Hands-On: The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph, Now With The Geneva Hallmark And In-House Ca
The 1970s gave birth to four high-end stainless-steel mechanical watches with integrated bracelets. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak (1972), the IWC Ingenieur SL (1976), the Patek Philippe Nautilus (also 1976), and the Vacheron Constantin Overseas (1977). The first three were all signed by Gerald Genta, during what many consider to be his creative peak. The other was an ambitious response from a talented 23-year-old named Jorg Hysek. (For many years, it was thought that Genta was responsible for the first Overseas; Vacheron has however confirmed for us that Jorg Hysek was responsible.)Launched last, the Overseas (then called reference 222, in reference to the 222nd anniversary of the founding of Vacheron Constantin) was unlike anything else that had come out of Vacheron Constantin’s manufacture. They had spent more than two centuries making watches, but had never made a watch like this. It would be their first sports watch; and their last. 1 OF 6 Vacheron Constantin&rs

Would you buy now or keep saving for something really special?
The issue is this, I could buy an SS 15400 now or keep putting money aside until I have enough for a RG 15400OR, black face on black leather which i think would take it to the next level.I need some help on this one.I have the Diver and ROO Panda in the collection already.

Vintage Jumbo Tresor
Hi All, I have more experience on the vintage Rolex side - and wanted to share my first vintage Omega From my research:Omega OT 2620, Rose Gold Tresor, circa 1949.The 265 manual wind movement has an 11.1 mil serial.Stunning on my wrist due to it's 38mm size. About 9 or 10 mm high.Dial has been nicely redone and due to a service approx 2 years ago - it winds very smooth and keeps excellent time.I am intrigued with these 38mm Omegas and want to learn more, maybe looking for another in stainless.Received from Clissold in a very nice transaction a few weeks ago.Thanks for looking!Russ

It was another Patek AD visit today
I love that place. Anyway the primary goal was to get my Nautilus bracelet resized, and I took the oportunity to take along the Pepsi at the same time and get the Super Jubilee resized as well.Ok so no respectable WIS would chicken out and require help from their AD with such a menial task.Call me chicken but then again it did give this WIS an oportunity to look at so more watches, so there.Anyway, I had a good long conversation about watches and so forth. How's this going, how's that going, what's that look like, would you like to give me a Patek for free. I didn't bring back a free Patek.I didn't bring back any inside intell.I did enjoy talking about watches and such.I did get a chance to once again see the 5170 and a 5980.I got my bracelets resized for both watches.So I'm having a good day, hope your having one as well.

How hard is it to get a steel Daytona?
I see it going for over MSRP on some sites, but then I see that happen with the Sub, and I've walked into stores that have it without issue. What gives? Is it regional? National?If I wanted one, but don't want to pay in excess of the $12,400 MSRP, is that realistic?