My chase is over. After nearly nine years of admiring it online (this 4520v or the previous 4500v), four weeks after a chance visit to the Miami boutique, and one agonizing overnight delivery delay, my Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4520V in steel with the black dial is finally on my wrist!

Bottom line, up front: I love my new watch!

To me, this isn't just a watch review…

My Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4520V (Black Dial) Review

It has the amazing ceramic case, making this perhaps the most wear resistant watch ever.

It comes with all the original boxes and paper. I replaced the Titanium pin buckle with a steel deployant clasp to keep the OEM strap from creasing. BOTH the original titanium clasp and the attached steel deployant clasp are included with the watch.

I reluctantly am letting this…

IWC Pilot Watch Mark XVIII IW324703 Blue Black Titanium Ceramic Laureus sport

There is no damage* to the case, bezel, bezel insert or crown, or strap hardware. The watch is in excellent condition.

(*Edit- a member here noticed a snail trail on the 9 o'clock case side. I've attempted to photograph it as best I can. It does…

Tudor Pelagos FXD Black M25717N-0001

I have a Cartier Medium Tank Francaise WSTA0074 (aka WSTA0105) inbound. According to the seller, and Cartier's website, it will fit a maximum wrist size of 17cm.

My wrist is 7"/ 18cm.

I have dealt with Cartier in the past, and in order for them to sell me a leather strap for my Ronde, they wanted me to send the actual watch in to them (I bought a Delugs strap instead). Therefore I am anticipating having to send in my new Française in order for them to sell me a link or…

Help sourcing a Tank Française WSTA0074 bracelet link or two?