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Got the grail!!

So this happened. I now own my grail watch and have spent the last 3 hours doing the classic “wrist twist under different lighting” routine instead of literally anything else on my to-do list

u/Sure-Outside-3802 — 13 hours ago
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Cotswold Summer

Quintessential English country side and the quintessential Swiss steel sports watch. Perfect.

u/Kynance123 — 11 hours ago
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Thoughts on the overseas size on the wrist?

I’ve been thinking of getting an overseas to add to my collection as a grail watch but I’m not sure if it’s fit or too big on my wrist (wrist size 15cm or 6inchs).

You’re thoughts and opinions would be of great help 🙏

u/SeaJelly5960 — 13 hours ago
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1930 VC - how did I do?

I bought this today for 1600EUR, movement is original 400989 (ChatGPT says this came out around 1927), dial and movement are VC but it was assembled in 1930 in a non VC 18k gold case. Strap is also from 1930 (not VC) made in lizard leather. I love this watch and have no intention of selling but I just want to make sure I didn’t get my face ripped off. So how did I do?

Thanks in advance

u/Leading_Antique — 12 hours ago
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Graduation gift.

Been deciding between IWC mark xx with blue dial and this, but I just couldn’t stop thinking about this one. My first proper watch. Love them since.

u/the_under_knight — 1 day ago
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Question- purchasing from a non-local boutique?

Hello All,

I live relatively close to the New York boutique. However, it seems that NY is a very difficult place to get a watch and they were unwilling to even give me an approximate timeline for a blue dial overseas.

Is it ok to call around to other non-local US boutiques, or will this create other issues?

Thanks!

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u/Business-Berry2581 — 20 hours ago
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Amazing opportunity…but

I have an opportunity to buy a 2000V/120G-B122 for around $90k USD. I’m ecstatic but I’m worried the price may be too high. What are everyone’s thoughts on this watch and where it’s priced and the trajectory of this ref#? Do you guys think it will continue to appreciate? Am I dumb for pulling the trigger on this at this price point? Appreciate the wise opinions of the fellow Vach lurkers!

Disclaimer: this isn’t about can I afford or not… I can. I still like to buy watches when I can at good price points, regardless of rarity or whatnot. They are investments, too, and I don’t like losing big on expensive watches.

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u/apfleisc — 1 day ago
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Rubber Straps - Summer Edition

In the hot summer months I find that rubber straps offer the best comfort and wearing experience. I don’t understand why more brands don’t offer a simple easy switch system to allow owners of sport watches to easily change different types of bracelets / straps to suit different situations. Do you agree and if so let’s see your wildest colors!

PS - Happy 250th birthday to US folks!

u/Emergency-Painter153 — 1 day ago
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Long time lurker - first time caller - silver 4520v

I’ve got a fairly modest collection which includes a silver dial 4520v - wore it every day since I bought it, changing straps constantly - have 5-6 diff rubber coloured straps plus the leather and the bracelet. I increasingly found myself wearing it with a bracelet which stood out a little more (usually I’m a iykyk kinda guy which is why I preferred the VC over other brands - the build quality is much better vs the Rolex as well as I’m sure you are all aware). I was able to acquire a landdweller 40 in steel which I found a bit quirky at first but now love and wear more than the VC (I know that’s not the order my watch journey is supposed to go…!) I feel the 4520v is a bit too similar to the Rolex so pondering my choices. My other watch is a JLC deep sea chronograph.

I feel like I’m missing a bit of colour, but not sure I can justify a 2nd overseas (although the rose gold dual time is tempting me.. the budget doesn’t reach that far).

Does anyone know if VC will swap the dial for a blue ? I’m guessing zero chance but was curious…

Otherwise I guess I can go to a dealer and trade it in but I don’t mind the idea of holding the original pieces for sentimental reasons etc

Also keen to get some ideas on what I need to add !

u/Jaded-Telephone6559 — 1 day ago
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Got called for 4520V deposit, HELP

As usual, VC underpromises and over performs. Got asked for a deposit a bit earlier than expected.. have a few options here:

  1. Kindly decline and let them know a better timeline
  2. Put down the deposit and hope it’s a few month wait
  3. Trade in Bruce Wayne and Santos to fund blue dial VCOS. This would leave me with a one watch collection

What are yalls thoughts? I know we all agree VC>Rolex, but really wanting your opinion on what you would do more than anything if you were in same situation. Thanks!

EDIT: yall, I get where you’re coming from. Sorry if this came off in the wrong way. I am financially stable, own a home/car. I’m a small business owner, however I’m in the middle of a move to new city, need cash flow for current projects, just made a sizable PE investment two months ago, lot going on. If this was December I wouldn’t be here

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u/ShoddyBranch5756 — 2 days ago