Vacheron Constantin

And I thought they are quite nice.  The titanium case and bracelet looked and felt great and the straps are equally nice.  I especially like the various finishes on the dials.

I look at these beauties and think 'I should like these...'  

Hi Robert,
Thanks for your message - short clarifying question regarding your message: is it due to the brand, the value retention or the watches themselves?
I’m asking because I put down my name for one so never too late to ask?
Thanks and best regards,
Jerome

When I started paying attention to high horology - long before I could actually afford one - I was heavily influenced by the Holy Trinity marketing. I considered PP, AP and VC to be absolutely pure, independent family owned (or at least privately owned) manufacturers. I knew enough to understand that many other Swiss watch companies (despite long storied histories) couldn't pay their bills and had to come under an ownership group. However I thought that Patek, Audemars and Vacheron were the Holy Trinity because not only could they make great watches, they could handle all other aspects of their finances and distribution and advertising.
I was very confused when I saw that VC was just another Swiss watch company that fell under the Richemond Group. They were grouped in wtih Roger Dubuis, Piaget, Panerai, etc. I was confused and then disappointed and sad.
In short, I can't afford to buy a watch from Richemond, Swatch and LVMH groups. Not because I'm a snob - but because a watch purchase (for me) is a highly illogical financial decision and certain logical aspects must be satisfied before I jump into a financial abyss.
Best,
Robert

I understand the simplicity of loving a watch despite resale or liquidity.  I do have one watch in my tiny collection that  will merely get my money back on (with no profit)  also would take quite a while to sell  as it's not particularly popular... but I love it.  If someone only wanted financial certainty (at least in the short term) they'd only acquire hot sport watches in stainless steel at the AD for guaranteed equity. 

I think I am partial to the green dial.

I have looked and was h sure between the green and the brown, with the green at first. But remembering the old OS version with brown dial, I decided to for that one - will post if/when I get one,
Best,
Jerome

Thank you very much for sharing your impressions!! 😎👌

It’s very nice with a red dual time hand.

I liked the green the most. Then the blue, the brown and the white.

But after seeing and trying it live, the green looked more like grey. While brown was surprisingly nice, pairs best with orange strap.

It was the brown that looked gray but only under the boutique's lighting but when I walked outside, the colors were quite accurate. Regardless, one cannot go wrong with any of them.

Too far from boutique for them to trust me hahaha

but if blue and orange work well, then why not green and orange.

I’m liking the blue since it looks like the Everest version. But green and brown are just as enticing.