Jurry
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Answer is in your question
Jan 19, 2020,03:47 AM
The answer can be found in your question.
You’ve stated that:
* you’ve got a dress watch gap in your collection
* you’ve got 2 blue dial watches already
* you’ve got 2 sporty watches already
The above would lead to the logical conclusion that the Traditionelle would be the one to go for.
But if it’s your goal to build a sports watch collection, then the Overseas fits the bill.
You’re considering the Overseas small, which compared against Omega and Rolex, may be bit small if not feminine. The larger model is more masculine I would say. And note that the time only larger model is not as big as the chronograph. Chronograph is 42.5 mm the time only is either 41 or 37 mm. Price wise the difference between the two is only approx 900 USD ex VAT
I noticed you selected the Traditionelle manual winding (the manual winding has the subdial at 6 the selfwinding has it at 9) which in my view is the way a dress watch should be: manual wind no date). Perfect choice.
By selecting the manual wind the value of the Traditionelle WG is similar to the Overseas the large time only in steel and it’s USD 900 above the Overseas small in steel.
I can understand how the “status” of the watch compared to its brothers in PP and AP may be a consideration to many, but personally I find that irrelevant.
If I add it all up, I would select the Traditionelle WG, it covers the gap in your collection, it’s a stunning beauty and precious metal over steel well that sums it up.
But like any watch you choose, in the end of the day it’s personal preferences that make us hesitate and decide.
Hence best way to go is try them both on your wrist, close your eyes and focus on which one “speaks” to you
Happy hunting let us know what your decision will be
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Which will you choose?
By: Horologically_minded : January 19th, 2020-03:01
I'm hoping to add a VC to my collection, and I'm torn between the WG Traditionnelle and the Overseas small model. The Traditionnelle would fill the dress watch gap in my collection - currently I rely on my trusty steel reverso for formal events. (I have a...
Answer is in your question
By: Jurry : January 19th, 2020-03:47
The answer can be found in your question. You’ve stated that: * you’ve got a dress watch gap in your collection * you’ve got 2 blue dial watches already * you’ve got 2 sporty watches already The above would lead to the logical conclusion that the Traditio...
Wow!
By: Horologically_minded : January 19th, 2020-04:12
Thanks much for this comprehensive and well-thought out reply! I'll definitely weigh your advice very seriously!
Get the Traditionelle
By: CastorKrieg : January 19th, 2020-04:31
Do not settle if you want a RO or a Nautilus - find a way to get one now or wait for the hype to die. The Traditionelle is a beautiful dress watch without being too classical.
Thanks!
By: Horologically_minded : January 19th, 2020-16:53
The Traditionnelle is indeed a perfect balance between dressy and modernity!
Yes, agreed!
By: Horologically_minded : January 19th, 2020-16:54
The Overseas might be an iteration or two away from the perfection, while the Traditionnelle is arguably the best dress watch in current production, all things considered
How about a curve ball?
By: vitalsigns : January 19th, 2020-10:40
Trade in the Rolex and/or Omega and get both VCs. That VC OS looks good on your wrist. I suspect the Rolex and Omega wear very big for you. Just an idea... Cheers, John
Unfortunately...
By: Horologically_minded : January 19th, 2020-16:55
The Rolex and Omega were gifts from my father, and have special sentimental value. Otherwise, your suggestion definitely makes plenty sense!
I’d vote for the Tradionnelle as well
By: andyhud : January 19th, 2020-12:20
Im a proud owner of the Tradionnelle and think it is a perfect dress watch, despite its smaller size on my 7.25” wrist. I wear it less frequently than my GMT Master II but for its purpose it is perfect. You may find you’d wear the Overseas more since it i...
Perfectly worded!
By: Horologically_minded : January 19th, 2020-17:29
Filling a gap in a collection before adding redundancy=boom. Thanks!
I'll pick the Traditionnelle over OS
By: AlfaQ4 : January 19th, 2020-15:07
You may want to check on the preowned market, a platinum for sale at Far East Plaza. I have no affiliation with the seller. ...
Thanks! [nt]
By: Horologically_minded : January 19th, 2020-17:28
Check out the
By: watch-er : January 19th, 2020-15:04
Contemperaine line also for VC dress. I love the case design. Probably misspelled the model line name.
It's a beautiful range!
By: Horologically_minded : January 19th, 2020-17:28
Unfortunately most of them have closed casebacks, while the 42mm range is a little too big for my liking
I have read your (brilliant!) review
By: Horologically_minded : January 23rd, 2020-17:05
The Traditionnelle is indeed the finished article. That you would not hesitate to acquire the WG variant despite owning the RG is high praise! Thanks for your comments!
Traditionelle
By: LemaniaChrono : January 21st, 2020-19:19
I really like the traditionelle over that specific OS model. I’m in a similar dilemma albeit with the 41mm OS. Not to throw a wrench into the situation but I have been considering the Japan edition of the traditionelle small seconds white gold case, black...
Ooooooh
By: Horologically_minded : January 23rd, 2020-17:06
Yes I've seen photos of the Japan edition...but it's like hunting a unicorn no? J
Thanks! [nt]
By: Horologically_minded : January 23rd, 2020-17:06
Thanks Nico!
By: Horologically_minded : January 23rd, 2020-17:05
At least the OS has no date!
Yes! [nt]
By: amanico : January 24th, 2020-14:39
Uff...
By: MTR : January 24th, 2020-18:02
Why?
Late to the club.
By: MTR : January 24th, 2020-18:05
For me without a doubt the Traditionelle! 1. It looks excellent on your wrist. 2. Why buying another blue-dialed sports watch if you have got already a Rolex Yachtmaster and the Omega Aqua Terra Spectre edition? Best Thomas
a WG
By: Weems@8 : January 24th, 2020-23:15
I would chose the WG. But if i want a VC, i want the Quai de l’lle. So many dress watches, i would take an Ulysse Nardin clasico. My next watch would be a dressy one for daily use. I consider a Rolex milgauss, a Bvlgari octo roma, Omega constellation, an ...
Hobby and passion
By: Weems@8 : January 25th, 2020-00:56
I like to hunt also rare watches. And it feels great any time to score a watch who stood on the wishlist. The talk with the seller, see some watches, and pay.