of the blue dials for their customers and every one paid full retail.

_speedmaster_ · 20 July 2019, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeantownExpress

Were you able to get a discount on the watch? Curious because I just went to an authorized dealer this week and they laughed at discounting the watch one penny and said they just ordered 3 of the blue dials for their customers and every one paid full retail.

I was actually surprised by this as well. I inquired about one a couple months ago to an AD I have a great relationship, and was told I could only get a small discount
But good for VC, it just means the Gen3 is a hit and selling well (the long PP, AP and Rolex sport watch waitlists probably helps).

stratlanta · 21 July 2019, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeantownExpress

Were you able to get a discount on the watch? Curious because I just went to an authorized dealer this week and they laughed at discounting the watch one penny and said they just ordered 3 of the blue dials for their customers and every one paid full retail.

I’m happy with the deal I got but I’m reserving judgment until the watch is in my hands. I’ve worked with this seller before and it’s been good but I’ve never ordered one - just purchased from stock they had.

Indepth · 24 July 2019, 12:59 PM

Please post pictures when you receive the piece!

I’m stuck between the blue and black dial too. I wasn’t aware the brown dial was discontinued. Now viewing pictures of the brown dial it does have the same depth and color altering properties the blue dial has in different lighting scenarios.

I wish there were an AD local to me but it seems I’ll need to head to Chicago for my closest AD.

Maybe when I’m visiting family in a few weeks I can stop by the AD to check them out in person.

Pongster · 24 July 2019, 10:08 PM

Our local AD gives a discount on both black and blue.

Congrats.

stratlanta · 24 July 2019, 11:16 PM

I'll definitely post pics. It will still be a couple of weeks before I have it but now I can't wait!

Uppersouth · 25 July 2019, 01:37 PM

The blue certainly has an electric quality!

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DasKptl · 25 July 2019, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeantownExpress

Were you able to get a discount on the watch? Curious because I just went to an authorized dealer this week and they laughed at discounting the watch one penny and said they just ordered 3 of the blue dials for their customers and every one paid full retail.

Quote:

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

I was actually surprised by this as well. I inquired about one a couple months ago to an AD I have a great relationship, and was told I could only get a small discount
But good for VC, it just means the Gen3 is a hit and selling well (the long PP, AP and Rolex sport watch waitlists probably helps).

I've heard that this Gen3 Overseas is especially popular in Asian countries right now. There are long waiting lists there.

I guess Vacheron is doing well.

stratlanta · 25 July 2019, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uppersouth

The blue certainly has an electric quality!

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Wow that is beautiful. Congratulations!

Mbbgysam · 26 July 2019, 12:38 AM

Congrats on your choice! Mine says hi. I find myself wearing the rubber strap 75% of the time, steel bracelet 20%, alligator strap 5%. It’s such a beautiful, versatile, under the radar watch.

stratlanta · 26 July 2019, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mbbgysam

Congrats on your choice! Mine says hi. I find myself wearing the rubber strap 75% of the time, steel bracelet 20%, alligator strap 5%. It’s such a beautiful, versatile, under the radar watch.

Oooooohhhh. That's awesome. And yes, under the radar is important to me. Thanks!

DasKptl · 26 July 2019, 07:01 AM

That's a beautiful watch!!

(But it was not quite "under-the-radar" even in Black, because of its beautiful, distinctive case design.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mbbgysam

Congrats on your choice! Mine says hi. I find myself wearing the rubber strap 75% of the time, steel bracelet 20%, alligator strap 5%. It’s such a beautiful, versatile, under the radar watch.

Mbbgysam · 27 July 2019, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DasKptl

That's a beautiful watch!!

(But it was not quite "under-the-radar" even in Black, because of its beautiful, distinctive case design.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by stratlanta

Oooooohhhh. That's awesome. And yes, under the radar is important to me. Thanks!

