The Vacheron Constantin Overseas collection is enriching its range with new territory to explore. The prestige of a precious metal case and bracelet is now complemented by the extreme sophistication of an open-worked movement that is also ultra-thin and houses a perpetual calendar, giving the timepiece a contemporary and horologically sophisticated look. In this new gold version, Vacheron Constantin highlights the expression of Haute Horlogerie's values. While retaining its dynamic design, the aesthetic of the timepiece is transfigured by a sapphire dial inviting observers on a journey to the heart of the extremely thin 4.05 mm open-worked perpetual calendar movement in an incredibly slim case at just 8.1 mm thick.
Like all models in the Overseas collection, this new watch offers a modular touch via a simple and convenient bracelet/strap interchangeability system. Fitted with a gold bracelet whose satin-brushed half Maltese cross-shaped links underline the elegance of the timepiece, it also comes with two additional straps in blue alligator leather and blue rubber.
Available in an 18K 5N all-gold version, the new Overseas Skeleton Perpetual Calendar watch perpetuates the travel-driven spirit of the collection and combines the refinement of precious metal with the nobility of its ultra-thin open-worked complication movement. The 41.5 mm case accommodates the automatic ultra-thin in-house movement calibre 1120 QPSQ/1 with a perpetual calendar and moon-phase display. The latter function involves impressive feats of miniaturization enabling it to cope with calendar irregularities while eliminating any need for correction until 2100. No less than 276 components are housed in a thickness of barely 4.05 mm. Beating at a frequency of 19,800 vph and endowed with an approximately 40-hour power reserve, the mechanism drives indications of the hours, minutes, perpetual calendar function —with the day of the week, date, month, and leap year shown on a 48-month counter— as well as moon phases.
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Technical Specs
Reference: 4300V/120R-B547
Movement: In-house Calibre 1120QPSQ/1, Automatic, 276 parts, and 36 jewels.
Case: 41.5 mm in diameter x 8.1 mm thick in 18K 5N pink gold with soft iron casing ring ensuring anti-magnetic protection.
Case Back: Display with Sapphire Crystal and water-resistant tested to 50 meters.
Dial: Sapphire with 18K 5N pink gold hour-markers and hours & minutes hands highlighted with luminescent material.
Strap: 18K 5N pink gold bracelet —half Maltese cross-shaped polished and satin-brushed links—, secured by an 18K 5N pink gold triple-blade folding clasp with push-pieces and comfort-adjustment system. Also, delivered with a second blue strap in Mississippiensis alligator leather featuring a blue nubuck lining, with a micro-perforated effect, hand-stitched, large square scales, and a third strap in blue rubber. Each additional strap comes with an 18K 5N pink gold buckle.
Availability: Vacheron Constantin Boutique Only in September 2020.
