On June 18th, 2019, Vacheron Constantin presented the Overseas Dual Time Cory Richards prototype made in collaboration with professional photographer and long-distance explorer Cory Richards. The Vacheron Constantin Cory Richards’ Overseas Prototype featured a 41 mm case in titanium with tantalum underneath the bezel and on the crowns and fitted with a grey blue grained dial, NAC treatment on its movement and a gorgeous 22K pink gold oscillating weight with a motif of Mount Everest and the Himalayas. This prototype was later auctioned by Phillips Watches on December 10th in New York City as part of the Phillips’ Game Changers auction benefiting the National Geographic Society, as Cory Richards has photographed 11 stories for National Geographic Magazine and is deeply committed to extending financial and educational opportunities to the communities that have carried him through his career. Selling for a total of $106,250 USD —including buyer’s fees— the watch almost tripled its original estimate at the Phillips Watches auction.

Vacheron Constantin Overseas ‘Everest’ Limited Editions

Today, the Cory Richards’ Overseas prototype has been the inspiration for two new 150-piece limited edition watches named Overseas ‘Everest’. The new Vacheron Constantin Overseas ‘Everest’ limited editions include the Dual Time ‘Everest’ ref. 7910V/000T-B922 and the Chronograph ‘Everest’ ref. 5510-000T-B923 both fitted with the same grey blue grained dial as the Cory Richards’ prototype.

The biggest differences between Cory’s prototype and the new Overseas ‘Everest’ watches is that the latter feature a stainless steel case —instead of titanium— and a titanium bezel and crowns —instead of tantalum—and there is no orange arrow at the bottom of the bezel near the date pusher for the Dual Time model.

Additionally, the fabric strap on Cory’s prototype has been reimagined and the watches are supplied with a grey Cordura fabric strap with orange contrast stitching and black nubuck leather lining, and with a grey rubber strap with Maltese cross pattern. The straps are secured by a double folding clasp in titanium and stainless steel with half Maltese cross design. Both watches feature a NAC treated movements with 22K pink gold Overseas oscillating weights with a special Everest engraving.

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time ‘Everest’ ref. 7910V/000T-B922

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time ‘Everest’ ref. 7910V/000T-B922 features a 41mm stainless steel case with titanium bezel, stainless steel bottom bezel ring, and crown, pusher and pusher guards in titanium. The grey blue grained dial is complemented by the highly contrasting orange pointer dual time zone hand and the AM/PM indicator also with orange hand.

All applied markers are made of 18K gold and the watch features blue super-luminova. The watch is delivered with a grey Cordura fabric strap with orange contrast stitching and black nubuck leather lining, and with a grey rubber strap with Maltese cross pattern.

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time ‘Everest’ is powered by the same in-house calibre powering the latest generation of the Overseas Dual Time. The automatic calibre 5110 DT/2 is composed of 234 components and 37 jewels and provides a power reserve of 60 hours when fully wound. For this particular limited edition the movement has been NAC treated and it features a 22K pink gold oscillating weight with Everest engraving. The watch is water resistant to 150 meters and available at the Vacheron Constantin Boutiques in a limited edition of 150 pieces.

Sticker Price $31,300 USD. For more info on Vacheron Constantin click here.

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph ‘Everest’ ref. 5510-000T-B923

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph ‘Everest’ ref. 5510/000T-B923 features a 42.5 mm stainless steel case with titanium bezel, stainless steel bottom bezel ring, and crown, pushers and quarter-turn screw-lock pusher guards in titanium. The grey blue grained dial is complemented by the highly contrasting orange chronograph hands.

All applied markers are made of 18K gold and the watch features blue super-luminova. The watch is delivered with a grey Cordura fabric strap with orange contrast stitching and black nubuck leather lining, and with a grey rubber strap with Maltese cross pattern.

The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph ‘Everest’ is powered by the same in-house column wheel chronograph movement powering the latest generation of the Overseas Chronograph. The automatic calibre 55200/2 is composed of 263 components and 54 jewels and provides a power reserve of 52 hours when fully wound. For this particular limited edition the movement has been NAC treated and it features a 22K pink gold oscillating weight with Everest engraving. The watch is water resistant to 150 meters and available at the Vacheron Constantin Boutiques in a limited edition of 150 pieces.

Sticker Price $37,000 USD. For more info on Vacheron Constantin click here.