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I previously owned the PRX Quartz 40mm black dial.  For me overall, I enjoyed the design of the watch, but unfortunately, the case/bracelet integration was not wearable for me and I was never able to get a good fit, which is why I ended up letting it go.

Case

The case on the 40mm wears pretty large due to the integrated bracelet.  With that and the case shape, it always felt bulky to me and never quite felt right on my wrist, so I wouldn't recommend the 40mm to anybody with below a 7 in wrist.  The quartz movement made the case nice and slim, giving it a nice profile.  The push-pull crown is small and can be difficult to operate.

Dial

The model I owned with the plain black dial looked fine, no frills.  Some of the other colors like the sunburst blue look better.   The writing is nicely spaced, and the hands are legible.  The lume was ok, but not at the level of a dive watch.

Movement

I had no issues with the quartz movement.  The seconds hand did not hit the markers perfectly.  I owned the watch for two years and did not need a battery replacement.

Bracelet

The integrated bracelet is the biggest drawback of this watch to me.  It feels cheap and does not have microadjustments on the butterfly clasp, making it very difficult to get the right fit on wrist.  As mentioned above, the integration into the case makes the watch wear much bigger.  Another point is that it is very difficult to adjust the bracelet by adding and removing links.  It also scratches fairly easily when wearing daily.

Value

The PRX is decent bang for buck, getting "Swiss Made" and a design that evokes an Oysterquartz or Overseas at a fraction of the price.  It will scratch the itch for some, and for others can work well as a daily watch you don't have to worry about wearing.

Overall

Biggest Pros

• Clean aesthetic
• Reliable quartz movement
• High brand value for low cost.

Biggest drawbacks

• Case size with bracelet integration make it difficult to get a good fit.
• No microadjust on clasp.
• Derivative design (subjective).

I previously owned the Seiko SNE573 (Black dial, black rubber strap).

Case

The biggest upside to this watch is the case size.  At 38.5mm, it's extremely wearable and fit my wrist perfectly. It is classically proportioned to a vintage dive watch size and the screw-down crown and 200m of water resistance made me feel comfortable swimming in the ocean with it, as well as robust outdoor activities.  The unidirectional 120 click bezel also aligned perfectly for me.  As it's a quartz watch, it's only 10.6mm thick, which gives it a premium slim profile on the wrist.

Dial

The dial is nice at the price point.  Looking closely, you can see the solar panels, which doesn't bother me.  The plain black is a classic look and the lume is excellent and lasts all night.  

Movement

I had no issues at all with the solar quartz movement.  The seconds hand also hit the seconds hand perfectly

Straps

The black OEM rubber strap was okay.  It looked decent and paired well withh the watch, but it was very long, and would overhang.  For that reason, I always wore it on a different strap.  With 20mm lug width, there are many good options you can use that'll look good on this watch.  My model didn't have the bracelet so I can't speak to that. 

Value

This watch retails at close to $400, but can easily be found for significantly less on the grey or secondary market.  I believe it's very good value for money looking for a reliable and good looking solar powered dive watch

Overall

Biggest Pros

• Reliable durable solar movement.  Don't need to worry about servicing or battery replacement
• 38.5mm case wears great on the wrist
• Good deals to be had to find on secondary market

Biggest Drawbacks

• OEM strap is much too long

I have owned the Overseas black dial 4500v for about a year.

Case

The 41mm case is comfortable, but does wear a bit larger due to the integrated strap.  On my 6.75 in (17.2cm) wrist, it still looks like a fit, but I would say it's around the upper limit of size for a fit and I wouldn't recommend this watch for a wrist much smaller.  The newer 4520v case has a slightly thinner profile and wears a little smaller, which could be a consideration.

The case is high polish and keeps a thin profile to be worn nicely under a cuff.  The iconic hexagonal maltese cross bezel is the defining visual feature of the Overseas.  It looks really great and doesn't add too much thickness to the watch, but I will say that it is a bit of a scratch magnet, and makes me want to be very careful with it.  The watch feels robust and durable, and it is advertised as a sports watch with the steel case and 150m water resistance, but I can't say I've done any swimming or rigorous outdoor activity with it, so I can't comment on that.

