Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual-Time, 2019

Dealer description — Analog/Shift

From a value-packed Atlas GMT from humble microbrand Monta, to the Aquanaut ‘Travel Time’ from Patek Philippe , there are a slew of options that will serve as your trusty companion for travels abroad. O ne of our favorite luxury expressions of the travel watch is the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual-Time. This example, a Reference 7900V, dates to 2019 and features the Overseas' distinguishable case silhouette and integrated bracelet design with its barrel shaped midcase, polished, stylized bezel that subtly highlights the brand’s signature ‘Maltese cross’ and a screw-down date adjusting located at 4 o'clock. The stainless steel case measures 41mm in width and with its flat sapphire crystal, comes in a shade under 13mm in thickness, making for a damn good wearing experience. Its deep gloss blue dial alone is something worthy of admiration. Dynamic in all types of lighting, it features applied indices with polished luminous surrounds, a fully graduated rehaut , an AM/PM indicator at 9 o’clock, a recessed subsidiary date dial and a luminous ‘stick’ handset accompanied by an additional arrow hour hand to keep track of local time — which by the way features a a nifty function that allows it to sneak in under the main hour hand to keep the dial neat and tidy while you enjoy being grounded at home. It’s accompanied by a brilliantly designed - and infinitely comfortable - stainless steel bracelet with a signed deployant clasp. The Vacheron Constantin Dual-Time is already a modern classic, but the more intriguing thing about the model is that there’s still so much runway for the model to evolve. Maybe a regular production Overseas Dual-Time in titanium? Sign us up! But in the meantime, this 7900V with its fantastic blue dial is the best iteration yet and should absolutely not be missed.