Thanks! Under-the-radar in the sense that nobody knows what it is relative to my other watches :)

Horology.life · 28 July 2019, 07:53 PM

I also hopefully have a black overseas 4500v incoming soon.
i have a question regarding the bracelet screws, does anyone know what size the screw heads are? And if a hollow ground screw driver is needed?
many thanks in advance

Jace · 16 August 2019, 08:51 AM

I’m jumping onto this thread a little bit late but you know you can buy different straps, right? The VC boutique in Miami actually offered to give me black straps for my blue instead of the blue straps. In the end I bought Additional’s. I have the bracelet, the blue rubber, the black rubber, the brown rubber and the blue alligator. I have not gotten any of the other alligator is as I almost never wear them.

Congrats on any that you like and purchase. It’s an absolutely amazing watch.

Here’s my blue on the black rubber.

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stratlanta · 16 August 2019, 09:22 AM

Thanks. Hopefully mine will be here soon. Still on order.

locutus49 · 16 August 2019, 09:28 AM

I'm a sucker for blue.

sokoloka · 16 August 2019, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mbbgysam

Congrats on your choice! Mine says hi. I find myself wearing the rubber strap 75% of the time, steel bracelet 20%, alligator strap 5%. It’s such a beautiful, versatile, under the radar watch.

Your pic has me thinking about grabbing a similar VC in the near future ...
Beautiful watch!

Mbbgysam · 16 August 2019, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sokoloka

Your pic has me thinking about grabbing a similar VC in the near future ...

Beautiful watch!

Thanks — go for it!

brandrea · 16 August 2019, 11:32 AM

Congratulations, looking forward to the incoming

Toffeeman · 16 August 2019, 10:46 PM

I echo that there is long waiting list for the stainless steel ones in South East Asia. The ones that are available are the gold ones. Looks like Overseas is fast catching up. Hope this trajectory continues.

stratlanta · 17 August 2019, 12:52 AM

Yeah the original estimate I was given was 4-5 weeks but that's now getting pushed out by a few weeks. I whined about it a bit haha, but either way it should be worth the wait.

Horology.life · 17 August 2019, 02:04 AM

Incoming......mine has arrived.
And loving it so far. It really is a thing of beauty.
Have used the bracelet and rubber so far.

And for those wondering about the screwdriver required for the bracelet. 1.4 hollow ground is the one.

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Pongster · 17 August 2019, 10:13 PM

You need a screw driver for the bracelet? I thought quick change.

Or screw driver for the links/resizing?

Horology.life · 17 August 2019, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pongster

You need a screw driver for the bracelet? I thought quick change.

Or screw driver for the links/resizing?

Screwdriver is only required for links/sizing

stratlanta · 17 August 2019, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horology.life

Incoming......mine has arrived.
And loving it so far. It really is a thing of beauty.
Have used the bracelet and rubber so far.

And for those wondering about the screwdriver required for the bracelet. 1.4 hollow ground is the one.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Awesome - congrats!

25 July 2019, 01:37 PM	#41
Uppersouth "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Lee Location: Kentucky Watch: SWISS Posts: 1,530	The blue certainly has an electric quality! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. -ROBERT FROST

28 July 2019, 07:53 PM	#48
Horology.life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: U.K Posts: 677	I also hopefully have a black overseas 4500v incoming soon. i have a question regarding the bracelet screws, does anyone know what size the screw heads are? And if a hollow ground screw driver is needed? many thanks in advance __________________ Rolex/Tudor/AP/VC/Panerai

17 August 2019, 02:04 AM	#57
Horology.life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: U.K Posts: 677	Vacheron Constantin Overseas Blue vs Black? Incoming......mine has arrived. And loving it so far. It really is a thing of beauty. Have used the bracelet and rubber so far. And for those wondering about the screwdriver required for the bracelet. 1.4 hollow ground is the one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex/Tudor/AP/VC/Panerai

