Vacheron Constantin Overseas, ref. 4500V, 2022

Dealer description — Watches of Knightsbridge

Known as one of the “holy trinity” of luxury sports watch, the Vacheron Constantin Overseas competes with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus in terms of craftsmanship, quality, and engineering. The Overseas has always been a timepiece that wasn’t designed to be a sports watch but more of a casual/leisure, timepiece. Released in 1996 the Overseas was a revival of Vacheron’s first luxury sports watch: the 222 – made in honour to celebrate the brands 222nd anniversary in 1977. Of course, over the years the Overseas has evolved and is now in it 3rd and current evolution. This latest generation first debuted in 2016, featuring some aesthetic design elements from previous generations while also featuring contemporary niceties and luxuries that Vacheron has pioneered. The new design features flowing lines and delicate finishes, giving the new Overseas model a more seemingly timeless appearance but one that is still very modern. Featuring satin-brushed finishing along the majority of its 41mm x 11mm 18-carat pink-gold case which is overall excellent condition, the Overseas’ polished sides and Maltese cross bezel complete the iconic look. The rounded, polished and satin-finished opening dips towards a refined dial topped by a sapphire crystal glare-proofed on both sides. It features a silver sunburst dial with a date window at 6 o’clock. The screwed-down case back fitted with a sapphire crystal reveals cal. 5500 movement with a 22K gold oscillating weight adorned with a wind rose, a universal symbol indicating the cardinal points for travellers, and adorned with sandblasted, polished and finely grained finishes.

Specifications — Watches of Knightsbridge

Reference: 4500V; Movement: Self-Winding Calibre 5100; Case diameter: 41mm; Bracelet/strap: Vacheron Constantin Blue Rubber Strap /w Pink-Gold Deployant Buckle