Vacheron Constantin is commemorating three decades of its Overseas collection with a new, limited-edition timepiece that pays homage to its heritage while showcasing the brand's expertise in high-end horology. The Overseas collection, which debuted in 1996, has become a significant interpretation of the sporty-chic watch in the world of haute horlogerie.
The history of the Overseas dates back to 1977 with the introduction of the 222, a sports watch designed by Jorg Hysek. This piece laid the stylistic groundwork for the Overseas, featuring an integrated bracelet, sporty lines, and luxurious finishes. The first generation of Overseas appeared in 1996 and has since evolved, with the current version, introduced in 2016, emphasizing the collection's haute horlogerie dimension with the addition of major complications, including an ultra-thin perpetual calendar.
The new Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 30th Anniversary Azure Blue maintains the visual codes that have defined the collection's identity. Its 41.5mm tonneau case is crafted from 18-carat white gold, measuring only 8.1mm in thickness despite featuring a perpetual calendar. The watch boasts a distinctive design, with a Maltese cross-inspired bezel and alternating satin-finished and mirror-polished surfaces.
The watch features an integrated white gold bracelet with a half-Maltese cross motif on its short, articulated links, allowing for comfortable adjustment with a micro-adjustment system built into the clasp. Vacheron Constantin also provides two additional rubber bracelets, one white and one blue denim, enabling quick changes to suit different occasions.
A striking feature of this anniversary edition is its azure blue lacquered dial, which adopts a lighter hue to capture more light. The perpetual calendar display is organized around three harmoniously arranged counters, showcasing the month, leap year, date, and day of the week. White gold hands and applied indexes enhance the contrast with the blue dial, complemented by white indications and blue details on the minute track.
At the heart of this Overseas watch lies the 1120 QP/1 automatic manufacture caliber, an extremely thin movement developed by Vacheron Constantin. This caliber integrates a complete perpetual calendar within a mere 4.05mm thickness, displaying the day, date, month, leap year, and moon phases. Comprising 276 parts and 36 rubies, the movement operates at a frequency of 2.75Hz and has a 40-hour power reserve.
The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 30th Anniversary Azure Blue is limited to 200 pieces, identified by the reference 4300V/220G-H119, and is priced at 120,000 CHF, inclusive of taxes. This anniversary edition joins the brand's limited creations, targeting collectors seeking a piece that combines the history of a sporty collection, distinctive aesthetics, and one of the most prestigious horological complications.
Key points
- The new Overseas watch features a 41.5mm case made of 18-carat white gold, with a thickness of only 8.1mm.
- The watch is powered by the 1120 QP/1 automatic manufacture caliber, which integrates a perpetual calendar within a mere 4.05mm thickness.
- The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin 30th Anniversary Azure Blue is limited to 200 pieces and priced at 120,000 CHF.
