drop Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 (edited) Hi all, I'm looking to add the next piece to the collection and appreciate any insights you can share. I am very intrigued by three VCs - the regulateur, malta chrono and the jubilee (stainless all, white dials). Any comments on versions too look for, accuracy, quality, etc? While it's my favorite at face value, I'm having a rough time findng a regulateur with the small 30 at 6... plus the choice in movements seems somewhat not so great... Thanks as always! Edited September 29, 2006 by drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shimside11 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 My favourite VC is actually the Overseas. I see that it's not on your list, but you might consider it if you like the brand. I tried on a genuine and immediately fell in love with it. 10,600USD retail is a bit much for me, so I've looked around. Josh's newest Overseas is very close. I have heard that it keeps company with the most accurate reps that we can get. Some here say that the cross on the dial is off, but you really would need a loupe to tell (I frankly don't see it...looks great to me). The overseas is next on my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OiRogers Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 I second Shimside11's vote of the Overseas... I've got a 1st gen of that watch that I love... I'm currently shopping for a 2nd gen. The cross does seem to be a 'bit' smallish on the newer gen... but it is a beautiful watch and its remarkably close to the gens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drop Posted September 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Totally agree with you on the Overseas, but I'm looking for more of a dress watch on a strap. I keep browsing the dealers' sites but am still not having luck finding something of obvious high quality... maybe I'll have to expand scope to AP, Breuget, etc... grr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Regulateur! Both straps from www.banda.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeroy697 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 (edited) I have a Perp Calender. Here is a link to the exact watch I bought from Watcher71. http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showtopic=598 Edited September 29, 2006 by Leeroy697 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pobiga Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 I bought Malta Chrono from Joshua several month ago and I'm convinced that it is a very elegant and classic watch!! BTW you have to decide by yourself, the above is only my opinion! Good luck! Ciao. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLiNK Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 I like VCs but unfortunately most of the VC reps are of lower quality compared to high quality reps of other brands. Does not bother me much but I guess I have my fill. Overseas seems to be the only high quality rep. Still, I could not overcome myself because of the cross and buy the rep. Have you seen my smallish collection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertk Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 I have most of the VC's, but for a dress watch nothing beats the jubilee. Exudes class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drop Posted September 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Regulateur! Both straps from www.banda.com Can you share where you found the regulateur with the 30 at 6? I'm a big fan but the current run doesn't seem to have that detail... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 (edited) Can you share where you found the regulateur with the 30 at 6? I'm a big fan but the current run doesn't seem to have that detail... Ah... but it also has a "45" at 9 ... I have three versions of the VC Regulateur... all different, none 100% correct. Here are the others... The rose gold version (my favourite) was purchased from another board member, a year or so ago. I think it came from Paul's old site, but cannot be sure of this. I love the combination of burgundy leather and rose gold... pure elegance. Edited September 30, 2006 by Highflyingclive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eLiNK Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Ah... but it also has a "45" at 9 ... I have three versions of the VC Regulateur... all different, none 100% correct. Oh, yes. I started a topic on the old RWG to that end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drop Posted September 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 (edited) Ok I'll stop sweating the small stuff, call a rep a rep, and just pick one up. The font differences between the various versions is interesting as well... I think the regulateur is fantastic looking in all its derivations, thanks for sharing. Edited September 30, 2006 by drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 (edited) @Drop... make sure that you get one with independantly settable GMT subdial (operated by the pusher at 10 o'clock). Correct face colour is white... as far as I am aware, VC have not made a black version (although they should). The small calendar chapter ring should be the same colour as the face. The original has an "Officer Caseback" flip lid over the rear crystal. So pick and choose the details that are important to you. My version with the "officer caseback" has a silver calendar chapter ring ... when you buy a rep, there is always a trade-off. There are also reps of this watch with bling-bling diamond-set bezels. Yes, the original does exist in this version, too... Entry level price for the original is around £18,000. So wear it with a suit, OK? Edited September 30, 2006 by Highflyingclive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drop Posted September 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 @Drop... make sure that you get one with independantly settable GMT subdial (operated by the pusher at 10 o'clock). Correct face colour is white... as far as I am aware, VC have not made a black version (although they should). The small calendar chapter ring should be the same colour as the face. The original has an "Officer Caseback" flip lid over the rear crystal. So pick and choose the details that are important to you. My version with the "officer caseback" has a silver calendar chapter ring ... when you buy a rep, there is always a trade-off. There are also reps of this watch with bling-bling diamond-set bezels. Yes, the original does exist in this version, too... Entry level price for the original is around £18,000. So wear it with a suit, OK? Cool, thanks for the added tips - seems like Josh's looks pretty good. I'm quite happy with my discount, especially since my cuff will cover it 99% of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 my cuff will cover it 99% of the time No.. you will be staring at it 99% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronus Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Nice VCs! I am not a suit or shirt/trousers kinda person but got a VC Overseas which I did wear with a suit to a friend's wedding and was complimented on it. Very nice watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Go for one of the Tourbillons. They now seem to have two versions. Very cool movement and no date font to worry about. Expensive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linder Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I would not worry about the fat cross on the new 42mm Overseas. While I did purchase the first dial to do a cross swap before I received the new version, now that I have it in the hand, the fat cross is so small anyway, I can barely tell as it is, much less while its on the wrist. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drop Posted October 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 I ordered a Regulateur (white dial) and, for the heck of it, a JLC Reserve de Marche (black dial) from Joshua - I'm quite excited to see how good a value these $100 reps really are. I'm placing some of the other watches from this thread onto my future purchase list, thanks again for the inputs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OiRogers Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Keep us posted on that Regulateur there drop... Its wonderful to see people interested in my personal favorite brand of watches (Gen and the reps) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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