The Gentleman Magazine Issue 6 | December 2017 | Page 15

Technicality meets practicality in the new Overseas dual Practical and adaptable
The traveller-dedicated Overseas dual time watch flaunts a
distinctive design epitomising Fine Watchmaking dedicated to
user friendliness. A six-sided bezel inspired by the emblematic
Maltese cross; in-house movements designed for smooth and
easy handling; an oscillating weight adorned with a wind rose,
interchangeable bracelet/straps: Overseas embodies a modern
lifestyle resolutely open to the wider world. This Overseas
dual time timekeeper joins the adventure equipped with
the eponymous function representing a complication much
favoured by globetrotters. This easily adjustable dual time caliber is housed in a 41 mm-
diameter stainless steel case water-resistant to 150 metres
and featuring a design that highlights the Overseas signature
features. A bezel evoking Vacheron Constantin’s famous
Maltese cross emblem; a translucent lacquered dial with facetted
and luminescent gold hands and hour-markers; a double
graduation bearing the minutes and seconds scales; a 22 carats
gold oscillating weight adorned with a wind rose; and of course
the three interchangeable bracelet/straps enabling tool-free
fitting: the new Overseas dual time watch continues a tradition
of elegant, relaxed watches designed to offer their owners a
combination of comfort and user friendliness. Presented on a
stainless steel bracelet with half Maltese cross-shaped polished
and satin- brushed links, complete with a comfort-adjustment
system, the Overseas dual time is delivered with two additional
straps matching the shade of the dial: in blue alligator leather
or rubber, equipped with an equally interchangeable stainless
steel folding clasp.
time model equipped with an in- house movement enabling
simultaneous reading of two timezones governed by
particularly user-friendly handling and enhanced by three
interchangeable bracelet/straps in steel, leather or rubber.
The travel function
The Overseas dual time model is designed to ensure reliable,
pleasant and elegant wear in every circumstances. Its new
mechanical self-winding movement, Vacheron Constantin
Caliber 5110 DT, stems from several years of development and
enables simultaneous reading of the two timezones by means
of coaxial hands. The hours hand indicates the local timezone
corresponding to the user’s current location, while the hand
tipped with a triangular arrow shows the time in a reference
timezone, generally known as “home time”. A 12-hour display,
adjustable via the crown in both directions (position 1: local
time, independent jumping adjustment; position 2: home time,
dragging adjustment of both timezones and minutes), along
with a day/night indication set to home time, and a pointer-
type date display, adjusted and secured via a screw-lock
pusher at 4 o’clock and synchronised with local time. This 234-
component movement oscillates at a frequency of 4 Hz and has
a comfortable 60-hour power reserve thanks to its twin barrel
that also ensures its regularity
This Overseas dual time model is available in three versions:
• Stainless steel case, blue dial
• Stainless steel case, silver-toned dial
• 18K 5N pink gold case, silver-toned dial
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