Unboxing & Thoughts: VACHERON CONSTANTIN OVERSEAS 4500V in Blue 

She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah

My wife is a tight ass lol "Baby it costs money " is her favorite line

Ah man, the holy trinity, for me the overseas would be bottom of the 3 but they're all magnificent pieces

Thanks and I agree 100%! It far exceeds my expectations.

Can’t disagree!

Thanks! The whole VC boutique was really good for my wife and when I visited.

Thanks! Regarding the movement, the 5100 movement found in the Quai de l’Île has a tunsten rotor not the gold one. While it’s mechanically almost identical with this exception.

Based on my own very biased opinion, I agree 100%! 😀

@@aguynamedtommy very biased, but I agree with you

Love the black too - it's a deep piano black finish.

Thank you!

Thanks. I figured that some would appreciate showing off the different strap options.

Thanks!

Great review! I’ve heard that this wears like a modern Rolex. Does it fit like your Sub around the wrist? Looking forward for an updated state of the collection too 💪🏼

Thanks! IMO it fits best than my Sub. The Sub took a bit to get right and it’s about 99% there but the Overseas is perfectly balanced on my wrist.

Yeah it really doesn’t. It’s completely different than the photos on the Vacheron website.

Thank you Andy! 👍

Oops. Thanks for the correction.

I used time.gov to initially set the time and comparing the constantly running seconds, mine was running exactly 5 seconds behind. After that it’s easy to check it daily, weekly, etc. Of course it’s easier if the seconds hand hack, but since this doesn’t, there a bit of simple math involved.

Congrats on yours!

Congrats on yours!

Thanks for the kind words! 🙏

Hi! Congrats on yours and it’s amazingly accurate!

Congrats!

Hey PF! I think I linked my video in my review post, maybe not?! Much thanks for stopping by, watching and for the great comments! 🙏

I’m not sure since this is my first VC, but my box does differ from the other few VC Overseas videos on YT. And thanks!

@@aguynamedtommy I much preferred the new box compared to the old one. The previous leather carry case tends to scuff easily and deteriorates over time. However I do like the old 'passport' style COA compared to the new warranty card.

Glad you liked it. The 49150 in rose gold is gorgeous! Good luck on getting a 4500v!

Great minds think alike!

Thanks and congrats on your new SubDate. Please wear it in good health!

Thanks for the week wishes and calling this out! Another oops!

If it's only one watch, I would say the Sub. The Sub is the one of the durable and versatile watches out there. Maybe take a look at the Explorer 1 as well. If you're put off by the Rolex brand, maybe take a look at the Omega Seamaster or Speedmaster.

It’s an engineering and design decision/philosophy. Hacking forces artificial strain on the escapement and balance wheel by dropping a lever to hold it in place. If FP Journe, Patek and Vacheron ALL don’t hack their second hands due to not ever wanting to interrupt the escapement I think it’s a sound design decision.

Thanks. I like both the white and black dial versions too.

Thanks bro!

Thanks for the kind words! 🙏

Oops! 😬 🙊

Thanks for watching!

Thanks! I’ve actually gained 10lbs since the lockdown. Maybe it was the black polo? 😂

I believe so. Since getting it several months ago, it’s my most worn watch. Accuracy on mine is very good, about +/-1 sec per day.

@@aguynamedtommy If I may ask, how did you test the accuracy of your VC watch? Thanks.

Well as you probably know one of the few drawbacks of the VC Overseas is the lack of hacking. What I do instead is wait for the second hand to reach 12, gently turn the crown counter-clockwise to stop the second hand temporarily. Now sync it up with time.gov or an online atomic clock, release and done. It’s similar to the method used on the Speedmaster.

Hopefully yours will soon arrive. It’s so worth the wait!

The first ones are beautiful!

Thanks, it is insanely cool!

Awesome, best of luck!

Thanks for your comment and subbing! I always try to show real world shots versus the glamorized studio shots.

Yes... The 5100/1 movement was fitted to the Quai De L’ile while the Overseas used the 5100. Sometime in late 2019, VC quietly switched over to the 5100/1 for the Overseas as well, but replacing the tungsten rotor with the 22K gold rotor. I’ve read elsewhere that VC run out of 5100 movements so they switched over to the 5100/1 while others say that the 5100/1 has some slight improvements over the 5100 around the bridge architecture and the switch is permanent. I’m curious myself and trying to get more details. Mine is the 5100/1.

a guy named Tommy thanks for the info

www.vacheron-constantin.com/en2/home.html

I have not. No issues with mine.

