VACHERON CONSTANTIN

Since its launch, Vacheron Constantin’s Overseas collection has displayed inspired design, technical innovation and a capacity for constant renewal. Its two latest iterations – the Overseas Ultra-thin Perpetual Calendar and Overseas Ultra-thin Perpetual Calendar Skeleton – come in a new 41.5mm white gold case.

Part of the maison’s theme for 2021 entitled Classic with a Twist, they embody an art of diversity reflected in the three interchangeable bracelets and straps (in white gold, blue alligator leather and blue rubber) delivered with each watch. While one model features the extremely complex horological art of skeleton working, the other is adorned with a deep blue dial. The result is two very different types of aesthetic appeal for supremely stylish and elegant timepieces.

Greatly appreciated by collectors for its technical qualities and performance, the perpetual calendar these two watches are each equipped with cope smoothly with calendar irregularities and will require no correction until 2100.

The prestigious Calibre 1120 QP SQ/1 powering the skeleton version appears through a sapphire dial on which the white gold hour markers are applied. The transparent caseback fitted on both versions also ensures a spectacular view of the sophisticated movement, the exceptional finishing work and the oscillating weight.

The slender, self-winding mechanical 276-component movement is barely 4.05mm thick and endowed with a 40-hour power reserve. Achieving such performance with an ultra-thin movement called for authentic prowess in terms of both construction and miniaturisation.