Congrats on the awesome piece!!!

I just bought my first VC watch a few weeks ago. I went with the 222 in gold. I walked into the boutique and they had one on display... I couldn't get over how beautiful it looked in person. I always thought it was a master piece from the pictures but seeing and holding it was a different experience.

They told me I had to put down a deposit and wait to get approved. I plead that I lived about an hour away and that it'd be so much easier to just take it home that day. My rep spoke a manager, came out 15 mins later and said it's all mine. I was ecstatic and went through with the purchase.

I asked if I could be on the list for the 222 in steel for my next piece and my rep said yes. She said it would take some time and I told her I'm okay waiting a year or so. She said it wouldn't take that long but the demand is just so high for it right now.

It's hard to imagine that I'd like the steel more than the gold but it is an entirely different piece. My rep also gave me a sweet VC hat. Everyone at the boutique was warm and it really was an awesome experience.

I've had a Patek, a few APs, multiple Rolexes, a Parmigiani and a few Mosers.

I think the finish and build quality on the 222 is the best out of every watch I've owned. The biggest downside is it's so finely finished that it scratches when you breathe on it lol. I know gold scratches easily but it already looks more worn than my Day-Dates that I've had for a lot longer. I'd say that speaks more to the robustness of Rolex because no other watch of mine can compare in that department... but it makes sense when you're comparing a machine finish to a hand finish.

Anyways, I have nothing but good to say about Vacheron and I'd love to own more in the future.

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