VC Overseas Dualtime

[luckyal]

I have a hankering for one of these with a blue dial & have found one and am pondering a deal.

It'll be a big spend for me & will involve a p/x of a few & am hovering over the go button & trying to convince myself to just do it..... but looking for some validation from the membership, knowing full well it's down to me, but just interested in opinions.

Will involve a PX of either Rolex JC DSSD/ Breguet XXI in Rose Gold/ PAM 1661 & most likely at least 2 of those.

Pros:
Versatile with 3 strap options, sleeper model from VC (imho)

Cons:
Will i regret PX'ing those 2-3 & the options it gives me (although lockdowns have seen me wear fewer & fewer different watches, so slimming down the numbers feels ok)
Secondhand, but unworn at RRP, can't guarantee i'll never sell given my track record - so will that be an issue later?

Alex

[wileeeeeey]

Jacob and Walter should be well placed to comment with a blue and a black each.

Lovely watches but that's a strong PX list. Three strap options is nice but will you just wear on the bracelet 99% of the time?

Fantastic micro adjustment on the bracelet - PP and AP could learn from it.

[luckyal]

You're right about the bracelet, guaranteed it would spend most of it's life on it.

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[TKH]

Yes i would , i have ordered a 3 hander blue…the wait begins…

VC oozes quality and strap swop is great versatility, i agree Dualtime is a sleeper in range but not for long….

Go for it “itch the scratch”….

[JC180]

Hi Al,

If you look at SC, you will see what I have had to move on to accommodate, its a long list and no regrets from me, its a superb watch and one I don't imagine I will ever choose to move on. Yesterday I reached for my WG Daytona wound it and then put it back in the box as I couldn't remove the VC from my wrist!

I'm not a fan of the 3 hander blue dial (the date is just off to my eyes, too low and odd disk colour/font combo) and did consider the Dualtime with a silver dial but very glad indeed I went for the blue. The dial is sensational, more active than any other blue dial I own, has amazing depth to it, like glass at times and it just wants me to photograph it whenever I look at it.

Buying at list is a safe bet in my opinion as these have been shooting up of late, are boutique only and with a sizeable waiting list.

I was quite excited about the three strap options but my wrists are just under 7" and it is perfectly comfortable on the bracelet but as the rubber flares (and I assume the alligator is the same) without any articulation it wears comfortably enough but with a gap to the side of my wrist and doesn't fit under tighter shirt cuffs as a result so I pretty much wear it exclusively on the bracelet.

Anyway, some obligatory photos to whet your appetite.

[luckyal]

Jacob,

Appreciate the time taken for that response.

All of it is certainly in line with my thinking and definitely helping getting me over the line. Am a sucker for a blue dial such as this & those photos certainly help on that front.

Am almost certain it will live on the bracelet most of the time & personally think that's the best looking option too.

Many thanks
Alex

[gaurav_tzuk]

Ooooof that’s classy !

[thegreatdogwood]

You don't say whether you are looking at a new one or possibly either a gen 2 or gen 3. I have a Gen 2 with the black dial, zero regrets, it feels very special to wear and the detailing of the dial pops in the sunshine.

[MartynJC (UK)]

Just do it! I'm a sucker for the blue faced VC - I have the three hander and it is up their with the best. I've had to sell a few of mine recently bu can't see letting my VC go.

Warning - do try on the wrist - it's a 41mm and with the bracelet on it does extend wider so it depends on your wrist shape what you prefer. The straps "blend more" (as seen below)

Here is my 3 hander - but that dual time is another level again! VC have nailed the blue - difficult to show in pics -





Martyn

[luckyal]

You don't say whether you are looking at a new one or possibly either a gen 2 or gen 3. I have a Gen 2 with the black dial, zero regrets, it feels very special to wear and the detailing of the dial pops in the sunshine.

It's the current generation 3.
Cheers

[luckyal]

Just do it! I'm a sucker for the blue faced VC - I have the three hander and it is up their with the best. I've had to sell a few of mine recently bu can't see letting my VC go.

Warning - do try on the wrist - it's a 41mm and with the bracelet on it does extend wider so it depends on your wrist shape what you prefer. The straps "blend more" (as seen below)

Here is my 3 hander - but that dual time is another level again! VC have nailed the blue - difficult to show in pics -


Martyn

Thanks Martin, it's certainly pushing me over the line. Plan on trying it on first but have fairly hefty wrists so hope it should be ok.

[Vanguard]

I was in the VC Boutique in Bond Street shortly before Covid and tried on a Blue dial Dual time and have thought about it being my next watch purchase ever since, I would most definitely say go for it. I'd sell the DSSD and Panerai and keep the Breguet personally.

[Speedy2254]

That VC is a thing of beauty but I would have to think very hard about parting with a James Cameron.

[boring_sandwich]

They are certainly a lovely watch. I have only handled one and it was a gen 2 but it oozed quality and felt different (in a good way) to anything I have ever seen.

I personally would go for it.

[Jon Kenney]

I’m starting to think that the Dual Time is my end game.


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[klunk]

Yes i would , i have ordered a 3 hander blue…the wait begins…

VC oozes quality and strap swop is great versatility, i agree Dualtime is a sleeper in range but not for long….

Go for it “itch the scratch”….

What's the wait time on one of these?

[luckyal]

That VC is a thing of beauty but I would have to think very hard about parting with a James Cameron.

Of the 3, that's the one that has a pull on me, but i'm rationalising it by saying it is replaceable (but that might cost me 2-3k to do)

[optix]

I own and have owned the Gen 2 DT if different colours. One of them I sold one recently on the forum. They are great pieces.

Moving onto the DT Gen 3, the blue dial is unreal. Gone are the days of getting a blue DT at below retail.

If your wrists are slim, imo bracelet > leather > rubber in that order. Annoying as the rubber is great, it may work better on your wrist. (I could just be picky)

Size wise you shouldn’t have a problem. I never had for any of the Gen 2 & Gen 3s

I don’t yet have the Blue DT but it’s due in the next couple of weeks. When it arrives I won’t be letting it go. Looks like the forums going to have a few.

I've currently got on the silver Gen 3, one day Martyn will let go of his so I can have a passport Gen 3 blue back in the collect


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[thegreatdogwood]

It's the current generation 3.
Cheers

Lovely, I say go for it!

[luckyal]

Just to say, thanks for all the advice.....................

I did it & newly arrived today is this!



Something different for the Friday thread now.

[JC180]

Beauty. Congratulations and welcome to the club!

[MartynJC (UK)]

Just to say, thanks for all the advice.....................

I did it & newly arrived today is this!



Something different for the Friday thread now.

That is a beauty. Well done!

[Rinaldo1711]

Gorgeous watch - I’m sure you’re enjoying it.

[thegreatdogwood]

Well played - a beautiful watch that few will have seen before

[Rory]

Just to say, thanks for all the advice.....................

I did it & newly arrived today is this!

Something different for the Friday thread now.

Congratulations! Fabulous, fabulous piece!

Cheers
Rory

[ellsy_79]

now this is something special

[Middo]

Fantastic OP