First sunburst green dials in the Overseas collection

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Embargo lifted on April 9^th 2024, 8:30AM CET

• A first in the Overseas collection with the introduction of intense green dials featuring a sunburst satin-finished centre and velvet-finished flange.
• A new colour for four pink gold models: chronograph, dual time, date in 41 mm and 35 mm.
• Versatile watches delivered with three interchangeable bracelet/straps: a pink gold bracelet with quick-release folding clasp; along with green calfskin and green rubber straps secured by a likewise interchangeable pin buckle.

Intense green has been added to the dials and interchangeable straps of four new Overseas models in pink gold, a first for this collection. In perfect harmony with the spirit of travel, this new hue can now be found on the dials of the 35 mm gemset, 41 mm date, 42.5 mm chronograph and 41 mm dual time models. Water-resistant to 150 metres, each of these new timepieces is equipped with a top-quality self-winding calibre featuring meticulous finishing. The movements feature an oscillating weight engraved with the collection’s emblematic compass rose. On these four models, just as on all Overseas watches, the pink gold bracelet with folding clasp is easily adjustable. It can be replaced by a calfskin leather strap or a green rubber strap, each with an interchangeable pin buckle.

New dial color
By endowing the dials of four pink gold models with an intense green colour, the Maison has enhanced the adventurous vocation of the Overseas collection. This new hue breaks with the classic colour codes of Overseas watches: black, silver, pinkish beige and the emblematic blue. Combining the deep brilliance of pink gold with the intensity of green, these new timepieces bring a fresh aesthetic to Vacheron Constantin’s sporty-chic watches.
To accentuate the intensity of this new colour, meticulous care has been lavished on the finishing touches. Against a translucent lacquered backdrop playing on depth effects, the centre is graced with sunburst satin-brushing, while the flange is delicately velvet-finished. The legibility of the models is ensured by the contrast between the gold hour-markers and hands highlighted with Super-LumiNova® and the dark dial colour. Featuring a lighter-shaded double minutes track – or a single one on the gemset model – they enable accurate readings of the minutes and seconds. The finishes of the integrated rose gold bracelets with polished and vertical satin-brushed links evoking the shape of a Maltese cross, harmoniously match those of the dials, topped by a circular satin-finished bezel.

Chic yet sport
This new introduction of intense green dials covers different models in the Overseas collection. It includes four references: the 35 mm gemset, the 41 mm self-winding model with date display, the 42.5 mm chronograph and the 41 mm dual time iteration. In keeping with the collection’s sporting vocation, these new models with their open sapphire crystal casebacks are water-resistant to 150 metres thanks to a screw-down crown. A soft-iron casing ring provides anti-magnetic protection for the movements. These timepieces feature various calibres with High Watchmaking finishes, all self-winding with an 18K pink gold oscillating weight featuring the collection’s emblematic compass rose. Robust, sturdy and beating at a frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour), they have a comfortable power reserve.

One watch, three faces
Overseas watches have made versatility one of their most practical and attractive features. Thanks to the interchangeability of its bracelet/straps, each model adopts a different style. The four new models come with an integrated pink gold bracelet featuring a triple-blade quick-release folding clasp. This system makes it possible to achieve an up to 4 mm larger wrist circumference by stretching the last one or even two links connected to the clasp of the rose gold bracelet. The bracelet can be swapped out tool-free for a calfskin or rubber strap. Featuring the same green colour as the dial, these two wristbands feature a pin buckle that is also interchangeable without tools.

From Geometry to Artistry, Vacheron Constantin annual theme
A Vacheron Constantin watch is far more than merely the sum of its parts. Starting from a sketch, a geometrical drawing and its technical extensions, a whole world of shapes, colours and textures is born. The complex structures of mechanical engineering combine with design; meticulous detail gives life to grace; artisanal intelligence sparks emotions. Based on formal, mathematical study, Vacheron Constantin timepieces are thus endowed with a touch of soulfulness and elegance representing the ultimate expression of artistic talent. The classicism of the Traditionnelle collection; the minimalism of the Patrimony watches; the allure of Égérie; and the sporty-chic spirit of Overseas, all vividly illustrate this alchemy within which artistry is inspired by geometrical shapes, expressed through Vacheron Constantin’s 2024 theme.

