Marking a 20th with a 50th
this year it is 20 years since I purchased my first "serious" wirstwatch. I recall vividly the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph with silver dial and integrated steel bracelet. It was a large moment for me. Sure my interest in wristwatches was ther...
My all time favorite Daytona.
I inquired about the same piece at my AD, however it never materialized, so I think Iโll just be an admirer of this beauty. Same as you, I like it for the mono color dial which tones it down a little. Nevertheless, congratulations, on this last of the las...
An incredible watch to match an incredible story.
It's stories like these that defines the joy of watch-collecting. Thank you for sharing!
Congrats. a grail.
Thats the ultimate retirement watch. need no other watch , And the preferred dial version too.
Happy Easter!
Nice find for your anniversary. It does not get better with a Daytona imo- just love the heft of platinum Rolex pieces
I think a fitting marker for an (any) anniversary.
Congrats Keks. We have something else in common now; despite the issues you mentioned re personal safety and heightened recognition among the general public for high end watches (both of which we each perceive as broadly negative) I too bought a precious ...
many thanks J!
it is a milestone in my journey but hopefully not the last! hope you well as well!
Great post! I share much of what youโve written hereโฆ That is a stunning piece ๏ฟผ
โฆ and I say that as someone who normally isnโt into Daytonas Wear it in good health !
Thanks for sharing
your story in the post, itโs interesting to read your watch journey. And big congratulations on your Daytona, I think that the ice dial is just gorgeous. I hope u enjoy in good health. D.
Cool story
My first really good watch was a 1st Gen VC Overseas Chrono as well (approx 2002). I believe it was the first one my, then, local AD received.
Super! Some say the shape of the indices on the new 126xxx Daytonas go after the indices on five-digit Daytonass
But I think the 126xxx indices are shaped after the diamonds of your 116xxx series: more modern than vintage. Enjoy! Chk