Thirty years on, the Overseas goes to sea in blue. Vacheron Constantin is marking the anniversary of its sports collection with a 200-piece perpetual calendar in white gold and an azure dial.
At a glance
- Reference: 4300V/220G-H119.
- Case: 18k white gold, 41.5mm by 8.1mm, water-resistant to 50m.
- Movement: self-winding Calibre 1120 QP/1, Geneva Seal, about 40 hours of power reserve.
- Edition: limited to 200 pieces.
- Price: about $132,000 / CHF 120,000 / £119,000 at the time of writing.
What is the new Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin?
It is a special edition of the Overseas perpetual calendar, reference 4300V/220G-H119, in an 18k white gold case of 41.5mm and just 8.1mm thick with an azure blue dial, Monochrome reports. It comes on a white gold bracelet with Vacheron Constantin’s quick-change system, plus a white rubber strap and a denim-blue rubber strap.
Inside is the self-winding Calibre 1120 QP/1: 276 components, 2.75Hz, around 40 hours of power reserve and just 4.05mm thick, bearing the Geneva Seal, according to WatchTime. As with any true perpetual calendar, it will not need date correction until 2100. WatchPro notes a 22k gold rotor.
How much does the Overseas Perpetual Calendar 30th anniversary cost?
At the time of writing, the reported price is about $132,000 in the United States, per WatchTime; CHF 120,000 in Switzerland, per Monochrome; and £119,000 in the UK, per WatchPro. It is limited to 200 pieces and sold through Vacheron Constantin boutiques and authorized retailers.
A calendar that will not need correcting until 2100, in a case barely thicker than a coin stack.
A history of the Vacheron Constantin Overseas
Vacheron Constantin, founded in Geneva in 1755, first entered the luxury sports-watch field in 1977 with the steel 222. The Overseas followed in 1996, introducing the Maltese-cross-inspired bezel that still defines it. The collection was reinvented in 2016 with its interchangeable strap and bracelet system, and the ultra-thin perpetual calendar has since become one of its most coveted complications. This anniversary piece pairs that complication with a deep blue dial that nods to the collection’s travelling spirit. Explore the full range on the Vacheron Constantin Overseas collection page.
For the Buyer
- Where to buy: Vacheron Constantin boutiques and authorized retailers; with 200 pieces, expect allocations to go to established clients first.
- Price: about $132,000 / CHF 120,000 / £119,000 at retail, at the time of writing.
- What drives value: limited numbering, the Geneva Seal, precious-metal bracelet and complete box and papers with all three straps.
- Ownership tip: perpetual calendars are best kept wound or on a winder; setting one after it stops is fiddly and best left to a service center.
Frequently asked questions
How many Overseas Perpetual Calendar 30th anniversary watches are made?
Two hundred pieces, according to Monochrome.
What movement is inside?
The self-winding Calibre 1120 QP/1, a 4.05mm-thick perpetual calendar movement with the Geneva Seal.
Is the Vacheron Overseas a good investment?
Limited, precious-metal Overseas references are sought after, but resale values move with the market and are never guaranteed, and past prices don’t predict future value; buy it because you want to wear it.
Sources: Monochrome · WatchTime · WatchPro · Vacheron Constantin
