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JSolution · 30 December 2021, 09:59 AM

I pay grey prices I have no AD relationships tried my best not happened, anyhow with those prices in respect - I love gold Rolexes and already have a few. I have always loved loved loved the VC overseas especially blue, whether it be the chronograph of the dual time.

I’m at that point where I want to buy a new watch. Although I own quite a lot of Rolexes - I can’t help but feel a solid gold Rolex is a lot more bang for your buck than steel blue dial VC overseas.

Thoughts?

Ichiran · 30 December 2021, 10:06 AM

May I offer a solution below.

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RolexSimon · 30 December 2021, 10:08 AM

That is one beautiful VC!!

aleexxxxx · 30 December 2021, 10:09 AM

The blue VC overseas is amazing. The stock photos that VC use don’t represent the dial color at All. It’s much better looking than that

SaintMickey · 30 December 2021, 10:10 AM

Gold Rolex over SS VC in a heartbeat.

inadeje · 30 December 2021, 10:13 AM

I guess I’m the odd one out. I wouldn’t take any VC for any Rolex. In fact I wouldn’t own VC full stop.

rolexfanforlife · 30 December 2021, 10:14 AM

I own both, and I say VC without hesitation!

JSolution · 30 December 2021, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

May I offer a solution below.

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I know I know this is the one I really want but does inherently raise the budget…

jitdc · 30 December 2021, 10:15 AM

Strictly looking at secondary market pricing I would agree that gold rolexes are a great value compared to SS in any other brand. Go for the gold Rolex!

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steeevvvooo · 30 December 2021, 10:16 AM

If you already have plenty of rolex, there is only one choice for me...

Assuming you mean yellow/rose gold as opposed to white it's also a question of how ostentatious you like to be. If you want gold, only gold will do. But an overseas is a very high quality piece that stands up against a gold rolex IMHO

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JayHantz · 30 December 2021, 10:16 AM

If you are going secondary market, then I would take the PM Rolex. If you are going AD? I think I would get the VC.

Mattt · 30 December 2021, 10:23 AM

Tough one. I own both, which gold Rolex are you thinking of?

PBJ1925 · 30 December 2021, 10:24 AM

On the secondary, I'd also take the PM Rolex.

SaintMickey · 30 December 2021, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

May I offer a solution below.

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That looks nice. Is the SS blue different or the same? I think the SS blue looks too "purple" in a lot of light and a real deal killer.

youthagainsttt · 30 December 2021, 10:26 AM

I'm a bit of a Vacheron fan but think that they are overpriced/inferior if you were to compare with PP & AP both in a horogical sense & market value

Boaters · 30 December 2021, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

May I offer a solution below.

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Drop-dead gorgeous

Mattt · 30 December 2021, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by youthagainsttt

I'm a bit of a Vacheron fan but think that they are overpriced/inferior if you were to compare with PP & AP both in a horogical sense & market value

Have you held them side by side?

JSolution · 30 December 2021, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattt

Tough one. I own both, which gold Rolex are you thinking of?

I mean I already own a pt Daytona, WG meteorite dd, WG gmt meteorite, yellow gold sub, black gold sub, YG dd.

So yeah quite a few not even sure what I would exactly at this point wouldn’t mind the green gmt master.

Other that in a horological sense does your VC really feel as special to you?

beckcommar · 30 December 2021, 10:31 AM

I’ve owned both and the simple truth is that I find VC to just be a whole other level of quality. In fact, VC ownership has kind of spoiled Rolex for me. This is sort of like asking whether to buy a fully loaded Lexus sedan with all the options or a Ferrari. I loaded Lexus is nice and surely quite practical. But a Ferrari is a whole different thing. VC all the way.

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malba2366 · 30 December 2021, 10:33 AM

Depends on what you are interested in. Are you interested in being noticed, the value of the precious metal (roughly $5000 on a Rolex), the ability to resell quickly, or owning a piece manufactured at or near the pinnacle of the art of watchmaking. Personally I would chose the VC.

