To mark the 30th anniversary of the Overseas collection, Vacheron Constantin unveils a new interpretation of the Overseas Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar. Limited to just 200 pieces, this edition pairs a white gold case with an unprecedented azure blue dial for the first time in the line.
A Tribute to 30 Years of the Spirit of Travel
Originally launched in 1996 as the direct heir to the iconic 222 from 1977 and the Chronomètre Royal from 1975, the Overseas collection has defined the Geneva Manufacture’s sporty-chic style. Following a major aesthetic redesign in 2004 and the arrival of the third generation in 2016 —which introduced fluid lines and an interchangeable strap system— this new model reaffirms the line’s adventurous spirit with a light, sophisticated color palette.
New Azure Blue Dial: A Touch of Escape
The visual highlight of this piece is its lacquered finish in a fresh azure blue hue. Unlike the deep blue introduced in 2016, this iteration is lighter, less saturated, and reacts dynamically to changing ambient light.
- Depth and Contrast: The lacquered dial houses the moon phase disc at 6 o’clock featuring an 18K white gold moon, while the calendar sub-dials offer a balanced layout designed for optimal legibility.
- White Gold Accents: The applied hour-markers and main hour and minute hands are crafted in 18K white gold and filled with blue Super-LumiNova.
Calibre 1120 QP/1: High-Precision Miniaturization
Housed inside an 18K white gold case measuring 41.5 mm in diameter with a profile of just 8.1 mm sits the in-house Calibre 1120 QP/1. This ultra-thin self-winding mechanical movement packs 276 components into a record thickness of merely 4.05 mm.
The mechanism automatically adjusts for 28-, 30-, and 31-day months as well as leap year cycles. Following the rules of the Gregorian calendar, the complication requires no manual correction until February 28, 2100.
- Haute Horlogerie Finishes: Visible through the sapphire crystal caseback is decorative hand-finishing certified by the Poinçon de Genève (Hallmark of Geneva), including Côtes de Genève, beveling, circular graining, and satin brushing.
- Themed Oscillating Weight: The 22K gold rotor is engraved with a compass rose, the signature emblem of the collection.
Versatility and Tool-Free Interchangeability
True to the Overseas family signature, the watch comes with three strap options that can be easily swapped without tools:
- An integrated 18K white gold bracelet with satin-brushed and polished links shaping half Maltese crosses, equipped with a triple-blade folding clasp and comfort-adjustment system.
- A second strap in textured white rubber.
- A third strap in textured denim blue rubber. Both rubber straps feature an interchangeable 18K white gold pin buckle.
⚙️ Technical Summary
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar Azure Dial
18K white gold case (41.5 mm x 8.1 mm), lacquered azure blue dial, and ultra-thin Calibre 1120 QP/1 (4.05 mm thick) bearing the Hallmark of Geneva. Limited edition of 200 pieces with a gold bracelet and two additional interchangeable rubber straps.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Technical Specification |
|---|---|
| Reference | 4300V/220G-H119 (Limited Edition of 200 pieces) |
| Case | 18K white gold, 41.5 mm diameter, 8.1 mm thickness |
| Water Resistance | 5 bar (approx. 50 meters) |
| Dial | Lacquered azure blue; 18K white gold moon phase disc and hour-markers; blue Super-LumiNova® |
| Movement | In-house self-winding Calibre 1120 QP/1 (276 components, 36 jewels) |
| Movement Thickness | 4.05 mm |
| Frequency / Power Reserve | 19,800 vph (2.75 Hz) / approx. 40 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, perpetual calendar (date, day, month, leap year cycle), moon phases |
| Certification | Hallmark of Geneva (Poinçon de Genève) |
| Bracelet / Straps | 18K white gold bracelet + 2 additional rubber straps (white and denim blue) with an 18K white gold pin buckle |
💬 Editorial Note
Ultra-Thin Mastery Dressed in Luminous Blue
Celebrating three decades of the Overseas with the iconic architecture of Calibre 1120 QP/1 is a masterclass in watchmaking authority. The pairing of cool white gold with the fresh azure blue dial provides a relaxed yet contemporary luminosity, stepping away from traditional restraint without losing a single drop of elegance.
