Why is the Nautilus the only Patek to ever have a good bracelet? All others seem subpar for the watch it’s joined to. I think it would also make a lot of their other models more desirable in the modern era, which is what Patek wants to happen. Those of you who don’t want a bracelet, well, no harm—just put the watch on a strap or buy it that way.
My 4520V is dying consistently at 20-25 seconds, usually 21 seconds. Since it doesn't hack, I'd like for it to die in a better spot, but that never seems to happen. I'll pick it up, shake it varying amounts, put it back down, and come back a bit later to see if always at this spot. I've got it rested crown side down for this.
Any thoughts?
I thought my 4520V Overseas in May from a boutique, and the watch is still performing pretty consistently at around +8 and sometimes even +9 seconds a day. This is on the max of the range of acceptability, and a bit outside. For a watch without hacking seconds, this is a hassle.
I’ve texted my SA about it who said they could regulate it, which would likely take a month.
He hasn’t clarified whether a shipping label would be provided, as I don’t live near the boutique.
1.) how dialed in do you think VC could regulate the watch? I’ve read of several folks who have really accurate pieces, spot on or just barely fast/slow.
2.) is VC service a really good experience? Almost every Rolex service experience from RSC I have had has resulted in scratches.
Given the softening of the market, it’s surprising the me that VC doesn’t have more strap options readily available. The Overseas should have every color of rubber strap. The profit margin on these has to be insane.
Same thing with the new Cardinal Points. Multiple SAs have said these straps may be more broadly available next year… but why not now? They would sell SO many. And it’s not like it really hurts the exclusivity of their brand to have more strap options to existing customers.
Took my Overseas snorkeling yesterday. Rinsed all the salt water off and was back to a nice shine.
Almost one week in on my Overseas, and now I can start to nitpick a little. I know others have asked on some of these, but there's no explanation that I've seen:
1.) WHY didn't they put a hacking seconds hand function? VC, one of the best watchmakers in the world, absolutely knows how to do this. I love to set my watch to reference time and see how well it does, and I can't feed that OCD desire! Also, the "back play" trick where you can cheat to hack the seconds (probably not good for it) doesn't work on this watch.
2.) For the watch to be so refined otherwise, why is the lume so lackluster? This watch costs over $30k USD after taxes, and there's a generous amount of area that they could slather some grade "A" lume, so what gives?! Even with a sunlight charge, it's nowhere near the torch of my other watches--especially Rolex.
3.) Perhaps I need to play around with removing one of the links closer to the case, but I am finding myself a little in between sizes, depending on how my wrist expands. Kinda same on the rubber strap.
4.) I wish the case were even just 1mm thinner--and 2mm would be perfect. It still wears phenomenally well overall! I know the new six-figure price tag platinum limited edition fits this description perfectly, but I don't have platinum money yet, or maybe never!
These are just little gripes in the grand scheme. This is a very special piece! While I would love an Aquanaut, Nautilus, or Royal Oak, I think this watch combines all of those elements into one watch that is in sum more versatile... plus I'll likely never get the call for those anyway. That makes VC a more attractive enthusiasts' high horology brand that is actually attainable, both at retail and grey market, for pricing that isn't as eye popping.
Picked up as a first VC the 4520V blue from a boutique. I love it!
I recently (this week) acquired by Overseas 4520V and tried the rubber out for the first time yesterday, and I noticed the quick release tabs didn’t retract as smoothly as I remember in the boutique on other watches or as my metal bracelets do. One side is a little worse than the other, but both aren’t super smooth.
Does it break in, is this normal, or is my strap defective?