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Introducing the Vacheron Constantin Overseas ‘Everest’ Dual Time and Chronograph Limited Editions
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Introducing the Vacheron Constantin Overseas ‘Everest’ Dual Time and Chronograph Limited Editions
The Low-Down
In 2019, photographer and mountaineer Cory Richards climbed the world’s tallest peak with a watch on his wrist. In and of itself, this isn’t so strange. But the watch Richards relied on while charting a new line up the mighty mountain was pretty special. A prototype Vacheron Constantin Overseas, with a modern look, cased in titanium and tantalum. When news of this unicorn surfaced, the crowd immediately — and unsurprisingly — went wild, clamouring for a civilian release version. Well, ask and ye shall receive (kind of), as today Vacheron Constantin has announced two new ‘Everest’ limited editions, a dual time and a chronograph that honour the spirit of this sporty pioneering prototype.
IMHO
Vacheron Constantin’s Overseas is already a great watch — one that absolutely nails the sports luxe brief. These two new watches add a modern, utilitarian aesthetic that just works. Top line, these two new models play on the established Overseas tune and add in grey-blue grained dials and some orange highlights (that second time zone hand on the Dual Time!), which look, frankly, hot. This style covers over into the straps, which, as per usual for the Overseas, are quick change. Here you get two in the box, a tough-looking Cordura number with contrast orange stitching and a grey rubber number. On their own, Vacheron Constantin could have gotten away with it, but they took it a step further. The cases are a mix of titanium and steel. In particular, the case, crown, pusher guards, pushers and bezel are titanium, while the bezel ring is steel. In addition, you’re getting a gloriously sophisticated array of finishes that guarantees these watches sing in the light.
Tech Specs
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Dual Time ‘Everest’ (Reference: 7910V/000T-B922)
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, second timezone, day/night indicator at nine, date
Case and dial: Titanium and stainless steel, 41 mm diameter, 12.8 mm thick, Bezel, crown, pusher guards and pushers in titanium, bezel-ring in stainless steel, water resistant to 150M. Grey-blue grained dial, 18K applied gold hands and hour markers, orange details.
Strap: Grey Cordura® fabric with Orange stitching, featuring a black nubuck leather lining. Delivered with a second strap in grey rubber
Price and availability: Limited edition of 150 pieces, USD 31,300
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph ‘Everest’ (Reference: 5510-000T-B923)
Functions: Hours, minutes, small-seconds at nine, chronograph, date
Case and dial: Titanium and stainless steel, 42.5 mm diameter, 13.7 mm thick, Bezel, crown, pusher guards and pushers in titanium, bezel-ring in stainless steel, water resistant to 150M. Grey-blue grained dial, 18K applied gold hands and hour markers, orange details.
Strap: Grey Cordura® fabric with Orange stitching, featuring a black nubuck leather lining. Delivered with a second strap in grey rubber
Price and availability: Limited edition of 150 pieces, USD 37,000