What are the new Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding models?
They are new additions to Vacheron Constantin’s (VC) Overseas Self-Winding 34.5 mm range that was first introduced during Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023. The Overseas Self-Winding 34.5 mm is a downsized version of the sought after Overseas Self-Winding Reference 4500V (that was subsequently replaced by the 4520V).
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What are their dial features?
The 18K 5N pink gold version features a golden-lacquered dial with a sunburst satin-finished base. The hour and minute hands and applied hour-markers are made from 18K 5N pink gold and coated with blue Super-LumiNova.
The stainless steel version features a deep red-lacquered dial with a sunburst satin-finished base. The hour and minute hands and applied hour-markers are made from 18K white gold and coated with blue Super-LumiNova.
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What is their case, bracelet, and strap features?
Their case is made from 18K 5N pink gold or stainless steel. They measure 34.5 mm (diameter) * 9.33 mm (thickness). Both dial side and caseback feature a sapphire crystal. Water resistant up to 15 bar or approximately 150 metres.
The 18K 5N pink gold version comes with a bracelet made from 18K 5N pink gold and an additional white alligator strap and white rubber strap. An 18K 5N pink gold self-interchangeable triple folding clasp and an 18K 5N pink gold pin buckle are provided.
The stainless steel version comes with a bracelet made from stainless steel and an additional burgundy shiny alligator leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching and a burgundy rubber strap. A stainless steel self-interchangeable triple folding clasp is provided.
What are the movement features?
Both versions are powered by Manufacture calibre 1088/1, an automatic movement that drives the hours, minutes, seconds with a stop-seconds function and date. It measures 20.8 mm (diameter) * 3.83 mm (thickness). It comprises 144 parts and 24 jewels, beats at a modern frequency of 4 Hz or 28,800 vph and delivers a power reserve of 40 hours (approximately). Winding and time-setting via the screw-down crown at 3 o’clock.
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What do we think?
Vacheron Constantin is unlike any other watch brand. Founded in 1755 in Geneva, they are the oldest continuously operating watchmaker in existence. Last year they celebrated their 270th anniversary. Horologically speaking, there is little that they have not accomplished, such as the La Quête Du Temps Mecanique D’Art clock, a once-in-a-lifetime creation that I was fortunate to witness during Watches and Wonders Geneva about three months ago.
The third-generation Overseas collection is important for the brand. Unveiled in 2016, it got a broader spectrum of enthusiasts and watch collectors to pay attention to it. Until then, VC was mostly an IYNYK (if you know you know) kind of brand. The Overseas collection changed this. Suddenly, enthusiasts and collectors who were obsessed with the luxury sports watch collection of fellow Holy Trinity brands such as Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak and Patek Philippe’s Nautilus and Aquanaut began paying attention to the Overseas. This led to greater interest in the brand’s other collections, such as the Historiques, Patrimony and Traditionnelle.
In a globally competitive watch industry with both male and female collectors seeking watches that combine prestige, rarity, and versatility, the Overseas is typically their first port of call if they consider watches from VC. The new additions to the Overseas collection present them with two excellent choices.
Additional Details
Name: Overseas Self-Winding
Reference: 4600V/200R-H128 (pink gold version)
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF) 51,500 (inclusive of taxes)
Name: Overseas Self-Winding
Reference: 4600V/200A-H127 (steel version)
Price: Swiss Franc (CHF) 23,100 (inclusive of taxes)
