My pick would be VC, no question.

The blue Overseas wins for me, any day. Why? It's simply more beautiful visually. The blue dial is absolutely stunning, and certainly more striking than the AP, especially in different lighting conditions, going from a navy blue to electric turquoise blue. I find the shape more interesting, too, especially the bezel. Your two complaints about the VC (non-hacking seconds and gradual date change) seem insignificant. First, hacking on a mechanical watch is way over-rated. The best mechanicals in the world lose/gain a second or two a day, so hacking precision is lost virtually immediately. The function of a date change is way, way down on my list of important features. It's virtually all about looks, fit and finish, and the VC is superior, IMHO. Great review and debate! Love the videos.

It's weird that the Overseas does not that look fabulously good when it's alone, but when you put it together with some hottest pieces out there, it never lose.

I personally never seen anybody wear an overseas. I consider the AP the rich man’s watch, but there is a lot of people (not everyone) who wear AP that can’t have a conversation about watches they just buy it for the hype, whereas if I see somebody wearing A VC he is probably the most interesting guy in the room and he knows a thing or two about watches and can talk for hours, not just following the hype train.

The Vacheron Overseas IMO is much more appealing. The Maltese Cross tied to the dial, bezel, band and clasp are fantastic. The esthetic simplicity of this watch is very attractive. The versatility of being able to change bands instantly expands the watch wear-ability. One last point, the price of the Vacheron is approximately 1/2 of the AP yet we are comparing them as equals. So what would justify this crazy price differential? Nothing....quality, beauty, versatility and a better price point make the VC a winner all day.

Royal Oak is gorgeous watch, but money wise and aesthetics of Overseas are on the way higher level. Definitely VC Overseas is the choice

At current market prices, VC Overseas wins all day. However, it’s definitely not half the price of a 41mm Royal Oak. Current market price for blue dial Overseas is USD 18-19k on average. It’s still great value compared to the hyped up Nautilus, Aquanaut and Royal Oak

Even with poor date window design, date change mechanism and no hacking movement I still prefer VC Overseas over AP RO.

the lack of taper on the overseas bracelet ruins it for me, the profile on the royal oak is much more refined imo

VC overseas is better

I have owned multiple Royal Oaks including the chronograph and the perpetual calendar which was my daily wear for years. I have nothing negative to say regarding the Royal Oak. A few observations though: The finish on the Royal Oak is so exacting it is an absolute scratch magnet. On a Rolex, scratches give it character. On a Royal Oak it gives pain. The bezel dings fairly easily and the bracelet is a scratch magnet. Refinishing is a nerve-racking process. One can only refinish the bezel a few times before it loses the continuity.

You're the most underrated watch review specialist on the internet! Thank you for everything!

Nobody else talks about the date change. Outstanding feature of your reviews along with the macros

I like the VC overseas for my right wrist, and the AP for my left

I like how you expose hidden weaknesses of these watches no one dare look down up on. good information for those in the market.

Having owned multiple versions of each over the years, VC is still on top. The fact that it doesn’t scratch by merely looking at it helps 👀

I have to say the whole heritage, holy trinity, horology art talk when it comes to wrist watches makes me physically cringe but still your videos are very good and you deserve more subscribers. Usually reviewers don't mention the lack of hacking, quick date settings etc because it supposedly "doesn't matter"when the watch costs so much.

I feel I never saw Royal Oak like this ever before...just love your presentation 😍.

I own both and find myself wearing the over seas more.... part of it is that I am beyond enamored by the movement and the legendary Geneva seal on both the case and the movement.

The VCO black was my choice hands down. I liked everything about it more than an RO and the fact that it was discounted below msrp made it a no brainer as well.