A FEAST FOR THE EYES
The Geneva-based manufacture enhances its “chic & sporty” style collection of watches with a sublime variation of its selfwinding three-handed and date model in rose gold.
The Overseas Self-winding collection, unveiled back in 1996, reproduces the qualities of ranges from the 70s and 80s, aka the 222 and 333: sleek design and optimal readability. Since then, every change, every variation has perpetuated this desire to propose a functional, sporty watch which will accompany you to the office, to a date, while you travel. The armada of models which Vacheron Constantin launched in 2016 gifted the collection with a more up-to-the-minute personality. And, this new reference pursues this philosophy. The use of rose gold takes elegance to the ultimate level. The precious material embellishes the 41 mm case as well as the hour and minute hands and indexes. The bracelet boasting polished and satin-brushed links, attached by a folding clasp, also crafted in this alloy, emphasizes the distinguished style of the watch. Combining it with an intense blue-lacquered dial heightens the refined pureness even more.
Like in the other three-handed references with date, time data is still powered by the 5100 caliber. This high-performing selfwinding movement offers a power reserve of some 60 hours. The sapphire-crystal caseback invites to admire its windrose-shaped oscillating weight. Its assembly and finishes are stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva (Poinçon de Genève), certifying excellence.
The Overseas Self-winding in rose gold is delivered with two other dark blue straps, the first fashioned in leather, the second in rubber. No matter which you prefer, they are all easily interchangeable, without the need for a tool, thanks to the ingenious integrated pusher system.
Price: EUR49,800
By Dan Diaconu