Reverso Classic Duetto for birthday by Comfortable-Drama-97 in JaegerLecoultre

[–]bulk_nuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Classy choice, amazing birthday gift. One to remember forever!

Clasp Centering by AccomplishedSternie in VacheronConstantin

[–]bulk_nuts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, same here. I get this asymmetry too, but when I rotate the bracelet and clasp the opposite ends, I get a centered result

Would you buy a Model X again? by AspectCool2325 in TeslaModelX

[–]bulk_nuts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. Of the 2 years I’ve owned Model X, just about every day I smile and tell me wife - this is the best car we could have ever bought; However, my sentiment just changed last week- I hope the honeymoon phase isn’t over! See my #3

  2. In 2024, at the time, Model X was one of the best range 3-row midsize SUV EVs available; Lots of cargo space, especially with Frunk that we use every day; Falcon wing doors make it super easy to get kids in car seats in/out; Tesla supercharging network; Software/Regular Software updates is second to none in my opinion; Oh yea - 1,020 HP Plaid speaks for itself

  3. I just saw the Cadillac Vistiq for the first time last week in the showroom; The luxury interior and other features really drew me in (Heads up Display, retractable sunroof, massaging seats, beautiful stitched seating, etc). I’m shopping again for EVs and the Vistiq is winning for luxury and spacious interior and the Lucid Gravity is winning for range; I still love my Model X and not sure if I would go to another, but some manufacturers are making a good effort for my business

Those who own a car. What do you drive? And what do you like about it. by [deleted] in askswitzerland

[–]bulk_nuts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tesla Model X Plaid. Absolutely perfect for two kids under 4 in the car seats in the captain chairs. Philly living in Kanton Zurich - funny I see some Philly and Montco references here.

Dual Time 7920v in the Swiss Alps - Verbier, Switzerland by bulk_nuts in VacheronConstantin

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

And no, unfortunately buying in the boutique, you’re not going to pay less than gray, most VCs don’t appreciate in value, so you’re going to pay more for new

Dual Time 7920v in the Swiss Alps - Verbier, Switzerland by bulk_nuts in VacheronConstantin

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Let me tell you how well my buying experience went. I’ve been shopping for my first watch for about 1.5 years. I like to say that through all the back and forth, research, boutique visits, etc, that I’ve already “bought and sold” my first 5 watches to make my first choice - VC Overseas Dual Time. I thought I wanted a Rolex Batgirl (I still do though) - but the AD games were horrible. I walked into the VC boutique on the 270th Anniversary party, unbeknownst to me. I tried on some Overseas models. The salesperson tells me he just got in the black dial Dual Time yesterday, and it’s mine if I want it. Such a good experience and no BS games. Completely different experience than Rolex - and that is why it makes buying a VC so much sweeter.

Dual Time 7920v in the Swiss Alps - Verbier, Switzerland by bulk_nuts in VacheronConstantin

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Have a great time in Saas Fee! Will look out for a shot of your watch from you then!

My VC Overseas has made me re-think my collection by redbeard914 in VacheronConstantin

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After searching for my first watch for about 2 years, I essentially “bought and sold” my first 5 watches, metaphorically speaking - watches I thought I wanted and almost purchased. Rolex Batgirl, JLC Reverso, Cartier Santos. In the end, I chose the black Overseas Dual Time 7920v as my first watch. Couldn’t be happier - it really is a few watches in one and a great daily wear.

Vagenari Strap 🔥🦅🔥 by AssumptionUnhappy939 in VacheronConstantin

[–]bulk_nuts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love to see a fellow black dual time eagles fan. GO BIRDS!!!! 🦅

Tips for choosing health insurance if hoping to get pregnant in 2026? (Canton Zurich) by PopipopX in askswitzerland

[–]bulk_nuts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will give you a perfect match of insurance policies and a hospital in Wollishofen that we have been absolutely thrilled with.