JSolution · 30 December 2021, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by malba2366

Depends on what you are interested in. Are you interested in being noticed, the value of the precious metal (roughly $5000 on a Rolex), the ability to resell quickly, or owning a piece manufactured at or near the pinnacle of the art of watchmaking. Personally I would chose the VC.

What looks and feels good my wrist are what’s important to me.

Ichiran · 30 December 2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SaintMickey

That looks nice. Is the SS blue different or the same? I think the SS blue looks too "purple" in a lot of light and a real deal killer.

I have not compared them side-by-side but based on my handling impression, they look the same shade of blue to me.

ROlesorusLEX · 30 December 2021, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by inadeje

I guess I’m the odd one out. I wouldn’t take any VC for any Rolex. In fact I wouldn’t own VC full stop.

Any reason for the absolute in this case?

Curious because I'm trying to source the exact rose gold blue dial VC in the picture on this thread.

Bad experience, or just doesn't fit the eye for you?

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kieselguhr · 30 December 2021, 10:53 AM

Rolex. As much as I like Genta design. The VC has a design language that just doesn’t fit my taste.

Ichiran · 30 December 2021, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JSolution

I know I know this is the one I really want but does inherently raise the budget…

I noted you have a few PM Rolex, and if you really want a PM VCO, maybe can consider letting one go? The pink gold VCO is hard to get from both Boutique and grey dealers as there are not many of them. I have spotted quite a few instances of 5711 and 15202 gold "in the wild" but never the VCO gold. I think there is a certain exclusivity on this watch. Anyway, good luck to your decision

malba2366 · 30 December 2021, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JSolution

What looks and feels good my wrist are what’s important to me.

I went with the 5500v Blue Face, just placed the deposit last week and hoping to have the watch within 6 months. I purchased from the VC Boutique in Manhattan (in the US blue face overseas are boutique only). Overall the experience and communication from being placed on the waitlist to now have been great, I was never asked to buy something else or play other games like at the Rolex AD.

JSolution · 30 December 2021, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichiran

I noted you have a few PM Rolex, and if you really want a PM VCO, maybe can consider letting one go? The pink gold VCO is hard to get from both Boutique and grey dealers as there are not many of them. I have spotted quite a few instances of 5711 and 15202 gold "in the wild" but never the VCO gold. I think there is a certain exclusivity on this watch. Anyway, good luck to your decision

I think this might be the route to go down, but move on some steel pieces. To the point where I’m spending the same cash. This is the problem with watches one there is one you want you’ll always end up getting it somewhere down the line!

Vipes · 30 December 2021, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by youthagainsttt

I'm a bit of a Vacheron fan but think that they are overpriced/inferior if you were to compare with PP & AP both in a horogical sense & market value

I agree. PP and AP finishing looks better to me. I like my AP 15300 and PP 5712 better so I sold the blue VC Dualtime. I also got bored of the blue dial; too bright for my liking. It is still a really nice watch that I sometimes regret selling.

Screwly · 30 December 2021, 11:09 AM

I’m also getting the pink gold vacheron that is shown in the pics. This will be my first PM watch and first Vacheron. I’m extremely pumped and should have it within 6 months. This video below by watch society really got me excited…..

https://youtu.be/cXpDwx6CubE

huncho · 30 December 2021, 11:23 AM

i really can't get past the bracelet on VCs but besides that i just feel like at grey prices it makes more sense to get rolex PM. i would only pay rolex PM prices for steel APs

30 December 2021, 09:59 AM	#1
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,323	Solid gold Rolex vs SS VC overseas. I pay grey prices I have no AD relationships tried my best not happened, anyhow with those prices in respect - I love gold Rolexes and already have a few. I have always loved loved loved the VC overseas especially blue, whether it be the chronograph of the dual time. I’m at that point where I want to buy a new watch. Although I own quite a lot of Rolexes - I can’t help but feel a solid gold Rolex is a lot more bang for your buck than steel blue dial VC overseas. Thoughts?

