Vacheron Constantin

A last one, a last one! VC Overseas on my hairy wrist, reference 42040. The grey dial got me (yes, it's grey, not black... need a better camera :-P) Greetings, Ron ...  

Here's mine, without the bracelet. BTW, anybody out there have a solution for a replacement leather/alligator strap (other than the brown from VC). Oh and this is the ref. 42042 Overseas. ...  

strap supplier for the Gen I OS, or at least I haven't come across one. I had the VC strap in the past and found it stiff but well-fitting. You'd also have to get their folding buckle so all together it was rather spendy. ...  

Those VC straps are pricy IMO. I imagine that there is some sort of plastic support integrated in the strap, to make it a safe and beautiful fitting. Maybe a rubber strap from the current OS line could be made to fit?! What a funky contrast to the blue di... 

There must be some extra plastic/steel (?) support worked into the strap's middle indent. Doing intense research on how to get a replacement strap for the 1. gen Overseas ;-)

Here is a quick photo of mine, but it should be clear. The threaded screw that affixed the bracelet is still used. ...  

... for aiding me with this quick shot. I see that there indeed is some sort of metal incorporated into the strap indent. Seems that you either have to order a custom made strap or bite VC's offer for the brown strap

For me, the best looking model, those dials were really beautiful. Despite the issues with the bracelet and clasp, I like them a lot. Would love to see a 39 mm version of the same watch, new ones are nice but too thick for me. Enjoy it. Vte

they say the OS is the gateway drug into VC addiction so I don't know whether to congratulate or commiserate with you ;-)

Sometimes I'm thinking about to sell all the pre-owned watches which I had collected up to now for THE ONE to buy... i.e. a NEW VC Overseas 4500v or a NEW PP Aquanaut... But only A SINGLE watch to own?? I don't think so! ;-)

I’m looking to buy one . Thanks

Where it in good health