ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
28 April 2018, 08:18 AM | #31 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: usofmfa
Posts: 3,157
|
VC reboots this lineup every 5 years, meh. Good news is it can be had at a fraction of the other two.
__________________
Instagram: soundsoserious |
28 April 2018, 11:38 AM | #32 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Pacific
Posts: 3,498
|
It is true the Overseas had made considerable changes in each generation. I really didn't like the previous 2, but I think the current one they finally nailed it as a true sport watch with beautiful internal.
|
28 April 2018, 11:40 AM | #33 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Ryan
Location: USA
Watch: AP and JLC
Posts: 346
|
|
28 April 2018, 06:28 PM | #34 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Stratosphere
Posts: 1,990
|
|
28 April 2018, 10:21 PM | #35 |
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: usa
Posts: 6,765
|
Good point. Not unlike the IWC Ingenieur or GP Laureato in that respect. At the moment I'm not a fan of the Inge but love the Laureato, though that was the opposite for the previous generations of each.
|
28 April 2018, 10:22 PM | #36 |
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: usa
Posts: 6,765
|
|
28 April 2018, 10:27 PM | #37 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Louis
Location: Bay Area, CA
Watch: PP 5131R
Posts: 4,785
|
I have always liked Overseas in person but the out of house movement was a big turn off. I saw the limited blue and red PC 20 pieces at a boutique and it was only 56k, think it had a JLC movement.
|
28 April 2018, 10:50 PM | #38 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Pacific
Posts: 3,498
|
Maintenance wise are all 3 (say simple 3 hander) similar in terms of cycle and price?
|
29 April 2018, 12:10 AM | #39 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: 3970
Posts: 3,801
|
I've tried on the newer Overseas a few time. For me, I haven't been able to convince myself to buy one. The opposite was true when I tried on the royal oaks; I definitely wanted one immediately.
|
23 March 2019, 11:16 AM | #40 |
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: DC
Watch: PP/AP/BP/UN
Posts: 1,015
|
I want a 5711 but my AD told me 6 years. So I want something else that's a sports watch and I refuse to buy an AP. AP has abdicated their glorious history by basically becoming a one-watch brand. So I've been looking at the Overseas and I really like it and may get one.
|
23 March 2019, 11:19 AM | #41 | |
Banned
Join Date: May 2018
Real Name: Jonathan
Location: USA
Watch: P-01
Posts: 11,772
|
Quote:
|
|
23 March 2019, 11:29 AM | #42 |
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: DC
Watch: PP/AP/BP/UN
Posts: 1,015
|
|
23 March 2019, 11:42 AM | #43 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Real Name: Seth
Location: nj
Watch: Omega
Posts: 24,697
|
Quote:
VC overseas chrono is chuncky compared to the ROC? Surely you jest. I’ve not checked the specs. But I’d say they are nearly equal. The ROC is a very substantial piece. To me, just by feel, the VC chrono is much more proprtional and balanced.
__________________
If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff) |
|
25 March 2019, 08:28 AM | #44 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Home
Posts: 80
|
Both Nautilus and RO have significant patterns on the dial that make them somewhat fuller . Vacheron lacks that bit of detail and the hr only version looks a little vacant, a little lacking.
With that said, I found the Overseas dual time to be very pretty and visually pleasing. Great watch, good straps, overall an attractive complete package imo especially if you are fed up with having to wait ridiculous amount of time to buy either RO or Nautilus from ADs |
25 March 2019, 01:49 PM | #45 |
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: DC
Watch: PP/AP/BP/UN
Posts: 1,015
|
Would everyone agree that the Overseas is the best alternative to waiting for a Nautilus or Royal Oak?
|
25 March 2019, 02:40 PM | #46 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Real Name: Michael
Location: Dotonbori
Watch: Mostly blue dials
Posts: 7,622
|
I do think the datejust is the best alternative to the date-only Nautilus and RO.
|
25 March 2019, 02:54 PM | #47 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: PacNW
Watch: Enthusiast
Posts: 2,605
|
|
25 March 2019, 03:46 PM | #48 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bay Area
Watch: Rolex, PP, Lange
Posts: 1,024
|
The overseas lacks the elegant look and wearability compared to the other two. I tried on the blue dial chrono and it feels bulky and way too thick
|
25 March 2019, 07:40 PM | #49 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: London
Posts: 534
|
Quote:
|
|
25 March 2019, 07:53 PM | #50 |
Banned
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ASK
Watch: SubC.5711.D500
Posts: 2,236
|
|
25 March 2019, 08:14 PM | #51 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: N/A
Watch: the girls
Posts: 7,095
|
Quote:
I was in love with the 15202 but it come and go however the Nautilus still a solid lover .
__________________
Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- *new*https://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE *new * http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1 |
|
25 March 2019, 08:45 PM | #52 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Europe
Posts: 3,236
|
GB-man said it all post #2.
I have always liked the VC 222 but since then, nothing... The Overseas does just the opposite of attracting me and in my view VC did a poor job in managing their 222 heritage. |
25 March 2019, 09:57 PM | #53 | |
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 3,990
|
Quote:
On that basis, the word ‘best’ (subjective description more often than not) would need to be defined — otherwise, you could advocate the Girard-Perregaux Laureatos as being an equal alternative. |
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.