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Questions to Christian Selmoni, Style & Heritage Director

Why did you introduce this intense green colour into the Overseas collection?
The Overseas watches are a collection that lends itself admirably to new colour experiments. This was obvious when the brand introduced a pinkish-beige hue on certain ladies’ models, and more recently with a gold-toned dial. From there, it made sense to ask whether the men’s timepieces could also adopt colours other than white, black and the emblematic Overseas blue. The first tests largely confirmed what we suspected, particularly with the colour green, a shade already appearing on some of the watches in the Traditionnelle collection. We chose a deep green exuding hints of plants and forests. A sort of call to Nature that makes a perfect fit with the Overseas spirit of travel and exploration.

Steel Overseas watches were not chosen to adopt this new dial colour?
We initially opted for pink gold models. This intense green colour acts as a revealer, enhancing the brilliance of the gold while ensuring exceptional legibility of the watch’s functions. The complementary nature of these four references is truly striking when placed side by side and it could well be that this new colour will become as iconic as blue within the collection.

What about the versatility of Overseas watches?
Versatility is a hallmark of the collection and doubtless a much-appreciated quality of Vacheron Constantin’s sporty-chic models. These watches must be able to adapt to all circumstances of active life. Within this context, it is a question of ensuring impeccable functionality for models that must also blend elegantly into their environment, however diverse that may be. In this respect, tool-free bracelet/strap interchangeability plays a key role. Whether the wearer opts for an integrated bracelet with a folding clasp enabling length adjustment – also without tools for the first few millimetres – or for a leather or rubber strap, they can choose a style that is casual, classic or sporty. Each combination adds a personalised touch, making it a different model every time. Note that the likewise tool-free interchangeable pin buckle on the collection’s leather and rubber straps means one can now multiply the variations, particularly in terms of colours, by buying the straps alone without the fastening.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Overseas chronograph

Reference  
5520V/210R-B966

Calibre 
5200
Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin
Mechanical, self-winding
22K gold Overseas oscillating weight
30.6 mm (13¼’’’) diameter, 6.6 mm thick
Approximately 52 hours of power reserve
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
263 components
54 jewels
Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece

Indications                             
Hours and minutes
Small seconds at 9 o’clock
Date
Column-wheel chronograph (30-minute and 12-hour counters)

Case                                       
18K 5N Pink gold
42.5 mm diameter, 12.67 mm thick
Soft iron casing ring ensuring anti-magnetic protection
Screwed-down crown and quarter-turn screw-lock push-pieces
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistant tested at a pressure of 15 bar (approx. 150 metres) 

Dial                                         
Translucent intense green-lacquered, sunburst satin-finished 
 Green velvet-finished flange and snailed counters
18K 5N pink gold hour-markers and hours, minutes, seconds and counters hands, highlighted with blue Super- 18K 5N pink gold hour-markers and hours, minutes, seconds and counters hands, highlighted with blue Super-LumiNova®

Bracelet                                 
18K 5N pink gold (half Maltese cross-shaped polished and satin-brushed links), secured by a 18K 5N pink gold triple-blade folding clasp with push-pieces and comfort-adjustment system 

Additional straps/Buckle     
Green calfskin leather with grey stitches
Green rubber
Delivered with a 18K 5N pink gold buckle with interchangeable system, compatible with both additional straps

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TECHNICAL DATA

Overseas dual time

Reference                                        
7920V/210R-B965

Calibre                 
5110 DT
Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin
Mechanical, self-winding  
22K gold Overseas oscillating weight   z
30.6 mm (13¼’’’) diameter, 6 mm thick 
Approximately 60 hours of power reserve  
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour)   
234 components   
37 jewels 
Hallmark of Geneva certified timepieces    
                                         
