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Old 16 June 2019, 01:58 AM   #31
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The VC has Hallmark of Geneva certificate? Or is it on the movement only?

I would do VC cause you gotta see the movement, easy strap change and comes with the strap options.


The VC OS Chrono movement has the Geneva seal. Don’t think you get anything else from VC apart from the Geneva seal.


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Old 16 June 2019, 04:38 AM   #32
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RO for me, but i gotta give credit where its due. The vacheron easily takes the cake for the blue vs blue battle.
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Old 16 June 2019, 05:12 AM   #33
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I ended up buying the VC OS Chrono and love it.

To those that say that the VC does not hold up to an AP, I disagree and own a AP 15202.

I’ll let the photos do the talking.





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As a Jumbo owner as well, I’d probably lean towards the VC Chrono as well, as I think it would compliment my rotation better.

But if I didn’t yet have an RO, I’d lean towards the AP.
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Old 16 June 2019, 05:23 AM   #34
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The VC is a fine looking watch, but the sheer details on the AP, and how the light plays with those angles is just awesome


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Old 16 June 2019, 05:43 AM   #35
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Vacheron Overseas Chronograph v AP RO Chrono

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As a Jumbo owner as well, I’d probably lean towards the VC Chrono as well, as I think it would compliment my rotation better.

But if I didn’t yet have an RO, I’d lean towards the AP.

Spot on. The VC Chrono is a remarkable watch and I’ve hardly worn my AP 15202 since I bought the VC.


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Old 17 June 2019, 03:05 PM   #36
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The VC chrono by a long shot.

The ROC is just not a serious chronograph watch. Any company, AP or otherwise, who doesn’t invest the time and effort into an in-house movement isn’t worth buying.

I have a 15500 black dial in order right now and was deciding between it or a ROC, and went with the 15500 because he ROC is just not a serious chronograph. I will eventually buy a VC Overseas Chrono to compliment my 15500.
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Old 17 June 2019, 09:09 PM   #37
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I like the VC but can't get away from the fact that they change up the design each generation
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Old 17 June 2019, 11:33 PM   #38
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I ended up buying the VC OS Chrono and love it.

To those that say that the VC does not hold up to an AP, I disagree and own a AP 15202.
Stunning watch and great choice. Congrats! The new VC Overseas line is beautiful, with impeccable finishing that rivals and/or exceeds anything on the market. That in-house movement with the display back is incredible.

Definitely some bias on an AP forum, but it's all good. Everyone likes what they like, for whatever reason.
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Old 18 June 2019, 04:59 AM   #39
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Stunning watch and great choice. Congrats! The new VC Overseas line is beautiful, with impeccable finishing that rivals and/or exceeds anything on the market. That in-house movement with the display back is incredible.



Definitely some bias on an AP forum, but it's all good. Everyone likes what they like, for whatever reason.


Thanks man!


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Old 18 June 2019, 07:40 AM   #40
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ROC all day every day.

The VC 3rd gen (or whatever generation it's on now) does nothing for me.
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Old 18 June 2019, 09:01 AM   #41
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The VC chrono by a long shot.

The ROC is just not a serious chronograph watch. Any company, AP or otherwise, who doesn’t invest the time and effort into an in-house movement isn’t worth buying.

I have a 15500 black dial in order right now and was deciding between it or a ROC, and went with the 15500 because he ROC is just not a serious chronograph. I will eventually buy a VC Overseas Chrono to compliment my 15500.
Everyone can have their own opinions as to how important an "in-house" movement means to them, but to say the ROC isn't a serious chronograph is a stretch. The F. Piguet 1185 is one of the longest standing integrated chronograph movements and has been used by multiple companies including VC in their overseas chronograph until the most recent third generation.
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Old 18 June 2019, 09:13 AM   #42
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The VC chrono by a long shot.

The ROC is just not a serious chronograph watch. Any company, AP or otherwise, who doesn’t invest the time and effort into an in-house movement isn’t worth buying.

I have a 15500 black dial in order right now and was deciding between it or a ROC, and went with the 15500 because he ROC is just not a serious chronograph. I will eventually buy a VC Overseas Chrono to compliment my 15500.


What would be an example of serious chronos for a comparable price as the ROC out of curiosity? FP 1185 is a fine movement imo. Just want to understand your rationale.
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Old 18 June 2019, 09:58 AM   #43
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Well, you're on an AP forum, so these opinions don't surprise me, but I've seen both these models in the metal and much prefer the VC. It's a more beautiful, cleaner design, and the finishing is stunning. (Not sure why some people say the AP finishing is higher-end. I didn't see it that way at all.)

