Vacheron Constantin Elevates the Overseas With Two Fully Diamond‑Set Timepieces
Offered in white gold and pink gold variants.
Summary
- Vacheron Constantin unveiled its first fully gem-set 35 mm Overseas High Jewelry Collection
- Each piece features 1,430 diamonds using invisible and snow-setting techniques
- Powered by Caliber 1088/1, the watches are available in a range fo strap options
Vacheron Constantin has introduced a new chapter for its signature sports-elegant line with the Overseas Self-Winding High Jewelry collection. Marking the first fully gem-set models for the 35 mm Overseas series, these timepieces are available in 18k white gold and 18k 5N pink gold. The collection reflects a modern evolution in watchmaking where the traditional boundaries between formal high jewelry and relaxed, sporty aesthetics are increasingly blurred, resulting in a versatile design that transcends outdated categories.
The defining characteristic of these models is the extraordinary level of gem-setting, featuring a total of 1,430 diamonds weighing approximately 12.58 carats. The craftsmanship combines several demanding techniques, including an invisible setting on the bezel where 60 baguette-cut diamonds are slotted into a hidden gold rail framework to appear as if they are floating. The dial and 18k gold bracelet utilize a snow-setting technique, where 314 and 884 brilliant-cut diamonds, respectively, are meticulously placed in varying diameters to cover the gold base almost entirely, mimicking the sparkle of sunlight on a field of snowflakes.
Technical precision matches the aesthetic brilliance, as each watch is powered by the Manufacture caliber 1088/1, a self-winding movement with a 40-hour power reserve. This 144-component movement is visible through a sapphire crystal caseback and features a 22k gold rotor adorned with the collection’s emblematic compass rose.
True to the Overseas spirit of versatility, the watches feature a self-interchangeable strap system. Each model is delivered with a diamond-set gold bracelet along with two additional straps: one in white rubber and another in either brilliant blue or fuchsia alligator leather, all secured by an interchangeable diamond-set pin buckle. For more information regarding the timepieces’ availability and prices, head over to Vacheron Constantin’s official website or physical boutiques.