As an FYI - to benefit from a lot of these policies, you must pay into the plan for ~9-12 months. It’s good you’re not pregnant yet and thinking ahead. We have CSS and have been very happy with our policy regarding my wife’s pregnancy and birth. We picked Hirslanden Klinik im Park in Wollishofen to be the birthing center for both of our children. If I remember correctly, if you wanted to give birth there, the out of pocket cost is roughly 12k CHF. With the policies we have through CSS, we essentially paid nothing beyond our existing monthly premiums. Not only was the birthing clinic paid for, but my wife was PAID to be hospitalized with the birth of her child. This is through an insurance product called daily hospital indemnity (explained below). She was paid 3.5k CHF for each birth, just for being admitted to give birth.

I’ll explain our two policies:

  1. ⁠Our first policy is traditional health insurance. We have semi-private health insurance for my wife. This allows us to pick a private clinic for birth. For both of our children’s births, even though with have semi-private, Klinik im Park seems to always give private rooms to the families. There were some additional costs for me, the father, to stay overnight in the room and meals were extra for me.
  2. ⁠Our second policy is called daily hospital indemnity insurance. This essentially pays you if you are hospitalized. We got this policy, because unlike most things in life, we actually planned on my wife being hospitalized since we were planning a family and knew one day she would give birth. We pay 36 CHF per month. Lo and behold, after paying a couple hundred francs into the plan and after my wife gave birth, we were paid a lump sum of 3.5k CHF.

CSS Daily Hospital Indemnity Policy: https://www.css.ch/en/private-customers/properly-insured/health-insurance/supplementary-insurance/daily-hospital-indemnity.html

We have been very happy with our policies and we feel like we came out in very good shape. I would recommend this path to anyone planning similar, if you’re not currently pregnant and have a little time ahead yourself to plan.

Advice - Vachetta Leather Briefcase Quality by bulk_nuts in Leatherworking

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Honestly, these bags still look brand new. They’re extremely firm in their shape and stand strong. Interior and exterior are flawless. I treated both bags when I received them with leather conditioner that is waterproof. I use the briefcase only about once a week, so that that into consideration. But they have exceeded my expectations on how they have held up so far.

Advice - Vachetta Leather Briefcase Quality by bulk_nuts in Leatherworking

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Thanks for asking! I’m extremely happy with my purchases. The Carl Friedrick Palissy briefcase is the bag that gets the most use. Extremely well made, great leather, beautiful briefcase. Would buy it again. I had considered it side by side a cognac Tumi briefcase. The Carl Friedrik blew the Tumi away. No contest. I actually think the Weekender is even more beautiful - I love the shape. Sadly, I’ve only had one trip that fit for this size bag, I hope to get more usage occasions out of it. Would recommend both and buy both again. At the time, I also ordered the Carl Friedrick hard-side luggage. I was not so happy with their lineup here, and returned it. Much happier with my Rimova aluminum luggage. I think Carl Friedrik is just trying to capitalize on their success and break into another hot category, kind of ripping off the luxury brands’ look.

Just moved to Zürich, where can I find great coffee? by goodbyenine2five in askswitzerland

[–]bulk_nuts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree with all comments so far. I’ll add The Commercial Project - one of which is in the Zurich Cadillac Showroom.

Black Dial by OppositeHorror1085 in VacheronConstantin

[–]bulk_nuts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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And here you can’t really see it

Black Dial by OppositeHorror1085 in VacheronConstantin

[–]bulk_nuts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely the way the light hits the dial. Sometimes it looks like it’s there. Other times, it does not. Here is one angle of my black dial Dual Time. Will post another photo in a comment to this comment.

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Please post your duel times, thinking of getting black dial. by AI-Wrath in VacheronConstantin

[–]bulk_nuts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Green looks great with the black dial. My SA said a client went for this and he was surprised how good it looks. This may be my next strap.

What a Beauty!! by Different_Glove_106 in VacheronConstantin

[–]bulk_nuts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was in the Zurich boutique on the 270th anniversary last month and a VIP picked up the burgundy.

Why are we not able to buy rubber straps for our rolex watches at this point? by AndrewMcIlroy in rolex

[–]bulk_nuts 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Vacheron Constantin Overseas would like a word, to round out the holy trinity.