Dial

The dial is super clean.  I love the lack of text on it compared to other watches.  I have the black lacquer dial version of this watch.  While the blue is obviously most popular, the black is very understated and really quite beautiful.  But to be candid, I got the black as it was selling brand new at a very large discount to retail at a grey market dealer in Nakano Broadway Tokyo and I impulse bought it. 

That said, it is fantastic and stacks up well againist some of the other popular glossy black dial watches on the market such as the Omega Aqua Terra and Black Bay monochrome.    

Movement

The 5100 movement with the gold rotor is truly stunning to look at through the display caseback.  Finishing is impeccable, and the detail is incredible.

Winding is very smooth and so is the 28,800 BPH sweeping seconds hand.  As for the function itself, the accuracy is just OK.  It usually averages +5-8 seconds a day, and if you don't wind it up all the way, it will be less accurate. And you definitely need to wind it up extra to get that 60 hour power reserve, whereas if you rely on just wearing it on the wrist, the power reserve will run out after a day of not wearing it.  The biggest drawback for me is lack of hacking, which to some probably does not matter, but I like being able to set the exact time.

Straps

The hype around the quick-change strap system is real.  It's extremely easy to change out straps and I find myself getting annoyed wearing other watchesThe watch comes with the metal bracelet, rubber strap, and alligator leather strap.  I have never worn the leather strap, so I cannot speak to it.

I daily the watch on the rubber strap.  It is comfortable and looks very nice integrated into the watch.  It also looks understated, and if somebody notices the watch on my wrist, it is another watch geek who wants to have a conversation.  The only drawback for me is that it is slightly longer than I would like.  Another drawback is that purchasing additional straps is extremely expensive.  They are $380 directly from VC, or you can go secondary and spend ~$200, which feels rediculous for a rubber strap.

I break out the metal bracelet when I want to wear the Overseas as a "dress watch", and it feels every bit as premium as the other holy trinity watches.  I don't wear it much on the bracelet mainly because I don't want to scratch it up.  With the butterfly clasp, it's a little harder to get a perfect fit, but it does have the smart micro adjust where you can pull out an extra half link or so to get the perfect fit. 

As I understand, the newer 4520v model bracelet and rubber straps have a thinner profile and better tapering, which would be nice to have, and is a point of consideration if deciding between the two models.

Value and Purchasing Experience

As of writing in May 2025, the 4500v black dial trades for ~$19-20K in the secondary market, and $22-23K for the blue dial.  This is a premium watch with a premium price.  In person, you can see and feel why it costs more than most Rolex.  But I feel for it to be worth it for you, it needs to be a watch you truly love.  For me personally, I love the watch itself, but tend to waffle back and forth on whether it was truly worth the premium price and feeling silly for spending so much money on a piece of jewelry.

This specific model is no longer available in the ADs or boutiques, as it has been replaced by the 4520v which costs $25K new.  

While I didn't purchase the watch directly from VC, I have not had positive experiences in their ADs and boutiques.  When I visited their AD in Vegas at the Venetian which also carries all the luxury Richemont brands, they recommended I buy an IWC Ingenieur to "build a relationship" as a stepping stone to an Overseas, which really turned me off.  I had inquired about the possibility of upgrading to the 4520v and they didn't have one to try on.  They also wouldn't let me into the Ginze Tokyo boutique without an appointment. 

Having said that, I have heard nothing but good things from the community about their experiences at VC boutiques, specifically New York, where people able to get their desired watches with minimal wait times and no purchase history.  One caveat is that they will usually have you put down a 40% deposit.

Overall

Biggest Pros

• Premium Holy trinity design
• Quick change strap system
• World class movement finishing
• The ultimate GADA watch.  It's a robust sports watch and elegant dress watch at the same time.
• "Quiet luxury", it's an understated "IYKYK" type of watch, not loud like a Rolex or AP.

Biggest Drawbacks

• Non-hacking movement
• Movement performance not up to par with price point
• Wears large on wrist
• Strap/bracelet are fairly thick and don't taper much
• Very high price, will be very expensive to buy straps, get serviced.