The Overseas actually blew me away. Both the three-hander and chronograph with sunburst blue dials are absolutely stunning in person. I didn't love the proportions of the three-hander in photos but it looked much better on the wrist. I'm not usually a bracelet guy but the bracelets on these watches are beautifully made and very comfortable on the wrist. An alligator and rubber strap are included as well. The prices are steep given that the Overseas now has the new VC in-house caliber inside - $19,900 for the three-hander and (gulp!) $28,900 for the chronograph. The AD had several of the older Overseas on hand and I have to say that the new model trumps the old one in pretty much every way IMO. I thought I'd miss the big date of the old chronograph but no. The case shape and proportions are a big leap forward. Major want.
The watch I actually went to see was the new stainless steel Quai de L'ile. At $14,900 it's VC's "entry level" watch but it has the same in-house movement as the simple Overseas and also carries the Geneva Seal. The AD had both the white and black dials in stock. I hesitate to call the dial 'black' because that would do it a disservice - it was actually more of an anthracite that looked almost dark brown under certain lighting conditions. It contrasted nicely with the black date ring. The pictures I've seen of this watch make it look good, but they don't really do it complete justice. It's gorgeous in the metal and very unique. I know it polarized opinion at DWC when I first posted pictures of it, but I think it has a super cool dial and case design and I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like it. It's modern, traditional, sporty and dressy all at the same time. I'd definitely go for the black dial as the white looked a bit washed out to me. Unfortunately the harsh lighting in the store made it very hard to capture the essence of this watch faithfully in photos.
As soon as I get that big raise from the DWC IT dept. I'm going shopping...
