Rolex Explorer II and Rolex Submariner for a Vacheron Constantin Overseas. Did I make the trade? 

Well done! You made the correct decision. Long term, you would regret the loss of the Rolexes.

Congratulations - the absof*ckinglutely RIGHT decision! I was in fear you really could give them away. And yes, I am an accuracy nerd, too. So now I'm looking forward to watching a lot more videos from you with "our" two so great ROLEX watches! Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the crowns! 🙂

Best decision! And the RIGHT decision! Rolex is the best brand for you !

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Love the nature shots and the rollies in action. Watching it I couldn’t imagine the VC out there in the field doing the same. I’m sure it “could” handle it but I’m not sure it should. The sub and expII look right at home tho. Again thanks for sharing. Looking forward to more content.

RIGHT DECISION! Can you imagine you taking that tumble with a VC on?! Robust, accurate, hacking seconds. Rolex is the king for a reason.

The VC is double or triple the price of a Rolex and less durable and less accurate. You did the right thing. I’m more interested in seeing videos of you putting your Rolex’s through harsh conditions. Awesome content and I love your artwork man.

I support you either way. I do agree with your argument that watch collection is a journey

I applaud 👏 your decision. The VC would be more of a dress up watch compared to the Rolexes which are more versatile for what you do plus with your extra straps you can change their look. That alone kinda gives you more than 2 watches to wear.

I agree the Everest version is the one. The white dial isn’t quite it to me

Great choice. Tbh I think the standard time and date Overseas is way overpriced and over valued. If I saw a blue one for $17k full set I would probably pull the trigger. But at $25-29k is insane and dumb. If you want a Vacheron get a 56 and get into the brand for Sub prices.

I think you made the wise choice! In military jargon, TWO IS ONE AND ONE IS NONE! Having a back up in the field is imperative. Those two Rolex watches are brilliant choices, sir. While the VC is very cool, it is putting all your eggs in one basket. I'd take the two Rollies any day of the week.

Thanks for sharing the journey with us. I think you made the right choice.

I woulda kept the rolexs too .I'm a rough type fellow and my watches get batte scars and Rolex wears wear and tear better than the Vacheron..Vacheron is a dress only watch.Rolex is a reliable companion/ tool.I have a 116610 Submariner and I love it!

If that is Canyonlands, I think we visited the exact place of your “Echoes of the Desert” pic last year with the family. I think you made the right choice. If it truly was not your grail VC then you’d end up regretting it. Loving my Polar by the way!!

Enjoy ur videos! Good choice on the watch btw…at least in my opinion

I think you made the right choice! Your lifestyle demands a tool watch, and that VC is too nice to be knocking around places like Zion. Of course, some people may think you crazy for bringing a Rolex into that environment, but that’s what it was designed to do!

Echos of the desert is fire

Well done. I want to see more Explorer ii videos. More views and more outdoor journeys 🙌🏾 You have the best two tools. What smarter watch would you like if you were to get another?

I'm an owner of the 3-hand Overseas (4500v) and also 2 Rolexes (the Sub you have and a BLNR). The VCO is undoubtedly a superior watch, it simply makes the Rolexes look cheap side by side. It's a watch that stands toe to toe with a Nautilus or Royal Oak and is in some ways superior. One such way is durability. It has 150m WR, actually more than your Exp II. Magnetism and shock protection. Also note this Gen 3 VCO is the first of the line to have an in-house VC movement. VC actually used bigger and more durable parts (you can actually see it through the caseback) and also intentionally used less parts, mainly for durability and also for ease of service. Mine is also just as accurate as my Rolexes, +-2s/day. But it's positionally variable. Crown up loses time, crown down gains. So I can regulate it to basically run dead on everyday. Lack of hacking doesn't bother me as I can use the above to get it to gain/lose as much as needed over the course of several days,. Having said ALL that, you made the right choice. The VCO is a great choice for a more active office worker. It's a watch you can take on vacation, swim with it, etc, beat it up a bit more than any sane person should dare with a Royal Oak or Nautilus. But for someone like you who is an adventurer and explorer, Rolex is the much better choice as it's still going to be more durable, easier to service, etc.

