I agree with the first too posts

At the budget you mentioned, the Patrimony line offers two unbeatable classic VC watches. The Traditionelle is sized just right for most wrists at 38mm and offers a view of VC's new cal. 4400 through its exhibition case back. The Contemporaine manual winding also has an in-house movement (1400) inside the solid case back (although prettier than the 4400 IMHO, the 1400 is just too small to be shown through the back of a 40mm case). I guess it all boils down to your preference. I have the Contemporaine and just love it! It is a keeper.

However, since you mentioned selling right away, buying from an AD may not be too good from a depreciation point of view (most luxury items lose quite a bit of value after you step out of the store!). In this regard, finding a used model to pass on from left to right in 6 months might be a better proposition. Of course, buying used or from a grey market dealer will have its own caveats.

Good luck.

Kazumi

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Help me buy my first VC....

By: euro1 : October 22nd, 2009-04:51

Hi everyone, I've been lurking in and out of the forum for a year or so, Now I came to a point where, I need to own a VC, so after owning few fine luxury pieces I figured that if I can locate a nice VC watch, I would purchase it My budget is around $10K f...

Grey Market Patrimony??

By: Robert and Ana : October 22nd, 2009-05:54

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Contemporary Automatic is beautiful but you won't get it from an AD for $10k - they're priced deeper into the teens. There may be some $10K beauties in the Collectors Market. If not, ebay or other online sources at your own p...

Do you want to buy a preowned watch

By: WHL : October 22nd, 2009-07:24

since you'll be selling in short order? There are lots of options I'm sure you are well aware of, from recent production to vintage pieces that will fit your budget. You may even be able to find a minor complication in your price range. Do be careful when...

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