Vacheron Constantin

Out for more than a year for service at the manufacturer. With me for almost 2 weeks, and it is fast by ~20 seconds. I'll take that. ...  

20 sec per day?

~20 seconds over 13 days.

Me too...

but I discovered an issue after its returned from service, and it went away for another 10 months.

I can image you missed it quite a bit and are glad to be reunited. Was there something very wrong either it or did they give an explanation why it took so long?

It went for a routine service which was returned after 5 months. Then I discovered an issue (day wheel isn't advancing), and it took another 10 months to fix it.

One wonders just how service is supposed to work if ostensibly watchmakers are to tackle things quickly enough. It surely isn't that hard to figure out what the problem was and to rectify it. But most importantly it is back to you and in good shape!

that's why many go with "no service unless there's an issue". The watchmakers will be far more competent than the service technician I believe. Anyway, I sent it in since this one is almost 20 years old, and to be honest, I collected the piece on a weeken... 

(Perp Cal or PCC) serviced by VC. I am happy with the overall experience, although this one could have returned earlier.

Looking great!

…is to keep time. Anything else is bells and whistles. And the better watch ought to keep watch precisely. This is no quartz vs mechanical discussion. I’m referring to quality mechanical movements. A quality mechanical movement must be precise at the very... 

Lots to love with this one, Goh. I’m glad you have it back. More pictures of it in exotic locations please! 20 seconds over 13 days sounds good. All the best, Jon