When Vacheron Constantin unveils a new Overseas, it is always as much about the brand’s legacy of haute horlogerie as it is about its philosophy of refined travel and versatility. The Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin now appears in two fresh and carefully developed guises: one clad entirely in the warmth of pink gold, dial to moon disc, the other in the restrained richness of white gold paired with a deep burgundy lacquer dial. These are not mere variations in colour, but nuanced reinterpretations of one of the most elegant sports-luxury watches on the market, crafted around a movement and case that continue to push the boundaries of thinness, practicality, and style.
From monochrome poetry to saturated richness
The pink gold model seeks harmony in tone-on-tone precision, its sunburst satin-finished surface echoing the warmth of the 5N gold case and bracelet. Yet Vacheron Constantin has resisted monotony by inserting subtle punctuations of blue—seen both on the minute track and on the lume accents of the hands and indexes. This chromatic dialogue allows the dial to escape opulence and instead achieve a certain cultivated sophistication. The moon phase disc follows the same golden expression, an opalescence that reinforces cohesion without slipping into ostentation.
In contrast, the white gold version introduces a dial of saturated depth: a burgundy lacquer surface, treated with a sunburst satin finish that, under changing light, travels between ruby vibrancy and deepened wine shades. The drama of this dial is balanced by snailed calendar sub‑registers and the contrasting shimmer of white gold hands and hour markers. The burgundy moon phase disc completes a closed composition that enriches the experience not only visually but emotionally—a studied balance of restraint and flair, designed to accompany the wearer through both formal encounters and moments of expressive individuality.
The ultra-thin engine of enduring sophistication
At the heart of these watches lies the Manufacture Calibre 1120 QP/1, a movement that speaks to the maison’s unique mastery of ultra-thin engineering. At a mere 4.05 mm in thickness, this calibre integrates a perpetual calendar with day, date, month, leap year and a moon phase indication without compromise in legibility or balance. Beating at 19,800 vibrations per hour and delivering approximately 40 hours of autonomy, the calibre is engineered as a self-winding mechanism with a distinctive 22K gold oscillating weight. True to the Overseas spirit, this oscillating mass is decorated with a compass rose, conjuring both the romance of exploration and the technical assurance of fine watchmaking.
Beyond its functionality—the certainty of remaining accurate until the year 2100 without any adjustment—the 1120 QP/1 reveals itself through its finishing. Traditional Côtes de Genève sweep across its bridges, contrasting with straight-graining and precise chamfering on every edge. Circular graining, applied even to hidden components, underscores the maison’s philosophy that no detail should escape refinement. With 276 finely tuned components and 36 jewels, the calibre is as much a miniature sculpture as it is a demonstration of technical exactitude.
Architecture of elegance and endurance
Both watches share the same architectural foundation: a 41.5 mm case measuring just 8.1 mm in thickness. Such slenderness in a sports watch equipped with a perpetual calendar is remarkable in itself, yet Vacheron Constantin layers it with utility. The soft iron casing ring ensures anti-magnetic resistance, while the water-resistance—tested to 5 bar—secures real-world adaptability. The Overseas design DNA is proudly present in the Maltese cross‑inspired bezel, a motif softened by alternating satin brushing and polished angles. The integrated bracelet, with its half Maltese cross links, maintains the consistency of form while ensuring ergonomics and comfort on the wrist.
For adaptability, both references are accompanied by two additional rubber straps. The pink gold watch offers blue and white, creating two distinct expressions: one discreetly sporty, the other playful and contemporary. The white gold model receives a burgundy strap, matching its dial, and a white one, aligning with the crystalline restraint of the case material. Each strap is quickly interchangeable thanks to the Overseas system, echoing the travel ethos of the collection: a watch prepared to be transformed with the ease of a moment, shifting seamlessly from refinement to sportive character.
Vacheron Constantin and the pursuit of possibility
Two hundred and seventy years since its birth in Geneva, Vacheron Constantin continues to embody the spirit engendered by François Constantin’s words in 1819: “Do better if possible, and that is always possible.” These two new Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin references are not novelties merely for the sake of variety, but evolutionary gestures within the larger lineage of fine watchmaking, blending artistic sensibility with technological achievement. They appeal to the connoisseur who values a watch not only as an object of precision, but as a cultural companion—at home in the world, yet grounded in the centuries-old savoir-faire of Geneva.
The dichotomy between warm monochrome pink gold and the quiet boldness of burgundy on white gold crystallises the maison’s approach: versatility without compromise, travel not only across space but through styles, and technical ambition married to poetic beauty. Both models stand as enduring companions for the modern voyager who recognises that true luxury arises when complexity and elegance coexist in perfect equilibrium.
