Overseas Quartz – A new feminine take on sporty-chic

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• A new 150-piece Overseas Quartz, dedicated to the sophisticated Chinese female connoisseurs 
• A 18K 5N pink gold model featuring the much-loved translucent denim blue lacquered dial, set with “brilliant”-cut diamonds 
• A clever interchangeable strap system offering the possibility to wear the watch either calf skin leather strap or rubber strap, all in denim blue

Geneva, July 12, 2023 – Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Vacheron Constantin presents the new Overseas Quartz from the Overseas collection, embracing again its feminine side in 18K 5N pink gold, featuring a translucent denim blue lacquered dial. The signature six-sided bezel is elegantly adorned with “brilliant”-cut diamonds, lighting up the path of the hands and the date appearing at 3 o’clock. 

The new Overseas 33 mm model in 18K 5N pink gold offers a delightful blend of femininity, dainty charm and sportiness with denim-blue-colored dial and straps. The six-sided bezel of this model, shaped in a manner reminiscent of Vacheron Constantin’s emblematic Maltese cross, is adorned with 78 “brilliant”- cut diamonds. The sunburst satin-brushed lacquered dial makes a pleasing contrast with the facetted luminescent hands and hour-markers and velvet-finished external minutes track. The allure of this practical and eminently legible model is enhanced by the taut lines of its case water-resistant to 5 bars (approx. 50 metres), flowing into a strap that can be easily changed according to its wearer’s wishes.

Vacheron Constantin and China 

The long-lasting history between Vacheron Constantin and China could date back to 1845. Since then, the splendid Chinese culture has been continuously 
providing Vacheron Constantin with inspirations, enriching the Maison’s broad perspective of the world. Since 2012, Métiers d’Art the Legend of the Chinese Zodiac has been smartly integrating Chinese paper-cut art and Swiss silhouette art to create a collection of zodiac masterpieces; in 2022, the Égérie China Limited Edition paid tribute to the classic design of Chinese classical attire, meanwhile elegantly interpreted the beauty of Chinese women, combining modern and traditional inspirations. This year, Vacheron Constantin debuts the Overseas Quartz in China, portraying the elegance and versatility of the sophisticated Chinese female connoisseurs.

Suitable for all wrists with its 33 mm diameter, this model evolves as the day goes by thanks to its interchangeable straps, based on the interchangeability concept launched in 2016. The watch thus opts for a personalized approach by affording the possibility of being worn on a denim blue calf skin leather strap or rubber strap – and all entirely tool-free! 

To place the focus firmly on functionality, this watch carries the hours and minutes hands, central seconds, all highlighted with blue Super-Luminova®, and a date window at 3 o’clock all within its dainty diameter. 

The new Overseas Quartz will be available for pre-order at Vacheron Constantin’s T-mall Flagship Store, WeBoutique and also through its phone sales service (+86 400-623-1289) starting from July 12th and will be available in the boutiques from August 1st. 

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Summary

Dedicated to the spirit of travel and openness to the world, the Overseas collection welcomes a new Overseas Quartz in 18K 5N pink gold with a translucent denim blue lacquered dial. The 78 diamonds adorning the six-sided bezel light up the path of the hands and the date appearing at 3 o’clock. Like the entire Overseas collection, this new model evolves its style in step with its easily interchangeable strap.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Reference                                                  
1225V/200R-H014

Calibre                                                       
1207 AS
Quartz 
18.79 mm (8¼’’’) diameter, 2.22 mm thick 
32,768 Hz 
74 components 
7 jewels

Indications                                                
Hours, minutes, central seconds, date

Case                                                           
18K 5N pink gold 
33 mm diameter, 9.37 mm thick 
Bezel set with 78 brilliant-cut diamonds (~0.8 ct) 
Soft iron casing ring ensuring anti-magnetic protection Screwed-down crown 
Water-resistant tested at a pressure of 5 bar (approx. 50 metres)

Dial                                                             
Translucent denim blue-lacquered, sunburst satin-finished base and velvetfinished external minutes track 
18K 5N pink gold applied hour-markers and hours & minutes hands, all highlighted with blue Super-Luminova®

Strap                                                          
Denim blue calfskin leather with tone-on-tone stitches 
Denim blue rubber 
Self-interchangeable system integrated

Clasp                                                          
Self-interchangeable 18K 5N pink gold folding clasp