20 July 2019, 04:22 AM	#31
ajw45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NYC Posts: 425	Both dials are awesome. I went in to the VC boutique initially excited to check out the blue dial and came away preferring the black dial. The blue dial is really nice, has a ton of character and life, and is unique but as others mentioned above I didn't love the blue straps. The black is great because that high polish bezel can go from silver to black depending on the lighting so the bezel and black dial seem more integrated. Also, as traditional as it may be, there actually aren't a lot of similar luxury sports watches with deep gloss black dial options. AP RO is going to be textured tapisserie, Patek Nautilus is going to be the striped dial, the BP dials are gloss black but have a hint of sunburst to them. If it were me, I think I would wear the black dial more so that is what I would choose in 3 hand or reverse panda chrono. No bad choices though either way, good luck!

20 July 2019, 05:58 AM	#32
stratlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 362	Thanks for everyone’s input. Placed my order today for.......... black! Will be a few weeks before I have it but I’m super excited. I did factor in all the feedback and in the end the black was the one that kept drawing me back and calling my name. I will of course post pics when it arrives!

20 July 2019, 07:01 AM	#33
ajw45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NYC Posts: 425	Woohoo, congrats!

20 July 2019, 07:13 AM	#34
WaxedElvis "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 313	Congrats- be sure to post some incoming pics.

20 July 2019, 10:35 PM	#35
BeantownExpress "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 10	Were you able to get a discount on the watch? Curious because I just went to an authorized dealer this week and they laughed at discounting the watch one penny and said they just ordered 3 of the blue dials for their customers and every one paid full retail.

24 July 2019, 12:59 PM	#38
Indepth "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: CLE Posts: 76	Please post pictures when you receive the piece! I’m stuck between the blue and black dial too. I wasn’t aware the brown dial was discontinued. Now viewing pictures of the brown dial it does have the same depth and color altering properties the blue dial has in different lighting scenarios. I wish there were an AD local to me but it seems I’ll need to head to Chicago for my closest AD. Maybe when I’m visiting family in a few weeks I can stop by the AD to check them out in person.

24 July 2019, 10:08 PM	#39
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	Our local AD gives a discount on both black and blue. Congrats.

24 July 2019, 11:16 PM	#40
stratlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 362	I'll definitely post pics. It will still be a couple of weeks before I have it but now I can't wait!

26 July 2019, 12:38 AM	#44
Mbbgysam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,027	Congrats on your choice! Mine says hi. I find myself wearing the rubber strap 75% of the time, steel bracelet 20%, alligator strap 5%. It’s such a beautiful, versatile, under the radar watch.

16 August 2019, 08:51 AM	#49
Jace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jace Location: Boca Raton Watch: Platinum DD 40 Posts: 329	I’m jumping onto this thread a little bit late but you know you can buy different straps, right? The VC boutique in Miami actually offered to give me black straps for my blue instead of the blue straps. In the end I bought Additional’s. I have the bracelet, the blue rubber, the black rubber, the brown rubber and the blue alligator. I have not gotten any of the other alligator is as I almost never wear them. Congrats on any that you like and purchase. It’s an absolutely amazing watch. Here’s my blue on the black rubber. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

16 August 2019, 09:22 AM	#50
stratlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 362	Thanks. Hopefully mine will be here soon. Still on order.

16 August 2019, 09:28 AM	#51
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I'm a sucker for blue.

16 August 2019, 11:32 AM	#54
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,651	Congratulations, looking forward to the incoming

16 August 2019, 10:46 PM	#55
Toffeeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: PP 5164A Posts: 208	I echo that there is long waiting list for the stainless steel ones in South East Asia. The ones that are available are the gold ones. Looks like Overseas is fast catching up. Hope this trajectory continues.

17 August 2019, 12:52 AM	#56
stratlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 362	Yeah the original estimate I was given was 4-5 weeks but that's now getting pushed out by a few weeks. I whined about it a bit haha, but either way it should be worth the wait.

17 August 2019, 10:13 PM	#58
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	You need a screw driver for the bracelet? I thought quick change. Or screw driver for the links/resizing?

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