Sorry guys! Couldn’t disagree more!! If you’re all about the movement and accuracy get an Omega! Vacheron is one of the trinity for Christ sake! The epitome of watch making! I have 5 Rolex watches, and yes they are outstanding watches! But my 4520V/210A-B128 Overseas is next level! Don’t make excuses coz you didn’t want to trade 2 for 1! Coz that’s what it really came down to 🤷🏻‍♂️

Hi, here is my perspective, I own a VCO Chronograph Gen 2 but have previously owned Rolex Explorer and Rolex Sea Dweller which I returned within 2 days as it was so uncomfortable. 1) Rolex are overhyped mass produced but well marketed watches, 2) VC are 150 years older and side by side make the two watches you have look like toys. I wear my Gen 2 daily for normal duties but if I’m off out into the wild and scraping rocks etc then I wear my Apple Watch ultra which obviously has a battery life but other than that does everything a ‘tool’ watch does and more and you really won’t care if it gets damaged. Ignore the Rolex fanboys and get the VC you don’t see many out in the wild and they are beautiful.

Thank God ! I was worried you would trade the Rolex's. I have watched all of your watch vids dozens of times each! Listening careful to what is important to you on all levels. The Overseas is a factuation watch for you I think...still pursue it but the Explorer 2 is you with the Sub a close second. That Explorer 2 will be with you to pass down. You are connected to it now. If you had done the deal...within 48 hours or less you would have been regretting the trade. This is based on my observations of you. I never would have considered it in the first place personally. I made a mistake like that decades ago and it still bugs me...thanks, Doug

You made the right decision.

Right decision-you saved your self of headache of VC in hard contition. And no matter for top finish-definitely will not look good beaten up as Rolex.

lol, great watch tan.😄

You made the right decision. With the lifestyle you have and the activities you endur, both Rolexes are most ideal. You also have endured memories with both pieces. I have the black model of the 7900V DT and also a Rolex SD4K… I also am more of a rugged, less formal person and I wear the Rolex more. Good call!

Cheyne, bravo my friend! Keep up the great work both in and out of the studio. You know how I feel about your decision :) Thank you for literally being ONE of the only guys who actually uses the watches as they're intended and sharing that info. No one needs another Submariner video with gloves on in a boutique. Thank you pal and have a great weekend!!

Happy new year! Good choice, in my opinion! I'm looking forward to your next great videos.

Great decision, it’s going to be an interesting journey You can always have an extra watch that you keep changing to keep things fresh

good call!! Can't wait to see how your rolex watches are holding up after years of abuse.

Right choice 👍 I really like the polar Explorer 2 - almost prefer it over the submariner.

Really love your videos mate! Just a hard working man using his watches for their intended purposes. Don’t change your formula. Most other watch channels follow the same boring review/info at a desk type of thing.

Man, such an honest and heartfelt account of a dilemma I've been in too (we did discuss in comments somewhere else!). As a marine biologist, forester and farmer I've worked, dived, mountaineered and hunted in my Submariner and Explorer (1). Working these luxury tools is what it's about. For me, their utility is their luxury. But I too was considering a VCODT to pair with a Fifty Fathoms (which I did get) - was kinda luxury versions of my favourites. But my research showed me it just wouldn't be up to the job (unlike the FF): that bracelet just isn't robust enough and I suspect the movement wouldn't be either. So I think you made the right decision. And if collecting watches has taught me anything its a) if you want a particular watch, don't settle for a surrogate and b) brands make new watches! Don't be too surprised to see a VCO in Ti at some point soon. VC will be hit had by the economic downturn and are run by a very commercial conglomerate - they will need to diversify the Overseas line. At the end of your vid I noticed the chronos! I can wholly recommend Speedmasters - very tough and also Sinn chronos. The 103 is an awesome watch, but I'd go for the Ti or standard without the screw pushers. Super tough and very legible, though Sinn lume isn't as good as Omega or Rolex. For another 'ultimate tool' chronograph what about Breguet's new XX/20? A very good chronograph with a brilliant new movement. Or another: the Blancpain Bathyscaphe chronograph - one of the best chrono calibre, dive waterproof (including pusher use) in steel, ti or ceramic. Blancpain are a bargain used and top tier watchmaking. Worth checking out Laurent Ballesta's photography, sponsored by Blancpain - impressive!

I never really understood why these high quality watch makers sometimes have watches that dont have hacking seconds.

Good to see you made the decision to stick to the Rolexes! It might be interesting for you to investigate the design date of the VC movement. I suspect that it is indeed an old design, thus there was not as much need for hacking seconds as it is today. That might also be the reason why the Rolexes are much more accurate; they are just up-to-date designs with the latest and greatest technology. VC on the other side has a movement that is "just" pretty looking but not as advanced in terms of technology/materials used.

Good decision 🎉💪🏽, I heard VC Overseas have QC rotor issues.

Sorry, you made the wrong decision. Rolex is a mass and overhyped product. The submariner you can see everywhere in the world. Vacheron Constantin is the oldest watch brand in the world. The overseas is something very special and unique. I hope you don’t regret your decision. But anyway your video was great.