I find the tapestry dial on the AP, off-center date window to the hour markers, and all those bezel screws to be way too busy. The VC has a more classic, old-school feel to it and a more aesthetically pleasing balance, especially to the date window and subdials. I also prefer the bracelet design, and with the quick-change rubber and gator strap options, it's no contest. All subjective, of course.

I own the new VC Overseas non-chrono with the blue dial, and love the whole line, although the slightly bigger size of the chrono versions was the reason I stuck with the non-chrono.
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Old 18 June 2019, 10:04 AM   #44
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Everyone can have their own opinions as to how important an "in-house" movement means to them, but to say the ROC isn't a serious chronograph is a stretch. The F. Piguet 1185 is one of the longest standing integrated chronograph movements and has been used by multiple companies including VC in their overseas chronograph until the most recent third generation.
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Old 18 June 2019, 11:11 AM   #45
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I still find it stunning the AP power reserve is 40hrs but I’d choose it
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Old 18 June 2019, 09:24 PM   #46
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I still find it stunning the AP power reserve is 40hrs but I’d choose it


It isn’t noticeable to me but I use a wonder. Actually it’s about the same as my Aquanaut (officially says 35-45 on Patek website) and I alternate between the two.


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Old 19 June 2019, 02:44 PM   #47
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Here is my white dial Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chrono (this is me driving home from picking it up at FedEx... came today!!) that will compliment my non-chrono Royal Oak 15500 black dial when it arrives:

The fit and finish of the VC is equivalent to that of any RO and exceeds that of any ROO.

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Old 19 June 2019, 02:49 PM   #48
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Old 19 June 2019, 02:52 PM   #49
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Old 19 June 2019, 10:54 PM   #50
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Perfect combo!


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Old 20 June 2019, 03:28 AM   #51
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I must say, the 42.5mm case of the Vacheron Constantin wears very large, almost too large for my wrist. It definitely makes me realize a 44mm ROO is something I’ll never buy! I think the 41mm of the RO will be perfect.
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Old 20 June 2019, 03:29 AM   #52
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I also like the VC because between it, my two Pateks, and the inbound AP RO 15500 will leave me with at least one piece from the holy trinity! :)
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Old 23 June 2019, 04:11 AM   #53
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Vc bezel reminds me of the man hole covers that the teenage mutant Ninja turtles wore on their backs...sorry I'm a 90s kid

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The VC chrono by a long shot.

The ROC is just not a serious chronograph watch. Any company, AP or otherwise, who doesn’t invest the time and effort into an in-house movement isn’t worth buying.

I have a 15500 black dial in order right now and was deciding between it or a ROC, and went with the 15500 because he ROC is just not a serious chronograph. I will eventually buy a VC Overseas Chrono to compliment my 15500.
Yeah, sure. Whatever you say tiger.
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Here is my white dial Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chrono (this is me driving home from picking it up at FedEx... came today!!) that will compliment my non-chrono Royal Oak 15500 black dial when it arrives:

The fit and finish of the VC is equivalent to that of any RO and exceeds that of any ROO.

Your watch has the same 1185 FP cal that the ROC does. Only the latest 3rd gen has the new movement, and AP will surely have their new inhouse out soon too, probably already ready but this year was Code year.

And the ROOs, 44 esp, are finished with more layers and materials than the ROs or VCOs which are all basically just one metal served different ways.
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Your watch has the same 1185 FP cal that the ROC does. Only the latest 3rd gen has the new movement, and AP will surely have their new inhouse out soon too, probably already ready but this year was Code year.

And the ROOs, 44 esp, are finished with more layers and materials than the ROs or VCOs which are all basically just one metal served different ways.
Beat me too it. Just not a serious chronograph.
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Old 17 August 2019, 08:03 PM   #57
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Beat me too it. Just not a serious chronograph.


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Old 17 August 2019, 08:21 PM   #58
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Old 17 August 2019, 09:39 PM   #59
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Missed the point. The guy criticizing the ROC as not a serious chronograph because it did not have an in-house movement and had bought the VC chrono instead. Problem was it was the version with the same movement as the ROC. I have no issues with the VC.
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Missed the point. The guy criticizing the ROC as not a serious chronograph because it did not have an in-house movement and had bought the VC chrono instead. Problem was it was the version with the same movement as the ROC. I have no issues with the VC.
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