The New Vacheron Constantin Overseas
Twenty years ago, Vacheron Constantin had made its Overseas watch the symbol of watchmaking pleasure geared towards travel and escapism. In 2016, the Geneva-based Manufacture opened up whole new horizons for its emblematic model through a collection with a revisited design perpetuating its initial spirit. Combining power and distinction, a sporting temperament and undeniable refinement – notably with a blue dial evoking the maritime world –, this Overseas generation achieved the perfect blend of performance and style. 2018 sees the emergence of a black dial version beautifully framed by the shimmering gleam of the steel case.
A distinctive six-sided bezel, self-winding Manufacture movements, bracelets/straps interchangeability: all the key elements composing the visual signature and the horological qualities of the Overseas collection are reprised in this fresh interpretation.
Entirely at ease in all situations and with any style, the Overseas black dial model comes in two versions: an understated self-winding three-hand watch, and a chronograph. For the latter, Vacheron Constantin has focused on legibility by choosing a silver-toned colour for its three additional counters.
This ‘panda-type’ aesthetic principle is inspired by 1960s watches dedicated to motorsports. The light/dark contrast guarantees enhanced visibility and accentuates the indications provided by the chronograph function.
The chronograph version is powered by self-winding Calibre 5200, whose 22K oscillating weight adorned with a windrose may be admired through a transparent sapphire crystal caseback. This twin-barrel movement is equipped with a column-wheel driving the chronograph start, stop and reset functions and also features a vertical clutch – a technical device that prevents any potential jerking of the hand when the chronograph is activated.
Designed to ensure the Overseas a collection is fully in touch with its time, the bracelets/straps interchangeability concept launched two years ago is picked up on the new black-dial models. The watch thus opts for modularity and a personalised touch by affording the possibility of being worn on a metal bracelet composed of links forming half Maltese crosses (for a casual look), or a strap in either leather (as a chic variation) or rubber (for a sporty touch) – and all without any need for tools to effect the changes.
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph
Technical specifications:
Reference:5500V/110A-B481; Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece
Caliber:5200 Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin Mechanical, self-winding; 22K gold Overseas oscillating weight; 30.6 mm (131⁄4’’’) diameter, 6.6 mm thick; Approximately 52 hours of power reserve; 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour); 263 components; 54 jewels
Indications:Hours and minutes; Small seconds at 9 o’clock; Date; Column-wheel chronograph (30-minute and 12-hour counters)
Case:Stainless steel; 42.5 mm diameter, 13.7 mm thick; Soft iron casing ring ensuring anti-magnetic protection Screwed-down crown and quarter-turn screw-lock push- pieces; Transparent sapphire crystal caseback; Water-resistant tested at a pressure of 15 bar (approx. 150 metres)
Dial:Black lacquered, circular satin-finished flange, snailed counters; 18K white gold hour-markers and hours & minutes hands highlighted with white luminescent material
Bracelet/Straps:Steel bracelet, half Maltese cross-shaped polished and satin-brushed links; Delivered with a second strap in black Mississippiensis alligator leather featuring a black nubuck lining with a micro-perforated effect, hand-stitched, large square scales; Delivered with a third strap in black rubber
Clasps:Stainless steel bracelet secured by a stainless steel triple- blade folding clasp with push-pieces and comfort- adjustment system; Delivered with a stainless steel triple-blade folding clasp with push-pieces and patented interchangeable system compatible with both additional straps
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Automoatic
Technical specifications:
Reference:4500V/110A-B483; Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece
Caliber:5100; Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin Mechanical, self-winding; 22K gold Overseas oscillating weight; 30.6 mm (131⁄4’’’) diameter, 4.7 mm thick; Approximately 60 hours of power reserve; 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour); 172 components; 37 jewels
Indications:Hours and minutes; Central seconds; Date
Case:Stainless steel; 41 mm diameter, 11 mm thick; Soft iron casing ring ensuring anti-magnetic protection Screwed-down crown; Transparent sapphire crystal caseback; Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 15 bar (approx. 150 metres)
Dial:Black lacquered, circular satin-finished flange; 18K white gold hour-markers and hours & minutes hands highlighted with white luminescent material
Bracelet/Straps:Stainless steel bracelet, half Maltese cross-shaped polished and satin-brushed links; Delivered with a second strap in black Mississippiensis alligator leather, featuring a black nubuck lining with a micro-perforated effect, hand-stitched, large square scales; Delivered with a third strap in black rubber
Clasps:Stainless steel bracelet secured by a stainless steel triple- blade folding clasp with push-pieces and comfort- adjustment system; Delivered with a stainless steel triple-blade folding clasp with push-pieces and patented interchangeable system compatible with both additional straps.
The price for the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Automatic is EUR 20,000 and EUR 28,800 for the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph.
