Awesome toolchest...

Jul 03, 2013,12:03 PM
 

I heavily like the tool box.  Too bad the TSA doesn't let you travel with it.    


Thanks for sharing the strap change procedure.  Lots of tiny screws that are easily lost!  

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Changing straps on the Overseas

 
 By: WHL : June 27th, 2013-19:28
I’ve long preached about the virtues of the Overseas, with its versatility in being able to wear both as a dress and as a sport watch, and especially about taking advantage of switching between straps and the bracelet for a fresh look. I had also suggeste...  

Looks good, Bill!

 
 By: yesjb : June 28th, 2013-03:29
That burgundy strap is very sharp. Just a little note...that blue stuff on the screws is a "Loc-tite" type of material so it may necessitate a little extra force. One needs to careful that the crew driver is securely placed in the slot and held properly w... 

My favorite strap/bracelet change system...

 
 By: WHL : June 29th, 2013-22:17
is probably the one that Panerai uses now. IWC has it too for sizing links on many of their bracelet watches. You push one pin down to release the "lock" and then push the pin out. Bill

Overseas Versatility

 
 By: Tick Talk : June 28th, 2013-04:24
Love this watch. With the rubber strap and titanium bits, you can wear it without being reminded of it every time you move your wrist. I'll second Joseph on the delicate little screws, which are easily lost so I've discovered. Bill, hope you re-applied Lo...  

I do have access to Loctite....

 
 By: WHL : June 29th, 2013-22:19
and it is easy enough (without having to go to Geneva :-) ) to get new screws from Vacheron Constantin should I damage a head. Bill

Oh, is that what you use that tool for?

 
 By: respo : June 29th, 2013-06:12
I had been using it for other purposes.... ...although, I think Dean has wisely recommended not to drink and change straps at the same time. ;-) Seriously, this is an excellent post to show us how to change the strap with the VC pocket knife. Thank you! I...  

I was sober for the strap change...

 
 By: WHL : June 29th, 2013-22:22
and I have yet to use that corkscrew function! The screws are not really expensive (I'm talking in the realm of watches....not like going to Home Depot for a carpentry project). :-) Bill

Did you secure the screws?

 
 By: Marcus Hanke : July 1st, 2013-05:54
Apparently, they had been secured with Loctite before. Personally, I dislike the methods involving screws to mount the strap on the case, since they tend to cause scratches during the procedure of unscrewing them, and have the tendency to get lost. Howeve... 

Awesome toolchest...

 
 By: patrick_y : July 3rd, 2013-12:03
I heavily like the tool box. Too bad the TSA doesn't let you travel with it. Thanks for sharing the strap change procedure. Lots of tiny screws that are easily lost!

Well done

 
 By: BTWatchguy : July 8th, 2013-10:20
Very Well done sir. Nice tool kit too.

Where did you get...

 
 By: jeffreysaul : July 9th, 2013-04:43
the "Swiss Army" knife shown in this post? I have a small single blade with a black handle that I got years ago, but would like to have one of these. Thank you in advance, Jeff

Great Swiss army knife

 
 By: Le Monde Edmond : July 18th, 2013-14:49
I too would like to know how to get a hold of one? I am going to contact my dealer tomorrow. That Swiss Army Knife is fantastic! E

This was a gift.....

 
 By: WHL : July 18th, 2013-14:53
.....they are typically gifted by dealers to customers they value. It helps to ask for something like it. :-) Bill

Good to know...

 
 By: patrick_y : July 29th, 2013-10:38
Hmm, I hope my favorite Vacheron Constantin dealer has some! Very good to know...