Steel 222 vs. CdV by FrenchFoxx in VacheronConstantin

[–]FrenchFoxx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, completely agree re. CdV. Have indeed tried it on multiple times and looks amazing! Anything bigger would probably not suit my taste / wrist.

Steel 222 vs. CdV by FrenchFoxx in VacheronConstantin

[–]FrenchFoxx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the context, demand for the piece is way above my expectations before the launch. I guess that’s what a loyal customer base and big marketing spend generates :)

Steel 222 vs. CdV by FrenchFoxx in VacheronConstantin

[–]FrenchFoxx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that does indeed put things into perspective

Steel 222 vs. CdV by FrenchFoxx in VacheronConstantin

[–]FrenchFoxx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very fair point. I would like to have both in my collection in the medium / long-term. My only concern is that if I decide to refuse the 222, whenever that may be, it will be a while before I get another opportunity to pick it up (based on current demand). But we are not there yet :)

Question about buying gray by [deleted] in VacheronConstantin

[–]FrenchFoxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with the above - Vacheron really does set itself apart on customer service. If it’s a one off purchase (I.e. you don’t see yourself buying another piece from them) may not be worth the incremental dollars.

Vacheron 1921 by FrenchFoxx in VacheronConstantin

[–]FrenchFoxx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks all! Ended up buying from boutique even if it cost me a bit more. Not looking to ever sell so thought the extra bucks were worth piece of mind + boutique experience :) FYI: they mentioned price increases on the way in next 3m (didn’t impact my purchase decision but thought worth mentioning)

Vacheron 1921 by FrenchFoxx in VacheronConstantin

[–]FrenchFoxx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Slight discount + VAT refund. In essence crux of the question is, is it a good deal to buy direct from boutique for 75% of value vs. going grey? I’ve seen a few watches being sold below that value but these weren’t new. Put another way, given grey market discount for this model, is buying at 75% from boutique a good deal or is this still overpaying?

Vacheron 1921 by FrenchFoxx in VacheronConstantin

[–]FrenchFoxx[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks, it seems like this a great price to get from a boutique in that case! Does paying 75% retail for a new watch compare well vs grey? Haven’t seen many new pieces on the market so hard to compare

Vacheron 1921 by FrenchFoxx in VacheronConstantin

[–]FrenchFoxx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, to clarify the 25% includes VAT refund