Mine is a 2020 and VC automatically extended it for me!

@@aguynamedtommy good news

She loves me 20000! 😂

All great choices!

Thanks and let me know when you get yours!

Same maybe they will address this in the next release.

Didn’t notice that until yesterday, mine changes around 11:58pm.

Google it. 😉

There isn’t an anti-reflective coating but I haven’t had any issues, even in bright sunlight. In fact, it’s when the details of the dial really comes through. Congratulations on yours. Hope it arrives soon and please let me know your thoughts when it does. 👍

@@aguynamedtommy Will pick it up the first week in Jan. at the Miami boutique. Will let you know what I think. Thanks.

Crazy.

I concur!

Thank you!

Given it’s MSRP, it should last at minimum 20 years. $1K per year! 😂

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@@aguynamedtommy Thanks a lot man ! Congrats for the VC, should get mine in November of 2023 :D

No it doesn’t but, similar to the manual wind Speedmaster, you can turn the crown counter-clockwise lightly to stop the second hand from moving temporarily.

@@aguynamedtommy thanks for answering, really appreciate, unfortunately still out the reach of my pocket, one day hopefully

Hey there. Try the Vacheron Boutique on Rodeo Dr in Beverly Hills. Ask for Reed. He’s a true gentleman. Let him know that I referred you. 👍

@@aguynamedtommy Thanks Tommy 👍😄

Thanks, and no, not at all.

a guy named Tommy why Tommy?

It took a while to figure out but I prefer steel over titanium for watches. I like the weight more. And I sold it for the Cartier Santos, which I think is the better watch.

Congrats on yours!

😂

You can check the accuracy very easily actually by comparing it against the atomic clock and doing some simple math, timegrapher or timegrapher app. Understandably that might be difficult if basic math isn’t your thing. 😂 And it was purchased at the Vacheron boutique in Beverly Hills - definitely NOT a fake.

@@aguynamedtommyLooks like a logical thinking is not your thing Tommy. You are out of luck; you can not learn this easily. You got it or you don't. Let me explain it to you in plain English. You stop the seconds hand at 12pm. You compare the seconds hand to the atomic clock and start the watch. After 24 hours you compare your seconds hand to the atomic clock. This is the way to do it. There is a big problem with your watch; you can not stop the seconds’ hand. Do you understand this Tommy? If you don't, I'm sorry for you. By the way Tommy. Because of the font on the date window, Vacheron will be ignored by many horology enthusiasts. Look at the date window in Royal Oak from AP and you will see how this should be implemented. There is one thing I like about the Vacheron; 150m water resistance. However those small design problems eliminate this great watch maker to be considered. This shouldn’t have happened at this level of horology.

Workarounds... 1 - Check the current seconds time against the atomic clock. Note down where it was. 24 hours later, check it again when the atomic clock seconds hit zero. Do some basic math. Simple. 2 - If the watch isn’t running, start winding it when the seconds hand of the atomic clock matches the second hand of the watch. Easy. 3 - Get a timegrapher app. 4 - Get a timegrapher if you’re OCD about accuracy and you can measure/test to your heart’s delight. Regarding the date window, it’s a subjective design opinion. I like it, think it’s fine. Ironically as you mentioned AP, the RO 15202 doesn’t even have a seconds hand. The Patek Nautilus 5711 didn’t hack until recently. The Omega Speedmaster, one of the most iconic watches ever made, doesn’t hack either. If you’re OCD about accuracy, and can’t do simple math or too lazy, then these watches aren’t for you. 🤷‍♂️

@@aguynamedtommy I like the Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch. This watch was created in 1957 and the movement did not change much. For that reason it is one of our favorites. Patek is untouchable at this time. No matter what Patek does with its sport’s models it will be sold. Why? because it is Patek Philippe. Vacheron is in a different position. They do not have an iconic design anymore. They created a new line of watches. With the new modern design, they better do it right if they want to be number three in the world. There is no question that Vacheron is the top hitter in the watch industry. Tommy, as long as you like your watch, you should be a happy camper to own a Vacheron. Congrats.

You’re absolutely right. As long as I’m happy with it that’s all that matters. And I love the Overseas not only for the watch itself but for its sentimental value. Cheers!