Indications                                      
Hours, minutes and central seconds  
Second time zone, set by the crown    
Day/night (AM/PM) indication at 9 o’clock, synchronised with home time 
Date at 6 o’clock, synchronised with local time 

Case                                                
18K 5N Pink gold   
41 mm diameter, 12 mm thick    
Soft iron casing ring ensuring anti-magnetic protection
Screwed-down crown and quarter-turn screw-lock push-piece   
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback 
Water-resistant tested at a pressure of 15 bar (approx. 150 metres) 

Dial      
Translucent intense green-lacquered, sunburst satin-finished    
Green velvet-finished flange     
18K 5N pink gold hour-markers and hours, minutes, seconds and counters hands, highlighted with blue Super-LumiNova® 

Bracelet                                           
18K 5N pink gold (half Maltese cross-shaped polished and satin-brushed links), secured by a 18K 5N pink gold triple-blade folding clasp with push-pieces and comfort-adjustment system

Additional straps/Buckle       
Green calfskin leather with grey stitches
Green rubber 
Delivered with a 18K 5N pink gold buckle with interchangeable system, compatible with both additional straps                                            

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 TECHNICAL DATA 

Overseas self-winding

Reference                                                    
4520V/210R-B967 

Caliber                                                          
5100           
Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin    
22K gold Overseas oscillating weight 
30.6 mm (13¼’’’) diameter, 4.7 mm thick 
Approximately 60 hours of power reserve      
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations per hour)
172 components
37 jewels 
Mechanical, self-winding   
Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece  

Indications                                                  
Hours, minutes and central seconds
Date    
   
Case                                                             
18K 5N pink gold  
41 mm diameter, 10.69 mm thick  
Soft iron casing ring ensuring anti-magnetic protection 
Screwed-down crown 
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 15 bar (approx. 150 meters)

Dial                                                                
Translucent intense green-lacquered, sunburst satin-finished    
Green velvet-finished flange 
18K 5N pink gold hour-markers and hours, minutes, seconds, highlighted with blue Super-LumiNova® 

Bracelet                                           
18K 5N pink gold (half Maltese cross-shaped polished and satin-brushed links), secured by a 18K 5N pink gold triple-blade folding clasp with push-pieces and comfort-adjustment system 

Additional straps/Buckle       
Green calfskin leather with grey stitches   
Green rubber
Delivered with a 18K 5N pink gold buckle with interchangeable system, compatible with both additional straps

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TECHNICAL DATA 

Overseas self-winding 

Reference                                                    
4605V/200R-B969 

Calibre                                                          
1088/1 
Manufacture calibre   
Mechanical, self-winding  
22K gold Overseas oscillating weight
20.80 mm (9’’’) diameter, 3.83 mm thick 
Approximately 40 hours of power reserve   
4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour) 
144 components  
26 jewels 

Indications                                                  
Hours, minutes, centre seconds 
Date 

Case                                                              
18K 5N pink gold      
35 mm diameter, 9.33 mm thick
 Bezel set with 90 round-cut diamonds         
Soft iron casing ring ensuring anti-magnetic protection 
Screwed-down crown 
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback 
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 15 bar (approx. 150 metres) 

Dial                                                                
Translucent intense green-lacquered, sunburst satin-finished base and velvet-finished external minutes track
18K 5N pink gold hour-markers and hours & minutes hands highlighted with blue Super-LumiNova® 

Bracelet                                           
18K 5N pink gold (half Maltese cross-shaped polished and satin-brushed links), secured by a 18K 5N pink gold triple-blade folding clasp with push-pieces and comfort-adjustment system

Additional straps/Buckle         
Green calfskin leather with grey stitches 
Green rubber 
Delivered with a 18K 5N pink gold buckle with interchangeable system, compatible with both additional straps 

Total diamond-setting                            
 90 diamonds, for a total weight of approx. 0.86 carats (guaranteed minimum carats)