30 December 2021, 10:13 AM	#6
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30 December 2021, 10:14 AM	#7
rolexfanforlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Watch: Sub Posts: 963	I own both, and I say VC without hesitation! __________________ GS: SBGP017; IWC: Big Pilot; Omega: PO diamond; RM: 67-02 (Green); Rolex: 16710, 16520, 116509 (TMOP), 116520, 5513, 1680, 16013 (Tiffany stamped), 116610LV, 124300 x 2 (Celebration; Green), 226570 (polar) Oyster Quartz; Tag: Monaco; VC: Patrimony!

30 December 2021, 10:15 AM	#9
jitdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: TN Watch: 116520 Posts: 518	Strictly looking at secondary market pricing I would agree that gold rolexes are a great value compared to SS in any other brand. Go for the gold Rolex! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Insta: @tenn_past_10 ♛116515 ♛214270 2FA Enabled

30 December 2021, 10:16 AM	#10
steeevvvooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 1,365	If you already have plenty of rolex, there is only one choice for me... Assuming you mean yellow/rose gold as opposed to white it's also a question of how ostentatious you like to be. If you want gold, only gold will do. But an overseas is a very high quality piece that stands up against a gold rolex IMHO Sent from my SM-G780G using Tapatalk __________________ Once you aquire your "grail"... then what?!

30 December 2021, 10:06 AM	#2
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,753	May I offer a solution below. IMG_30122021_080552_(830_x_630_pixel).jpg

30 December 2021, 10:08 AM	#3
RolexSimon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,358	That is one beautiful VC!!

30 December 2021, 10:09 AM	#4
aleexxxxx Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: 116520 Posts: 109	The blue VC overseas is amazing. The stock photos that VC use don’t represent the dial color at All. It’s much better looking than that

30 December 2021, 10:10 AM	#5
SaintMickey Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: USA Posts: 885	Gold Rolex over SS VC in a heartbeat.

30 December 2021, 10:16 AM	#11
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,843	If you are going secondary market, then I would take the PM Rolex. If you are going AD? I think I would get the VC.

30 December 2021, 10:23 AM	#12
Mattt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 264	Tough one. I own both, which gold Rolex are you thinking of?

30 December 2021, 10:24 AM	#13
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,271	On the secondary, I'd also take the PM Rolex.

30 December 2021, 10:26 AM	#15
youthagainsttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: HK Watch: Piaget,Rolex,AP,HB Posts: 1,038	I'm a bit of a Vacheron fan but think that they are overpriced/inferior if you were to compare with PP & AP both in a horogical sense & market value

30 December 2021, 10:31 AM	#19
beckcommar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Bay Area Posts: 4	I’ve owned both and the simple truth is that I find VC to just be a whole other level of quality. In fact, VC ownership has kind of spoiled Rolex for me. This is sort of like asking whether to buy a fully loaded Lexus sedan with all the options or a Ferrari. I loaded Lexus is nice and surely quite practical. But a Ferrari is a whole different thing. VC all the way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 December 2021, 10:33 AM	#20
malba2366 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: NY Posts: 313	Depends on what you are interested in. Are you interested in being noticed, the value of the precious metal (roughly $5000 on a Rolex), the ability to resell quickly, or owning a piece manufactured at or near the pinnacle of the art of watchmaking. Personally I would chose the VC.

30 December 2021, 10:53 AM	#24
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,536	Rolex. As much as I like Genta design. The VC has a design language that just doesn’t fit my taste.

30 December 2021, 11:09 AM	#29
Screwly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Screwly Location: USA Watch: “Pepsi” Posts: 2,369	I’m also getting the pink gold vacheron that is shown in the pics. This will be my first PM watch and first Vacheron. I’m extremely pumped and should have it within 6 months. This video below by watch society really got me excited….. https://youtu.be/cXpDwx6CubE __________________ IG: htown_horology 126710blro jubilee 116500ln white dial 126613lb 326934 jubilee/blue dial

30 December 2021, 11:23 AM	#30
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,471	i really can't get past the bracelet on VCs but besides that i just feel like at grey prices it makes more sense to get rolex PM. i would only pay rolex PM prices for steel APs

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